Alternative Rock Concerts & Live Shows in London
Alternative rock emerged from the 1980s independent music underground, rooted in the DIY ethics of punk rock and post-punk while rejecting the commercialism of mainstream hair metal. Find upcoming Alternative Rock concerts in London below.
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Upcoming Alternative Rock Events · London
THU 16 JUL
American Pie Emo Night with The Thomas Nicholas Band
Thomas Nicholas Band
NCP
Mich Dulce and Her Midnight Callers, NCP, The outers
Nova Varnrable + Aloisius, Raisa K & Restless Taxis
Raisa K, Restless Taxis, aloisius, Nova Varnrable, Eniolu
False Futures + TV for Cats
False Futures, TV for Cats
Karigar Collective and Polymancer
Polymancer, Karigar Collective
The Others Open Mic
Deb Never
Deb Never
Absolutely Anytime
Absolutely Anytime
Palace
Palace
Glimmer + Narcolepsy
narcolepsy, Glimmer
Splitting Edges
Splitting Edges
Sisters of Hysteria + Moxie Dolls + I, Doris
MOXIE DOLLS, Sisters of Hysteria, I, Doris
Warhaus
Warhaus
What Are We Now, Bullmaera, KAYE
KAYE, What are we Now, Bullmaera
Half Star, Wrender, Alcohol Wounds
Wrender, Alcohol Wounds, Half Star
Abbie McCarthy's Good Karma Club
Leonie Biney, Gianna, Moloney
Superintendent
Superintendent, Gama Re, Aleph Null
Fan Girl
Fan Girl
Raw Milk Conspiracy
Raw Milk Conspiracy, PRiCK, The Kenneth Anger Project
Big Dork Summer: Daydreamers
Daydreamers, Scout
Intimate Recording Session with ILĀ, Guy Sigsworth & Mantawoman
Guy Sigsworth, ILA, Mantawoman
ZOMBIE NATION 2x ALTERNATIVE FLOOR CLUB
Box Fresh - Thorns
Thorns
Alex Comaish, Nicola Lowry, G. and Ayal
Alex Comaish, nicola lowry, G., Ayal
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, high-energy sound.
About Alternative Rock
Alternative rock emerged from the 1980s independent music underground, rooted in the DIY ethics of punk rock and post-punk while rejecting the commercialism of mainstream hair metal. The genre is primarily defined by a guitar-driven sound featuring distorted electric guitars, expressive basslines, and traditional drum kits, though it frequently incorporates synthesizers and unconventional song structures. Tempos typically range from moderate to fast, supporting moods that fluctuate between angst-ridden introspection and aggressive non-conformity. As a broad semantic category, it serves as a bridge between underground indie scenes and the commercial mainstream, influencing diverse sub-genres like grunge, britpop, and shoegaze through its emphasis on authenticity and sonic experimentation.
Also known as: Alt-rock, Alt rock
Alternative Rock events in London - FAQ
- What is Alternative Rock music?
- Alternative rock emerged from the 1980s independent music underground, rooted in the DIY ethics of punk rock and post-punk while rejecting the commercialism of mainstream hair metal. The genre is primarily defined by a guitar-driven sound featuring distorted electric guitars, expressive basslines, and traditional drum kits, though it frequently incorporates synthesizers and unconventional song structures. Tempos typically range from moderate to fast, supporting moods that fluctuate between angst…
- What Alternative Rock events are in London?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Alternative Rock events in London - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Alternative Rock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Alternative Rock music?
- Alternative Rock music scores high on organicness (80%), vocality (80%), energy (70%), and lower on danceability (40%), valence (40%). These qualities shape the typical Alternative Rock sound at live events and club nights.
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