Genre Research

Before we could choose our genre, we needed to do some field research about exisiting genres that would appeal to our working style.

• Alternative Rock - Emerged in the late 1980's and became more popular in the 1990's. Alternative rock is a mixture of many subgenres that had flared up at the time, including Britpop, Grunge, Gothic Rock, Punk Rock and Indie pop; but also used as a nickname for the underground artists of the 1980's. Very few actually became mainstream, others kept with independant record labels, but in more recent years Alternative Rock has become a lot more popular. Alternative rock bands include: Biffy Clyro, lostprophets, Madina Lake, MUSE, Nirvana, and The Offspring
  
  
• Emo - Originated in the 1980's Washington D.C hardcore punk movement; Emo music is often known for being extremely emotional, with very confessional lyrics, being nicknamed 'emotional hardcore' and 'emocore'. Contraversy lies with the genre that it supposedly promoted the suicide and self-harming of a teenage girl in 2008. Emo artists include: 30 Seconds to Mars, Mayday Parade, The Spill Canvas and The Used
  
  
• Grunge - Also known as 'Seattle Sound', emerged during the mid 1980's and booming in the 1990's; inspired by hardcore Punk, heavy Metal, and Indie rock. Recognizable traits include the use of heavily distorted guitars, contrasting song dynamics and apathetic or angst filled lyrics. Grunge artists include: Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Hole