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A subreddit dedicated to Alternative Rock of yesteryear & the new blood of today.

A reddit for the discussion of all things modern alternative rock. Indie music is welcome!

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Rules of r/altrock

No images or memes of any sort as a submission.

We're not here to nitpick about genres too much: if it sounds like rock, it is. However if it is blatantly metal, punk, etc. it should be posted into its correct subreddit.

If you are submitting your own music, please add a [PROMO] tag.

Use a [Band] - [Songtitle] format for submissions. Anything else may be removed!


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5/23 Foster the People - Torches Listen Along!

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Mall.Dad - Mall.Dad 3 Full Album (Glam/Hard Rock)

Hey all! Mall.Dad just released our album Mall.Dad 3! We hope you enjoy it!

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2024/11/05
00:12 UTC

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I wanna be your dog cover

Check out Zbat's version of "I wanna be your dog"
Would love to hear your thoughts – especially from anyone who loves that classic riff!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80T-dG8G5JY

https://linktr.ee/zbat

About the track:

This riff is legendary. One of the best ever written, timeless, raw, and still hits hard as ever. I felt called to cover it for a few reasons, one of them a bit petty, to be honest...

A while back, I watched a band cover this track… and let’s just say, it had zero attitude. It fell flat, like they’d somehow managed to bury Ron Asheton’s legacy a second time. It got under my skin, and I couldn’t shake it until I decided to make my own version. One that feels real and unapologetic.

I’m not claiming it’s perfect, but it’s honest, with all the intention this song deserves. If you don’t like it, show me a better one and kick my ass.

Socials:
Facebook.com/zbattheband
Instagram: u/zbat_theband
TikTok: u/zbat_theband

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2024/11/01
11:18 UTC

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Southwest Witches - Salute the Desolution

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2024/10/31
10:45 UTC

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"Bleed" Music Video

My band Kensett recently put out a music video for our new single "bleed". I did a lot of the visuals for it, and am really happy with how it turned out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSxHx6NUqVs link for those interested in watching!

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2024/10/29
13:10 UTC

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Pickap.art - Ghosts aren’t scary

Happy Halloween :)

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2024/10/26
15:22 UTC

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1980s Midwest altrock band ID

Hope someone might be able to help me find a band.

Years ago I read an article about underground garagey/altrock bands in the midwest in the 80s. It talked about this band that were really good but never made it. Chicago is in my head but I think not from the city, more regional (plus I might be wrong). They apparently toured heaps, like, non-stop. At the time I listened to some stuff of theirs that was on youtube (but not with any account I use these days, so no history to search). It WAS really good. But then I forgot the name of the band. It WASN'T the Replacements. I think the article even made comparisons to them, like, they could have been like these guys, but instead they are far more obscure, kind of thing. I feel like they had a similar name (i.e., a "The Xs").

Any ideas?

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2024/10/25
22:13 UTC

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Glimmer - So Numb

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2024/10/24
10:09 UTC

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Dosser - Caught In A Web/Learn To Breathe

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2024/10/24
09:02 UTC

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FEAR OF MARKO [Hyperpop Grunge Rock]

Combining FEAR OF MARKO’s compelling songwriting with rock/hip hop producer Jonjo Yano’s experimental take on 00's nostalgia. ‘Mood Ring’ lands as FEAR OF MARKO’s latest and most fully realised single to date.

Mood Ring showcases FEAR OF MARKO’s knack for infectious pop songwriting along with all the garishly gritty storytelling he has become known for.

https://preview.redd.it/ag29js6jcewd1.jpg?width=827&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95e2ea5f162cd76de4d1dab4fbfbbaf93fd0f23c

Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/0TLBzmoLNh4nprWwUUnn0f?si=64651809a80f41db

Visual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0vTP5kJUN0

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2024/10/22
23:59 UTC

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Cade Crider - 17 (2024)

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2024/10/22
14:10 UTC

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HOLLOW SUNS @ ONA FES 2024

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2024/10/22
14:01 UTC

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[NEW RELEASE] Red Dakota - The Formula

Hey guys, my band just put out this new single. Would love if you'd give it a listen! All feedback, thoughts, etc. welcome. This is our first release as a full band.

We're a 5-piece indie rock group from Athens, GA.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1C7rMj3iqyO3RvNlVe3HXJ?si=OVVWO2TURZqz2e_6U2T87A&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A34yMdWd9iEuFOCLAeh9dwp

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2024/10/20
13:18 UTC

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Woman Her Age - A Jethro Tull inspired rock and roll WARNING to all the young men :P

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2024/10/18
23:43 UTC

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Cade Crider- 17

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2024/10/18
18:34 UTC

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Discography Rabbit Hole Dinosaur Jr. : Bug (1988)

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2024/10/18
15:12 UTC

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Split Chain - I Don’t Wanna Be Me

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2024/10/17
13:07 UTC

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Dosser - Learned to Breathe [FFO: Shiner, Jawbox, Shudder to Think]

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2024/10/17
07:48 UTC

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Is this music a alt rock song?

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2024/10/14
13:17 UTC

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Traumefødt Debut EP

https://linktr.ee/traumefodt

The Oslo-based indierock band "Traumefødt" recently released their self-titled debut EP, with a great reception so far. Their music is energetic and emotionally driven. With a playful sound that incorporates both soft, melodious and naked feelings - along with walls of guitars the band plays on nostalgia and stretches the music beyond the edge of the stage and pull their audience into their atmospheric musical world.
Inspired by both pop/punk, rock and indie drawing lines from music such as Paramore, Kråkesølv, Mew, Arctic Monkeys, Kaizers this is an experience you don't want to miss out on.

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2024/10/13
13:36 UTC

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DIY music video got us shortlisted by Exclaim! Magazine.

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2024/10/12
05:16 UTC

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SALIVA - YOSHIZAWA

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2024/10/11
10:56 UTC

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My Everything

There is a song I cannot find and it's killing me. It's post 2000 and before 2015. The lyrics are something like: I need to know I need to feel I need to find something real I want to laugh I want to smile and fall head over heels.

And the chorus is something like: Love I want to fall in love... Something something something. Time I want to pass the time I want to make you mine, and you could be my everything.

I can't find it anywhere and I totally forgot about it until today! Please help

3 Comments
2024/10/10
20:44 UTC

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Cade Crider- Into The Pit

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2024/10/10
19:46 UTC

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Mall.Dad - Riot Grrrl (Hard Rock/Glam Rock)

Hey all - This is the latest single from Mall.Dad, we hope you enjoy it!

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2024/10/10
04:28 UTC

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