My Top 8 Band Recommendations From The Alternative Rock Scene | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

My Top 8 Band Recommendations From The Alternative Rock Scene

In no particular order.

1130
My Top 8 Band Recommendations From The Alternative Rock Scene
playbuzz

There are many different sorts of bands and an innumerable amount of types of people who can enjoy any combination. These are just eight recommendations from one person in the world of music.


1. MUSE

Muse is one of those bands that everyone hears, but not everyone knows. They are a British rock band formed in 1994 and are still releasing albums today. Some of their more popular songs are "Time Is Running Out," "Uprising," and "Madness."


2. My Chemical Romance

Personally, I am nothing if not an emo at heart, My Chemical Romance was an American rock band that formed in New Jersey back in 2001 and that split in March of 2013. Every kid who went through their emo phase had to have heard their punk rock albums "Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge" and "The Black Parade." Some of their most well-known songs are "Welcome to the Black Parade," "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," "Helena," and "Teenagers."


3. Gerard Way

Gerard Way, previously the lead singer of My Chemical Romance, decided to go solo when the band split. His new music has since taken on a softer, '80s pop vibe. His music was influenced by bands such as The Pixies, who were best known for their song "Where Is My Mind?" You can sample Way's new musical style in songs such as "No Shows" and Brother."


4. Frnkiero and the Cellabration

The founder, previously known for his work in Pencey Prep and My Chemical Romance, decided to create a new band rather than going solo as Gerard Way did. This band has been described as alternative and punk rock. Their style is exhibited in songs such as "Weighted" and "She's the Prettiest Girl at the Party, and She Can Prove It."


5. Nightwish

Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Finland. They formed in 1996 and are still going strong. The band has a beautiful mix of rock and different operatic and classical singing styles. For an example of this exemplary style, listen to their song "Amaranth."


6. Bikini Kill

Bikini Kill was a band created in 1990 that lasted up until 1997. It was a part of the Riot Grrrl genre of music, which was an entire genre of music based off of feminism. Bikini Kill was a perfect example of this interesting genre, which can be experienced in songs like "Rebel Girl" and "Double Dare Ya."


7. Cherri Bomb/Hey Violet

Cherri Bomb was an all-girl alternative rock band formed in 2008. However, the band "ended" in 2013, dropping its all-girl status and returning the following year as Hey Violet with a new male lead guitarist. Cherri Bomb was best known for its song "The Pretender" and Hey Violent's most popular song is "This Is Why."


8. Nirvana

Nirvana, the most well-known of these bands, was created in 1987 and lived until 1994 after lead singer Kurt Cobain committed suicide. Nirvana is often known for its grunge sound, raspy vocals, and controversial topics, exemplified by songs like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Lithium."

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

190113
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

14835
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

457808
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

26598
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments