alternative country
sub-genre of country music
297 artists in the catalog.
Guides for alternative country artists
Top alternative country albums
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James McMurtry
folk music, pop rock
Kelly Hogan
folk music
John Moreland
Americana
Patterson Hood
Dylan LeBlanc
Jay Farrar
Laura Gibson
Lydia Loveless
Jason Molina
indie rock, lo-fi music
Chuck Prophet
Beachwood Sparks
psychedelic pop
The Bottle Rockets
Black Francis
alternative rock, indie rock
Lilium
Shook Twins
blues, folk music
Elliott Brood
About alternative country
What is alternative country?
sub-genre of country music
Where should I start with alternative country?
Start with "Hot Sun Cool Shroud" by Wilco. It captures what makes alternative country worth exploring.
What are the best alternative country albums?
The alternative country albums worth hearing first: "Hot Sun Cool Shroud" by Wilco, "Light of the Stable" by Emmylou Harris, "Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert" by Emmylou Harris, "At the Ryman" by Emmylou Harris and "Love Stuff" by Elle King.
How many alternative country artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 297 alternative country artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
