About Post-grunge
Post-grunge is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock.
Well-known performers associated with it include Avril Lavigne, Chester Bennington, Jared Leto, Courtney Love, Alanis Morissette and Dolores O'Riordan.
From Wikipedia
Post-grunge is a musical offshoot of grunge that has a less abrasive or intense tone than traditional grunge. Originally, the term was used derisively and indicated mid-1990s alternative rock bands such as Bush, Candlebox, Collective Soul, Live, Foo Fighters, and Silverchair, that emulated the original sound of grunge.
In the late 1990s, post-grunge became a more clearly defined style that combined the sound and aesthetic of grunge with more commercially accessible songwriting, rising to prominence that lasted into the 2000s. Bands such as Foo Fighters, Creed, Matchbox Twenty, 3 Doors Down, Puddle of Mudd, Nickelback, Seether, and Staind achieved mainstream success in this second wave. Some bands in this wave also had crossover with the alternative metal and nu metal genres.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Post-grunge.
Key artists
- Avril Lavigne
- Chester Bennington
- Jared Leto
- Courtney Love
- Alanis Morissette
- Dolores O'Riordan
- Tokio Hotel
- Nickelback
- Foo Fighters
- No Doubt
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Post-grunge?
Post-grunge is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock.
Where and when did Post-grunge originate?
Post-grunge originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1990s.
Who are famous Post-grunge artists?
Avril Lavigne, Chester Bennington, Jared Leto, Courtney Love, Alanis Morissette and Dolores O'Riordan.