35 Best Alternative Rock Blogs and Websites in 2025
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1. Alternative Press
Blog https://www.altpress.com/ + Follow Blog
A leader in alternative culture news covering everything from new music releases to exclusive artist merchandise. Alternative Press is an American music magazine based in Cleveland, Ohio.
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2. Diffuser
Blog https://diffuser.fm/category/news/ + Follow Blog
Diffuser provide Alternative and indie rock music news. Chronicling the past, present and future of alternative music.
Email ****@diffuser.fm
Facebook Followers 67.3KInstagram Followers 6.3K Domain Authority 65 Read Now Get Email Contact
3. Alternative Nation
Blog https://www.alternativenation.net/ + Follow Blog
Alternative Nation provide news on guitar based alternative rock bands that don't suck from the 90's onwards.
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Facebook Followers 194.4KTwitter Followers 22.1K Domain Authority 66 Read Now Get Email Contact
4. Rock Sound
Blog https://rocksound.tv/news + Follow Blog
Magazine brings you the latest rock, metal, pop-punk and metalcore music news and reviews, music videos and pictures. They are are the real alternative. has consistently been first to cover the best new bands (as well as the biggest ones) in the alternative world.MORE Email ****@rocksound.tv
Facebook Followers 684.1KTwitter Followers 400.9KInstagram Followers 251.7K Domain Authority 78 Read Now Get Email Contact
5. Louder Than War Blog
Blog https://louderthanwar.com/blogs/ + Follow Blog
Louder Than War is one of the UK's fastest-growing and award-winning music and culture websites. Louder Than War is a music and counter-culture website and record label that brings you all the latest music latest rock, punk, metal, and alternative music news, album and gig reviews, news and interviews as well as covering counter-culture film, TV, and art.MORE Email ****@louderthanwar.com
Facebook Followers 46.9KTwitter Followers 40.7KInstagram Followers 13.9K Since Sep 2010 Domain Authority 67 Read Now Get Email Contact
6. Stereofox
Blog https://www.soulofeverle.com/category/blog/ + Follow Blog
Stereofox is a music blog which helps you discover new indie, alternative and electronic music. Listen, add to favourites and share with friends.
Email ****@stereofox.com
Facebook Followers 9.9KTwitter Followers 8.8K Domain Authority 28 Read Now Get Email Contact
7. Magnet Magazine
Blog https://magnetmagazine.com/ + Follow Blog
Real Music Alternatives. Since 1993, MAGNET has published a print magazine, available by subscription and in bookstores and record stores worldwide. MAGNET has covered independent music through artist profiles, critical reviews, in-depth features and bold photography.MORE Email ****@magnetmagazine.com
Facebook Followers 16.6KTwitter Followers 19.4KInstagram Followers 12.6K Domain Authority 61 Read Now Get Email Contact
8. Stereo Stickman
Blog https://stereostickman.com/genre/alternative/ + Follow Blog
Stereo Stickman is an independent music community & online magazine offering the utmost professional, in depth representation for musicians, producers & bands who work hard at their craft. Follow Stereo Stickman to check out some of the latest Alternative bands & artists they've covered recently from around the globe.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 3.5KTwitter Followers 33.3KInstagram Followers 5.3K Domain Authority 40 Read Now Get Email Contact
9. A&R Factory
Blog https://www.anrfactory.com/tag/alternative/ + Follow Blog
Artist and Repertoire (A&R) blog features upcoming unsigned bands and buzz artists from around the world. Their readership includes independent and major labels, publishers, management companies, radio station, PR and sync companies from across the world who use our website as a resource to discover and sign acts.MORE Email ****@anrfactory.com
Facebook Followers 16.3KTwitter Followers 16.3K Domain Authority 36 Read Now Get Email Contact
10. Audio Ink Radio
Blog https://audioinkradio.com/ + Follow Blog
Audio Ink Radio is the forefront of new music. Rock, metal and alternative music news, interviews, features, song reviews, photos, and more.
Email ****@audioinkradio.com
Facebook Followers 15.2KTwitter Followers 6.6K Domain Authority 50 Read Now Get Email Contact
11. The Alternative
Blog https://www.getalternative.com/category/music/ + Follow Blog
The Alternative was created to be the music site that we wanted to exist. A site with impeccable taste, quality content, and intelligent stances on important issues. The Alternative pledges itself to providing you (our readers) with only the best music and art.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 6.2KTwitter Followers 24.4K Domain Authority 41 Read Now Get Email Contact
12. Soundsphere magazine
Blog https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/ + Follow Blog
An online and print guide to alternative music (rock, goth, metal, electronic, indie) and culture for the North of England and worldwide. They champion alternative music in the North of England and feature bands, artists and culture on a local, national and international level.MORE Email ****@soundspheremag.com
Facebook Followers 21.9KTwitter Followers 6.4KInstagram Followers 9K Domain Authority 39 Read Now Get Email Contact
13. THOUGHTS WORDS ACTION
Blog https://thoughtswordsaction.com/category/news/ + Follow Blog
THOUGHTS WORDS ACTION is a music review blog dedicated to the punk rock genre and related subgenres. Follow along as they dive into the latest releases and album premieres, and review and rank rock albums by your favorite bands. Discover more interesting resources on Punk Rock through their blog.MORE Email ****@thoughtswordsaction.com
Facebook Followers 4.4KTwitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 6.9K Domain Authority 26 Read Now Get Email Contact
14. Turtle Tempo
Blog https://turtletempo.co.uk/ + Follow Blog
A London-based music blog that cares about new music. We are committed to giving talented indie & alternative music artists the recognition they deserve.
