How to get into alternative music
alternative music: group of musical genres (mainly of pop and rock music) that deviate from the dominant trend or commonly accepted official models northsound.fm covers 100 alternative music artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into alternative music?
Start with Ellie Goulding's "Higher Than Heaven". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into alternative music.
Who are the best alternative music artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for alternative music include Ellie Goulding, AURORA and Melanie Martinez. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is alternative music?
group of musical genres (mainly of pop and rock music) that deviate from the dominant trend or commonly accepted official models