Lorde: who’s the queen of alternative??
Billie: are you dense? it’s lana del rey chile... always has been always will be, she birthed everyone other alternative girl if you think otherwise then keep saying it maybe you’ll convince hope
Billie: are you dense? it’s lana del rey chile... always has been always will be, she birthed everyone other alternative girl if you think otherwise then keep saying it maybe you’ll convince hope
by Lipster 206 September 13, 2020
Get the Queen of Alternative mug.An umbrella term used to describe a style of music that emerged in the late 80's and early 90's. Alternative Rock is usually characterized by bands who have a "do-it-yourself" or non-conformist attitude; hence "alternative".
It originated with the jangle pop guitar sounds of R.E.M. and the loud/soft dynamic of the Pixies and gained popularity when Nirvana brought it into the mainstream with their album Nevermind. Ironically, it became probably the most popular music of the time period, which was a paradox of sorts in itself -- although purposely anti-mainstream and "against the norm", it became commonplace for people to conform to non-conformity.
Today, the term is often thrown around by people who don't really understand what it means and think that it can be applied to any band of their choosing. This is not true -- for a band to be truly Alternative, they have to follow the Alternative mindset; that is, they must either perform in a style of Alternative Rock already established (see Grunge or Britpop) or be avant-garde and completely throw what it considered usual or average out the window.
The name is often wrongly associated with "Modern Rock". This is wrong because whereas Alternative Rock is a genre and follows a specific style, Modern Rock is a radio format and simply refers recent bands.
Note: discrepancies with categorizing bands as "Alternative Rock" come from the fact that most Alternative bands fit easily into an Alternative Rock subgenre (Nirvana - Grunge, Modest Mouse - Indie) and can be classified as either the subgenre or "Alternative Rock" in general; if a band covers more than one style instead of sticking to one in particular, they are usually just called "Alternative Rock".
It originated with the jangle pop guitar sounds of R.E.M. and the loud/soft dynamic of the Pixies and gained popularity when Nirvana brought it into the mainstream with their album Nevermind. Ironically, it became probably the most popular music of the time period, which was a paradox of sorts in itself -- although purposely anti-mainstream and "against the norm", it became commonplace for people to conform to non-conformity.
Today, the term is often thrown around by people who don't really understand what it means and think that it can be applied to any band of their choosing. This is not true -- for a band to be truly Alternative, they have to follow the Alternative mindset; that is, they must either perform in a style of Alternative Rock already established (see Grunge or Britpop) or be avant-garde and completely throw what it considered usual or average out the window.
The name is often wrongly associated with "Modern Rock". This is wrong because whereas Alternative Rock is a genre and follows a specific style, Modern Rock is a radio format and simply refers recent bands.
Note: discrepancies with categorizing bands as "Alternative Rock" come from the fact that most Alternative bands fit easily into an Alternative Rock subgenre (Nirvana - Grunge, Modest Mouse - Indie) and can be classified as either the subgenre or "Alternative Rock" in general; if a band covers more than one style instead of sticking to one in particular, they are usually just called "Alternative Rock".
It was ironic that Alternative Rock became as popular as it did, considering its entire purpose was to be the opposite of what everyone wanted to hear.
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This is not even up for debate. Her impact in the music industry is unmatched. Billie Eilish, Melanie Martinez, Halsey, and other copycats desperately want to be her.
This is not even up for debate. Her impact in the music industry is unmatched. Billie Eilish, Melanie Martinez, Halsey, and other copycats desperately want to be her.
“I’m listening to Ultraviolence by the queen of alternative.”
“The queen of alternative was robbed at the 2020 Grammys! Norman Fucking Rockwell is the album of the decade!”
“The queen of alternative was robbed at the 2020 Grammys! Norman Fucking Rockwell is the album of the decade!”
by littleharlottt September 12, 2020
Get the Queen of Alternative mug.What you call a lie when you are so afraid of accepting the truth that you call blatant lies "facts". Also known as complete and utter bullshit.
Tom was not aware that there was not a child pedophile ring taking place in a non-existent basement, he was using alternative facts.
by Beardman01 January 22, 2017
Get the Alternative facts mug.When someone, specifically the leaders of the United States, tell a flat out lie to convince their supporters of how great they are, but don't want to admit that they are actually total fuck ups and have no idea what they are doing.
A way of phasing a lie that everyone knows to be untrue.
A way of phasing a lie that everyone knows to be untrue.
(In regards to the size of Trump's innaguration) Kelly Anne Conway. "Sean Spicer, our press secretary gave... alternative facts to that."
Normal People. "I hate how all Trump does is lie and speak false hoods."
Trump supporters. "He isn't lying, he is just using alternative facts."
Normal People. "I hate how all Trump does is lie and speak false hoods."
Trump supporters. "He isn't lying, he is just using alternative facts."
by Brian2002 January 22, 2017
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