About Christian alternative rock
Christian alternative rock is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock and Christian rock.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Sixpence None the Richer.
Christian alternative rock has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Christian ska.
From Wikipedia
Christian alternative rock is a form of alternative rock music that is lyrically grounded in a Christian worldview. Some critics have suggested that unlike CCM and older Christian rock, Christian alternative rock generally emphasizes musical style over lyrical content as a defining genre characteristic, though the degree to which the faith appears in the music varies from artist to artist.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Christian alternative rock.
Key artists
- Sixpence None the Richer
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Christian alternative rock?
Christian alternative rock is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock and Christian rock.
Where and when did Christian alternative rock originate?
Christian alternative rock originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Christian alternative rock artists?
Sixpence None the Richer.