#altrock — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #altrock, aggregated by home.social.
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The Strokes – Falling Out of Love
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The Strokes – Falling Out of Love
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R.E.M. – Lifes Rich Pageant (1986, US)
Continuing our journey through the epic Fedi-sourced catalogue of must-hear albums, our next spotlight is on number 126 on The List, submitted by rothko. Released on this day 40 years ago, this was R.E.M.’s fourth studio album, and their first to go gold. With lyrics touching on political activism, environmentalism, and the evils of colonialism, genocide, and political oppression, these songs have barely aged a day. The album's only flaw, in fact, might be the missing apostrophe in the album title.
Want to read more? See the full spotlight/recipe on the Fediverse at @1001otheralbums.com or on the blog: https://1001otheralbums.com/2026/07/28/r-e-m-lifes-rich-pageant-1986-us/
Want to skip straight to the music? Here's a Songlink: https://album.link/i/1440850580
Happy listening!
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Today's music:
The Cranberries - Uncertain
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Today's music:
The Cranberries - Uncertain
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Toy Matinee
#ToyMatinee #altrock #progrock #sherylcrow #julianlennon #kevingilbert #90srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #davidgilmour #julianlennon They debuted on July 28, 1990 ... and then they were gone. I was part of the Toy Matinee cult and they remain in the my mix all these years later. Though not a massive chart-topper, the album became a cult classic among audiophiles, musicians and prog-pop fans for its pristine production, sharp lyrics and…
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Toy Matinee
#ToyMatinee #altrock #progrock #sherylcrow #julianlennon #kevingilbert #90srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #davidgilmour #julianlennon They debuted on July 28, 1990 ... and then they were gone. I was part of the Toy Matinee cult and they remain in the my mix all these years later. Though not a massive chart-topper, the album became a cult classic among audiophiles, musicians and prog-pop fans for its pristine production, sharp lyrics and…
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Gordon
#barenakedladies #BLN #Gordon #90srock #90smusic #altrock #collegerock #folkrock #comedyrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky The debut album so big it had to have two album covers ... Released July 28, 1992. "Two covers of this album were released. The original Sire Records cover features all five band members in front of a big grey word which spells "Gordon" and has the band name in front of a red and blue ball with a stripe on it (a reference to…
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Gordon
#barenakedladies #BLN #Gordon #90srock #90smusic #altrock #collegerock #folkrock #comedyrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky The debut album so big it had to have two album covers ... Released July 28, 1992. "Two covers of this album were released. The original Sire Records cover features all five band members in front of a big grey word which spells "Gordon" and has the band name in front of a red and blue ball with a stripe on it (a reference to…
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R.E.M. – Lifes Rich Pageant (1986, US)
Our next spotlight is on number 126 on The List, submitted by rothko.
Released on this day 40 years ago, this was R.E.M.’s fourth studio album. Recorded at John (fka Cougar) Mellencamp’s studio and with Mellencamp’s producer, Don Gehman, in order to give the album a different, more accessible sound than the previous ones, Lifes Rich Pageant was the band’s first album to go gold. Though written in the days of Ronald Reagan’s second term, with lyrics touching on political activism, environmentalism, and the evils of colonialism, genocide, and political oppression, these songs have barely aged a day. Imho, anything Michael Stipe has ever touched is gold, and the only flaw I can find in this album is the missing apostrophe in the album title.
We are concerned, we are hope despite the times.
– “These Days”Btw, if you’re like me and didn’t know the closing track “Superman” was a cover, make sure to check out the original on the lone s/t album of Texan sunshine pop band The Clique, released in 1969.
#1980s #altRock #heartlandRock #janglePop #music #REM -
R.E.M. – Lifes Rich Pageant (1986, US)
Our next spotlight is on number 126 on The List, submitted by rothko.
Released on this day 40 years ago, this was R.E.M.’s fourth studio album. Recorded at John (fka Cougar) Mellencamp’s studio and with Mellencamp’s producer, Don Gehman, in order to give the album a different, more accessible sound than the previous ones, Lifes Rich Pageant was the band’s first album to go gold. Though written in the days of Ronald Reagan’s second term, with lyrics touching on political activism, environmentalism, and the evils of colonialism, genocide, and political oppression, these songs have barely aged a day. Imho, anything Michael Stipe has ever touched is gold, and the only flaw I can find in this album is the missing apostrophe in the album title.
We are concerned, we are hope despite the times.
– “These Days”Btw, if you’re like me and didn’t know the closing track “Superman” was a cover, make sure to check out the original on the lone s/t album of Texan sunshine pop band The Clique, released in 1969.
