Genres Archive

Rock music emerged as a response to the static, overly manufactured, and corporate nature of popular music in the post-World War II era. Fueled by raw beats and electrifying guitar riffs, rock has enjoyed enduring success for

Alternative music, as the name suggests, offers something different from mainstream genres, stemming from its artistic departure from the norm. Its roots trace back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, emerging from the underground punk rock

The array of metal subgenres available to fans can be overwhelming for newcomers to the genre. Names may seem arbitrary on paper—doom metal? black metal? They might all blend together at first glance. But fear not, you