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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
SAT 15 AUG
Summer Send-Off: A Youth Music Showcase
Eli Pafumi
indie folkalternative rockblues rock
Healing Force of the Universe
Sounds of LA County - The Red Pears
The Red Pears
surf rockindie rockgrunge
William Steinmetz Park
80s MUSIC FESTIVAL
Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, The Cured
new wavepoprock
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
Firing All Cylinders
Twenty 2 Salute, My Last Goodbye, Firing All Cylinders, Rain Brings Weather, Slanderus
post-hardcoremetalhardcore
The Parish Room
Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines
Franklin Jonas, The Byzantines
indie popalternative rockindie rock
The Moroccan Lounge
INTO ACTION / NO INTEREST / GLITTER GHOST / HEARTWRENCH
Into Action, No Interest, Glitter Ghost, Heartwrench
punkhardcoreindie rock
Transplants Brewing Company
Slumber Party Double Feature: X + Pearl
X
soundtrackelectronicexperimental
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
She Screams Fest
MyVeronica, my stuffed rabbit, Sounds Like Sunday, Parting Gift, Checkpoint Charlie, Illusory
shoegazescreamoindie rock
The Glass House Concert Hall
Mario Di Sandro
Mario Di Sandro
rockalternative rockamericana
The Viper Room
PLAY FAIR
Play Fair
rockalternative rockindie rock
The Viper Room
John-Robert
John-Robert
popindie popindie
Gold Diggers Bar
Interpol
Interpol
indie rockpost punkalternative rock
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Johanna Samuels "Sorry Kid" Record Release Show
Johanna Samuels, Zelma Stone, Small Shake, Max Goldblatt
indie popfolkindie rock
Zebulon
Man Man, American Tomahawk
Man Man, American Tomahawk
philly indieindie rockamericana
The Echo
Sounding Arrow, Gary Jules, Breezers
Gary Jules, Sounding Arrow, Breezers
acoustic rockindie folkalternative rock
Healing Force of the Universe
Chevy Metal + The Alive + The Anti Groupies
The Anti Groupies, Chevy Metal, The Alive
hard rockPunk Rockgarage rock
Alex's Bar
RABBIT HOLE RELEASE SHOW
The Cecilias, Amaranth
rockindie rockalternative rock
Bar Lubitsch
Wayward Sons
Wayward Sons
rockclassic rockhard rock
The Venice West
Couch Dog
Couch Dog, The Sols
ccmmexican indieindie rock
Troubadour
Plosivs
PLOSIVS
post-hardcoreindie rockalternative rock
The Roxy Theatre
Alex Amen with Grass
Alex Amen, Grass
psychedelic folkindie rockfolk rock
Lodge Room
SLEEP TOKEN ON REPEAT LA
alternative metalpost-metalprogressive metal
The Compound by Dirt Dog
Sign of The Raven, Honeywreck, LeRêv
LeRêv, HONEYWRECK, Sign of The Raven
alternative rockindie rockgrunge
The Mint
THE STROKES, ARCTIC MONKEYS AND CAGE THE ELEPHANT LIVE TRIBUTES BY VELZY
Velzy
indie rockalternative rockrock
Bricks Restaurant & Sports Bar
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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