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In My Tribe
#10000maniacs #80smusic #altrock #folkrock #inmytribe #michaelstipe #nataliemerchant #peterasher #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic 10,000 Maniacs release their 3rd on July 27, 1987. It's produced by Peter Asher and sold over 3M copies. "What's The Matter Here" and "Like The Weather" were both major college radio and mainstream rock radio hits and drove the maniacs the summer of '87.
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In My Tribe
#10000maniacs #80smusic #altrock #folkrock #inmytribe #michaelstipe #nataliemerchant #peterasher #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic 10,000 Maniacs release their 3rd on July 27, 1987. It's produced by Peter Asher and sold over 3M copies. "What's The Matter Here" and "Like The Weather" were both major college radio and mainstream rock radio hits and drove the maniacs the summer of '87.
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Out of Range
#anidifranco #outofrange #90smusic #90srock #altfolk #altrock #folk #righteousbabe #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky The Rightous Babe's 5th album ... released on July 26, 1994. This is the album where we started to hear that expanded Ani Sound -- long-time collaborator Andy Stochansky is there on drums and guest musicians add some brass and even a damned accordion! Ani's takes on society, politics, politics and more are there. Thank God.
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Out of Range
#anidifranco #outofrange #90smusic #90srock #altfolk #altrock #folk #righteousbabe #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky The Rightous Babe's 5th album ... released on July 26, 1994. This is the album where we started to hear that expanded Ani Sound -- long-time collaborator Andy Stochansky is there on drums and guest musicians add some brass and even a damned accordion! Ani's takes on society, politics, politics and more are there. Thank God.
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Look what turns 25 today …
#cake #comforteagle #altrock #y2krock #funkrock #alternativerock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Released on July 24, 2001 ... Cake's 4th album. It's the band's most successful album on the strength of the single "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" which became an alt-rock anthem -- and the theme song for the TV show Chuck.
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/24/its-all-about-the-cup-holder-armrest/
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Look what turns 25 today …
#cake #comforteagle #altrock #y2krock #funkrock #alternativerock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Released on July 24, 2001 ... Cake's 4th album. It's the band's most successful album on the strength of the single "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" which became an alt-rock anthem -- and the theme song for the TV show Chuck.
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/24/its-all-about-the-cup-holder-armrest/
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Decided to check out Perunggu's YT channel and watched their last upload -- a live playing of their track "Gemilang", which appears to be Malay for "Glorious".
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d8I1X_P0Ow0They're certainly channelling that 90s/2000s alt-rock vibe with the clothing, moves, and overall stage presence. Haven't translated and read the lyrics, but seems they've captured the genre well, along with putting their own Indonesian spin on it.
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Decided to check out Perunggu's YT channel and watched their last upload -- a live playing of their track "Gemilang", which appears to be Malay for "Glorious".
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d8I1X_P0Ow0They're certainly channelling that 90s/2000s alt-rock vibe with the clothing, moves, and overall stage presence. Haven't translated and read the lyrics, but seems they've captured the genre well, along with putting their own Indonesian spin on it.
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Tidal turns 30 …
#fionaapple #tidle #90smusic #altrock #baroquepop #chamberpop #experimentalmusic #jazzfusion #pianorock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic Fiona Apple releases her debut album July 23, 1996 .. one of the best debut albums of all time. For crissakes .. she was only 18 years old and put together this incredible blend of sultry jazz vocals, fiery piano arrangements and some fiercely intimate lyrics. The album went 3-times platinum (3M albums)…
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Tidal turns 30 …
#fionaapple #tidle #90smusic #altrock #baroquepop #chamberpop #experimentalmusic #jazzfusion #pianorock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic Fiona Apple releases her debut album July 23, 1996 .. one of the best debut albums of all time. For crissakes .. she was only 18 years old and put together this incredible blend of sultry jazz vocals, fiery piano arrangements and some fiercely intimate lyrics. The album went 3-times platinum (3M albums)…
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Chris
#chriscornell #birthday #soundgarden #audioslave #90smusic #postgrunge #altrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky b. July 20. 1964 Best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for Soundgarden and Audioslave, his four octave range, emotion and lyrics of a poet cemented him as a cornerstone of the 90's grunge movement and rock.
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Chris
#chriscornell #birthday #soundgarden #audioslave #90smusic #postgrunge #altrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky b. July 20. 1964 Best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for Soundgarden and Audioslave, his four octave range, emotion and lyrics of a poet cemented him as a cornerstone of the 90's grunge movement and rock.
