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Alternative Rock Concerts & Live Shows in New York City
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 New York City below.
Upcoming Alternative Rock Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
Culture Fest
Emily Has Fallen, Four Trips Ahead, DEOSA
alternative rockpop punkemo
TV Eye
Open Waters Sunset Boat Series
Afoxx, Ben Basta, Cutback, Rooble, Arpolique, Alex Krylov, Rel, Peyton Knauf
electronic rockPunk Rocksynthpop
Pier 78 at Hudson River Park
Scott Pilgrim: 360 Movie Experience
We're Not Sex Bob-Omb
alternative rockindie rocksoundtrack
Sounds Of Brazil
Student Benefit Concert
poprockindie
Fort Lee Music Hall
Part Time Trauma
Part Time Trauma, Nihil Admirari, Good Cry
indie rockrockalternative rock
New York City
boysinblush / 4evr / lifehack / JJ Dragon
boysinblush, JJ Dragon, 4evr, lifehack
indieindie rockalternative rock
Trans-Pecos
ZeroZero Presents: Late Guest At The Party • Late Cambrian • Candy & The Kids
Late Cambrian, Candy & the Kids, Late Guest At The Party
power popindie rockalternative rock
Pianos
Cre
Cre
indie rockalternative rockindie
ALPHAVILLE
The Everymen
The Paranoid Style, Leathered, The Everymen
garage rockindie rockpower pop
Union Pool
Go Punk Yourself - A Night of Pop-Punk Classics
pop punkrockpunk
Gramercy Theatre
Eagles Of Death Metal: Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour
Eagles Of Death Metal, Mountain Head
stoner rockgarage rockrock
Warsaw
Blossom / Sledges
Blossom, Sledges, Le Bang, Headlamp
shoegazeelectroclashindie
The Broadway
Evenson
Evenson
indiepopindie rock
Public Records
Live Music Showcase
Envoi, Frank Magnolia, Silvera
indieindie rockalternative rock
House of Nancy
Band Showcase
indie rockrockindie
House of Nancy
Hank Heaven
Hank Heaven
indie rockindie popalternative rock
Church Street Boxing Gym
Boi Polloi
Boi Polloi
indiefolkalternative rock
Pete's Candy Store
Red Vox
Red Vox
indie rockalternative rockindie pop
Music Hall of Williamsburg
SUN 16 AUG
Rock! Away! Summer Fest (Part 4)
rockalternative rockindie rock
The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park
Pregame Rituals // Alester // Silvera // Atrophy Wife
Pregame Rituals, Alester, Silvera, Atrophy Wife
indie rockalternative rockpunk
Gold Sounds Bar
From Parts Unknown: A Porch Couch Series
Porch Couch, Dylan Taganas & The Suitepaler
rockindie rockalternative rock
The Mercury Lounge
PHODUNK
Phodunk
indie rockalternative rockrock
Brooklyn Music Kitchen
Twin Brother
Twin Brother, Dov Beck-Levine
jazz fusionindiealternative rock
Night Club 101
The Vinyl Word: Weezer's Pinkerton
alternative rockpower popindie rock
ALPHAVILLE
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 New York City - 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 New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Alternative Rock events in New York City - 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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