Episode 1: Alt & Indie Rocks!
Alternative Rock, and Indie Rocks!
Discussing alternative and indie rock, we pick a handful of stand-out artists in these two subgenres to review. Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tommy Newport, Franz Ferdinand, The Neighbourhood, CRX, and Foo Fighters. This un-scripted, 20-minute first episode mixes comedy, reflection, and analysis as we delve into these two prominent subgenres of rock music. What distinguishes alternative rock from indie rock? What separates alternative and indie rock from just being rock? This episode explores what has separated these artists from each other and allowed them to fall into their own unique, famous sub-categories. From quick analysis into the music style, to researching the band members and understanding their defining rhythm, we tear back the silver lining of each band and artist to fully understand their sound. In each subgenre, all three hosts pick out one artist to put on the spotlight. We transition into discussion, insight, and critical analysis on the subject. Revealing interesting facts, trivia, underground artists, solo projects, tour dates, and album leaks; this episode reaches deep into the rise of rock music. This episode sees the emotional and nostalgic response rock music evokes, as we reminisce on the music in these subgenres that have followed us since birth. Rock music has a way of defining an era, and the evolution of alternative and indie rock define more than just moments; it has defined our entire lives. Join us for this exciting first episode as we each share our enthusiasm towards music to give each genre its own important and critical moment.
