alternative pop
noun
: pop music that has broad appeal but that is produced by performers who are outside the musical mainstream and that is typically regarded as more original, eclectic, or musically or intellectually challenging than most pop music
called also alt-pop
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The alternative pop star will take a musical detour on Lasso, a new collection due out in September, Del Rey told the audience at Billboard’s pre-Grammy event in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (Jan. 31).
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Lars Brandle, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024
Her music is a fusion of alternative pop with soft and dreamy vocals.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2023
Her music is an amalgamation of R&B, soul, funk, and alternative pop, woven together with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
—Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 24 June 2023
Lana Del Rey ushered in a new type of alternative pop stardom with her 2012 debut album Born to Die — and Billie Eilish was paying attention.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
The song is by Israeli alternative pop artist Noga Erez and was created specifically for Heart of Stone, which debuts Aug. 11 on Netflix.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2023
The Aces, an alternative pop band hailing from Provo, Utah, have known and loved each other for as long as most of them can remember.
—USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
Finally, veteran alternative pop act Sparks’ is set for a best chart position since 1974 with The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 May 2023
With its fast start, Ocean Blvd becomes the U.S. alternative pop singer’s eighth top 10 LP in these parts, and fifth leader following Born To Die (from 2012), Ultraviolence (2014), Honeymoon (2015) and Lust For Life (2017).
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2023
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024
Her music is a fusion of alternative pop with soft and dreamy vocals.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2023
Her music is an amalgamation of R&B, soul, funk, and alternative pop, woven together with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
—Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 24 June 2023
Lana Del Rey ushered in a new type of alternative pop stardom with her 2012 debut album Born to Die — and Billie Eilish was paying attention.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
The song is by Israeli alternative pop artist Noga Erez and was created specifically for Heart of Stone, which debuts Aug. 11 on Netflix.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2023
The Aces, an alternative pop band hailing from Provo, Utah, have known and loved each other for as long as most of them can remember.
—USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
Finally, veteran alternative pop act Sparks’ is set for a best chart position since 1974 with The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 May 2023
With its fast start, Ocean Blvd becomes the U.S. alternative pop singer’s eighth top 10 LP in these parts, and fifth leader following Born To Die (from 2012), Ultraviolence (2014), Honeymoon (2015) and Lust For Life (2017).
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2023
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