Email ****@turtletempo.co.uk
Facebook Followers 1.5KTwitter Followers 8.3KInstagram Followers 3.7K Since Apr 2016 Domain Authority 23 Read Now Get Email Contact
15. BlackPlastic.co.uk
Blog https://www.blackplastic.co.uk/ + Follow Blog
BlackPlastic.co.uk is an alternative music blog focused on sharing the best electronic music. It is an alternative music blog focusing on reviews of new album and EP releases.
Facebook Followers 547Twitter Followers 1.8K Domain Authority 33 Read Now Get Email Contact
16. Spectral Nights
Blog https://spectralnights.com/ + Follow Blog
Spectral Nights is a place where we get to wax lyrical about bands we like, gigs we've been to, and anything else that takes our fancy - from album reviews to new music videos and the occasional interview, festival review and band playlist.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 641Twitter Followers 2.3K Domain Authority 20 Read Now Get Email Contact
17. AltCorner
Blog https://altcorner.com/reviews/ + Follow Blog
The corner of the internet for all your alternative and underground music needs. Featuring the latest: news, reviews, interviews, band profiles, and more!
Facebook Followers 3.3KTwitter Followers 3.5KInstagram Followers 1.7K Domain Authority 30 Read Now Get Email Contact
18. Indie is not a genre
Blog https://www.indieisnotagenre.com/ + Follow Blog
Indie is not a genre is an independent music blog that covers new Indie albums, reviews, interviews and concert livestreams. We are an independent source for new music from the UK, Australia, Canada and beyond.MORE Email ****@indieisnotagenre.com
Facebook Followers 3.2KTwitter Followers 3KInstagram Followers 1.8K Domain Authority 35 Read Now Get Email Contact
19. Neon Filler Blog
Blog http://www.neonfiller.com/wordpress/ + Follow Blog
Neon Filler was created in 2009 by Joe Lepper and Dorian Rogers. Since then it has grown to include articles by our wonderful bunch of contributors, regular Top 10 features and in 2011 we published our Top 100 Indie and Alternative Albums list. Indie Music UK is the home of indie and alt music website.MORE Email ****@newsandfeatures.co.uk
Facebook Followers 871Twitter Followers 2.1K Since Sep 2010 Domain Authority 25 Read Now Get Email Contact
20. Fashion Grunge
Blog https://fashiongrunge.com/category/music/ + Follow Blog
In 2008 Lauren was living in New York City and with the birth of the blog culture she felt there was a void in the resurgence and appreciation of the visuals behind the grunge and alternative rock of the '90s. What first began as a blog, 7 years later has become a platform for emerging artists, designers, and an exploration of many creative passions.MORE Email ****@fashiongrunge.com
Facebook Followers 106.9KTwitter Followers 1.5KInstagram Followers 30.7K Domain Authority 42 Read Now Get Email Contact
21. Hardcore Punk Rock Blog
Blog https://punxinsolidarity.wordpress.com/catego.. + Follow Blog
Hardcore Punk Rock Blog shares hardcore music, podcasts, interviews, news and reviews.Punx In Solidarity has extensive knowledge of the punk rock underground. We are a committed and dedicated group of passionate punk rock music fans that enjoy the hardcore lifestyle.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 1.3K Domain Authority 19 Read Now Get Email Contact
22. Doubtful Sounds
Blog https://doubtfulsounds.net/ + Follow Blog
Doubtful Sounds is dedicated to bringing you the best news, reviews, interviews and associated ephemera from the wide world of music. From indie and americana to electronica, experimental and metal - we aim to keep you informed across a range of genres.MORE Email ****@iprimus.com.au
Facebook Followers 1.9KInstagram Followers 1K Domain Authority 30 Read Now Get Email Contact
23. East of 8th Music
Blog https://eastof8th.com/ + Follow Blog
East of 8th covers all things in the indie and alternative music scene. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, this site features album and concert reviews, music festival coverage, music news, and curated playlists. Susan, a self-described life-long band nerd and strong advocate for proper grammar, began her musical adventures at age 9 at a piano keyboard. She named this blog East of 8th because she loves independent and alternative rock, and is lucky enough to live just a few minutes east of its southern soul.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 2.5KTwitter Followers 1.5KInstagram Followers 1.2K Domain Authority 20 Read Now Get Email Contact
24. Alternative Reality
Blog https://alternativealbumsblog.wordpress.com/ + Follow Blog
Alternative Reality is an Alternative music blog, featuring alternative music reviews & discussion, 90's Albums Revisits, History of Rock, Holiday Music Playlists, and Special Editions.
