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Blog rock

Blog rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of indie rock. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Blog rock

Blog rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of indie rock.

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Blog rock (also known as blog indie) is a loosely defined style and era of indie rock that originally emerged from the online musical blogosphere in the mid-to late 2000s. Similarly to other early blog-related music scenes such as bloghouse and blog rap. The term was used to describe bands who garnered attention primarily through music blogs and online spaces, independent of formal music industry structures.

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What is Blog rock?

Blog rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of indie rock.

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