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Alternative Rock Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Alternative Rock Events · Los Angeles
TUE 18 AUG
Sinspira, Half Dreaming, Cielo Drive, Heavywake
Double XP, Half Dreaming, Sinspira, Cielo Drive, Heavywake
shoegazepop punkalternative rock
The Airliner
Torgelson, Nick Crane
Torgelson, Nick Crane
indiefolkindie folk
Oblivion
TRC 065: Stereolab - Dots And Loops
experimental popelectronicpost-rock
Zizou
Dogma Society
DOGMA SOCIETY
alternative rockhip hopindie rock
Constellation Room
Micro Music Festival - Open Mic Night
indierockpop
Hard Rock Cafe
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Grolixes, Daisy Glaze, Bounce House
space rockindie rockalternative rock
The Woodbridge
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B. Crocodile
electronicindieexperimental
Cha Cha Lounge
Jockey Jord
Jockey Jord, Dave Hansen
indierockfolk
The Redwood Bar & Grill
The Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession
slowcoreindie rocksadcore
Pappy & Harriet's
G Flip
G Flip
indie popalternative popsynthpop
The Roxy Theatre
Angine de Poitrine
Angine de Poitrine
math rockexperimental rockindie rock
The Teragram Ballroom
New Wave vs Dark Wave
Hell Fairy, DJ Dunkin' Dave
rockPunk Rockgarage rock
Knucklehead Hollywood
WED 19 AUG
VOICENOTES OPEN MIC
indiefolkrock
Los Angeles
George Children, Paper Jam, Surcarlita, Diners
Diners, George Children, Paper Jam, Surcarlita
indie rockindie popalternative rock
Oblivion
Rocknite
rockalternative rockindie rock
The Airliner
Slippers, Paper Jam, Surcarlita, Judy
Slippers, Paper Jam, Surcarlita, Judy
indie rockgarage rockpunk
Oblivion
The Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession
slowcoreindie rockpost-rock
Gold Diggers Bar
Passion Pit, Arden Jones
Arden Jones, Passion Pit
indieindie popsynthpop
The Bellwether
Sizzy Rocket
Sizzy Rocket
rockalternative rockindie pop
The Echo
Popular Kids Club
Popular Kids Club
indiealternative rockindie rock
Permanent Records Roadhouse
Wenzdaze
indiealternative rockrock
Monty Bar
Flames of Durga, The Ricky Tick & The Burners
Flames Of Durga, The Ricky Tick, The Burners, DJ Guy Keltner
hard rockgrungealternative rock
Monty Bar
Dials-ups
Dials-ups
indierockfolk
TR!P Santa Monica
Will Sheff
Will Sheff
indie rockfolk rockalternative rock
Lodge Room
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, high-energy sound.
energy
70
danceability
40
valence
40
grit
60
organicness
80
commerciality
70
tempo
60
vocality
80
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
Parent genre:Rock
Alternative Rock events in Los Angeles - 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 Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Alternative Rock events in Los Angeles - 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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