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The Dizzy Brains
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dizzy-brains-maso-mahita/
The Dizzy Brains is a garage rock band, as there are many around the world, except they are from Madagascar, one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the world.The quartet started their music career 10+ years ago in Antananarivo. Their latest album, Maso Mahita (“the eyes that see”), was released in September 2024. […]
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The Dizzy Brains
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dizzy-brains-maso-mahita/
The Dizzy Brains is a garage rock band, as there are many around the world, except they are from Madagascar, one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the world.The quartet started their music career 10+ years ago in Antananarivo. Their latest album, Maso Mahita (“the eyes that see”), was released in September 2024. […]
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LohArano – Tandroka
https://amf.didiermary.fr/loharano-tandroka/
“Tandroka” is a song by LohArano, from their first EP.Their studio album “Lohamboto” in 2021 mixes (Hard) Rock and Malagasy ternary rhythms.
LohArano affirms their mixed heritage that created their story. It’s a parable of Malagasy’s past, present and future identity told through their bubbling rock fusion combining electric guitars and mystical sounds [...]
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LohArano – Tandroka
https://amf.didiermary.fr/loharano-tandroka/
“Tandroka” is a song by LohArano, from their first EP.Their studio album “Lohamboto” in 2021 mixes (Hard) Rock and Malagasy ternary rhythms.
LohArano affirms their mixed heritage that created their story. It’s a parable of Malagasy’s past, present and future identity told through their bubbling rock fusion combining electric guitars and mystical sounds [...]
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A music break for sanity's sake. #music #altrock #artpop #hiphop #electronic #triphop #world
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A music break for sanity's sake. #music #altrock #artpop #hiphop #electronic #triphop #world
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#Switchblade #Beabadoobee #NewMusic #AltRock
Hot off the presses! 🔥🎵🎶beabadoobee - Switchblade (Official Lyric Video)
Switchblade:
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#Switchblade #Beabadoobee #NewMusic #AltRock
Hot off the presses! 🔥🎵🎶beabadoobee - Switchblade (Official Lyric Video)
Switchblade:
https://youtu.be/EVrjt4pLC6g?is=k3rOOPxQBGZnRJSA -
Ibibio Sound Machine – Tell Me (Doko Mien)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ibibio-sound-machine-tell-me-doko-mien/
Ibibio Sound Machine is an English electronic afro-funk band from London, formed in 2013. Doko Mien is their third album, released in 2019.
Fronted by London-born Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West African funk, disco, and […]
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Ibibio Sound Machine – Tell Me (Doko Mien)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ibibio-sound-machine-tell-me-doko-mien/
Ibibio Sound Machine is an English electronic afro-funk band from London, formed in 2013. Doko Mien is their third album, released in 2019.
Fronted by London-born Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West African funk, disco, and […]
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🫴 Here, have a grimy, grungy song from Welsh band Future of the Left. This song, You Need Satan More Than He Needs You, asks the timeless question "what kind of orgy leaves a sense of deeper love?" ❤️🔥
If you're familiar with the Melvins, you'll notice a familiar style of shouty vocal harmony over chunky guitars during the chorus. Delicious!
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🫴 Here, have a grimy, grungy song from Welsh band Future of the Left. This song, You Need Satan More Than He Needs You, asks the timeless question "what kind of orgy leaves a sense of deeper love?" ❤️🔥
If you're familiar with the Melvins, you'll notice a familiar style of shouty vocal harmony over chunky guitars during the chorus. Delicious!
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Just got my ticket for this year's Riot Fest! 🤘 Get yours at https://www.tixr.com/amp/af9r8a/158068
#Chicago #AlanisMorissette #WilliamShatner #ElvisCostello #PattiSmith #Punk #PunkRock #Rock #RockMusic #AltRock #AlternativeRock #Alternative #90s #90sMusic #90sRock #Music #LiveMusic #Concert #Concerts #MusicFestival #Metal #StarTrek
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Busted Stuff
#davemathewsband #bustedstuff #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternative #altrock #stevelillywhite Released on July 16, 2002, it's the Dave Mathews Band's fifth album and what a story on its inception. In 2000, the band recorded an album with longtime producer Steve Lillywhite. But the label, RCA Records, thought the album was "too dark" and melancholy. Both the label and Dave shelved the record and the band instead teamed up with Glen…
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Busted Stuff
#davemathewsband #bustedstuff #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternative #altrock #stevelillywhite Released on July 16, 2002, it's the Dave Mathews Band's fifth album and what a story on its inception. In 2000, the band recorded an album with longtime producer Steve Lillywhite. But the label, RCA Records, thought the album was "too dark" and melancholy. Both the label and Dave shelved the record and the band instead teamed up with Glen…
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Look what turns 30 today …
#tonic #lemonparade #90srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternative #altrock #indie #indierock Tonic release their monster debut album on July 16, 1996 -- featuring the single, "If You Could Only See," which topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and spent over a year on the Hot 100. To celebrate 20 years, Tonic completely re-recorded the album as Lemon Parade Revisited, stripping the songs down to all-acoustic…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/15/look-what-turns-30-today-6/
