Alternative Rock

Alternative Rock is a genre of rock music that is considred outside of the mainstream. It tends to be favored by music enthusiasts as opposed to casual listeners. The term though has been watered down through the years since many bands once labeled as Alternative Rock have entered into the mainstream, such as REM, U2, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. As a result, the label nowadays is not very descriptive and tends to be used with bands that resemble bands that were once considered Alternative whether the band is mainstream or not.