alt-rocker noun

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Formed in 2023, the alt-rock group consists of Farmiga on lead vocals, Mark Visconti on guitar, Mike Davis on bass, Jason Bowman on drums and Farmiga’s husband, Renn Hawkey (formerly of the alt-metal band Deadsy) on keyboards. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The alt-rock and punk band’s music is featured heavily in the film. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 By channeling those emotions into a creative force — and not shying away from rough-around-the-edges feelings and sounds — the band delivered an impressively raw collection of pure, gritty alt-rock. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025 The all-woman, alt-rock band from Toronto will be joined by Hello Mary and Brennan Wedl. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alt-rock

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alt-rock was in 1982

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“Alt-rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-rock. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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