Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins: Dream Architects of Ethereal Sound Cocteau Twins. The Origin of a Sonic Dreamscape Formed in Grangemouth, Scotland, in […]
Alternative Rock
Alternative Rock
Alternative Rock represents rebellion, creativity, and authenticity — the sound of artists who challenged the mainstream. Emerging in the 1980s and exploding in the 1990s, the genre blended the raw energy of punk with introspective songwriting and experimental textures. Bands like R.E.M., The Smiths, Nirvana, and Radiohead defined its early spirit, while acts such as Foo Fighters, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Arctic Monkeys carried it into the modern era.
At MuratsJukebox.com, we celebrate the evolution of Alternative Rock through deep dives into its most influential albums, iconic artists, and hidden gems. From grunge and Britpop to indie and post-punk revival, our goal is to keep the pulse of alternative music alive — one story at a time.
Alternative Rock
Audioslave
Audioslave: The Soul of Grunge Meets the Fire of Rage Audioslave. I. Formation and Origins Formed: 2001Origin: Los Angeles, California,
Alternative Rock
Alphaville
Alphaville: Dreamers of the Synth-Pop Age Alphaville. I. Formation and Early Background Formed: 1982Origin: Münster, GermanyOriginal name: Forever Young (briefly),
Alternative Rock, Hard Rock
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick: Power Pop Kings with a Rock ’n’ Roll Bite Cheap Trick. I. Formation and Early Identity Cheap Trick
Alternative Rock
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins: Dreamscapes of Rage and Beauty The Smashing Pumpkins. Formation and Early Years The Smashing Pumpkins were formed
Alternative Rock
The Cure
The Cure: Masters of Melancholy, Melody, and Modern Romance The Cure. I. Formation and Early Years The Cure was formed
Alternative Rock
The Cranberries
The Cranberries: Ireland’s Melancholic Voice of the ’90s The Cranberries. I. Formation and Early Days The Cranberries formed in Limerick,
Alternative Rock
The Police
The Police: New Wave Icons with Sting’s Signature Sting The Police. Formation and Origins The Police were formed in London
Alternative Rock
Sting
Sting: From Punk-Reggae Frontman to Sophisticated Solo Virtuoso Sting. Early Life and Origins Sting, born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner on
Alternative Rock
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains: The Grunge Band with a Metal Heart Alice in Chains. I. Origins and Formation Alice in Chains
Alternative Rock
Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller Band: From Psychedelic Blues to Hit-Making Power Pop Steve Miller Band. Formation and Early Years The Steve Miller