Since Nov 2015 Domain Authority 3 Read Now Get Email Contact
25. Alternative Friday
Blog https://alternativefriday.com/ + Follow Blog
Alternative Friday, which has grown into a music blog that champions talented new and independent musicians, and which covers an eclectic array of genres.
Email ****@alexlipinski.co.uk
Facebook Followers 10.1KTwitter Followers 2KInstagram Followers 2.1K Domain Authority 10 Read Now Get Email Contact
26. Overblown
Blog https://overblown.co.uk/ + Follow Blog
Overblown Webzine is a UK and Ireland based alternative music website funded by readers, with a focus on community and our readers. Overblown is all about subterreanean music. Whether it is post punk, shoegaze, sludge metal, or noise rock they want to bring these alternative music genres to the fore.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 7.1KTwitter Followers 4.4K Domain Authority 43 Read Now Get Email Contact
27. Indie Music Filter
Blog https://indiemusicfilter.com/ + Follow Blog
Toronto-based music blog finding the best new music in the feeds. To the point track features, videos, quick reviews and streaming playlists.
Facebook Followers 7.9KTwitter Followers 18.2K Since Jan 2006 Domain Authority 40 Read Now Get Email Contact
28. Indie Underground
Blog http://indieunderground.ca/ + Follow Blog
Indie Underground is the creative enterprise of Aaron McMillan and the Indie Underground Contributors. Discover share and support up-and-coming and current indie / alternative musicians, developing scenes.MORE Facebook Followers 4.2KTwitter Followers 3.5K Domain Authority 28 Read Now Get Email Contact
29. Alt77
Blog https://alt77.com/ + Follow Blog
Alt77 was created by Eduard Banulescu as a way of honoring his most loyal companion, alternative music. Eduard is a writer and musician. As a singer and guitarist, he has been involved in the alternative music world for many years. He's recorded albums, EPs, and singles as a solo performer, to as a member of a band. The goal of Alt77.com has always been that of reporting on alternative music, classic or modern, through analysis, reviews, interviews.MORE Email ****@alt77.com
Facebook Followers 1.4KTwitter Followers 675Instagram Followers 1.3K Domain Authority 25 Read Now Get Email Contact
30. RottenYoungEarth
Blog http://rottenyoungearth.blogspot.com/ + Follow Blog
An alternative music blog. Find and explore new bands and their submissions on this blog.
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.2K Domain Authority 18 Read Now Get Email Contact
31. Immersed in cool music
Blog https://immersedincoolmusic.com/category/alte.. + Follow Blog
Carrie likes to explore all music genres, but mostly Alternative/Indie rock. Her music blog (www.immersedincoolmusic.com) started out as a wild, 31 day challenge of listening and finding music that connects her head and her heart. She have followers all over the world and she have shared talented bands that you may never have heard before.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1KTwitter Followers 484Instagram Followers 661 Domain Authority 8 Read Now Get Email Contact
32. Record Crates United
Blog https://recordcratesunited.com/category/alter.. + Follow Blog
Record Crates United is a home for wayward music. Artists and sounds from the past and present that may already have or at least deserve to have a cult following will have their time here. No matter if the artist is from a major label or self-releasing music from their apartment, everything can be reviewed here.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1 Domain Authority 22 Read Now Get Email Contact
33. mffm's Alternative Rock Music
Blog https://mffmbs.blogspot.com/ + Follow Blog
mffm is a Alternative Rock music channel, melodic, vocal Rock: Modern Rock, Post-Grunge, Alternative Metal, Christian Rock, Indie Rock, Vocal Rock & Ballads.
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34. Holly Melissa Music
Blog https://hollymelissamusic.wordpress.com/ + Follow Blog
A collection of Alternative Music articles, reviews, interviews, and shorter, more frequent blog-style posts. Holly Melissa reviews and recommends albums, records, books, and documentaries, all relating to alternative music. New and old are mixed in harmoniously because she believes good music never ages.MORE Domain Authority 1 Read Now Get Email Contact
Alternative Music Bloggers
| Blogger Name | Designation | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | LinkedIn Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilana Kaplan | Former Senior Editor | altpress.com | @lanikaps | 20.7K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanikaps | |
| Tim Stegall | Journalist | altpress.com | @timnapalm | 1.5K | ||
| Allison Rapp | Author | diffuser.fm/category/news | @allisonrapp22 | 1.7K | ||
| Tim Karan | Senior Editor | diffuser.fm/category/news | @timkaran | 1.3K | ||
| Brett W. Buchanan | Owner & Editor In Chief | alternativenation.net | ||||
| Mike Mazzarone | Contributor | alternativenation.net | ||||
| David Bronstein | Contributor | alternativenation.net | ||||
| Jack Rogers | Acting Digital Content Manager | rocksound.tv/news | @jackmrog | 1K | ||
| Rob Sayce | Contributor | rocksound.tv/news | ||||
| Phil Newall | Associate Editor | louderthanwar.com/blogs | ||||
| Melanie Smith | Live Reviews | louderthanwar.com/blogs | @mudkissphotos | 1.7K | ||
| Nigel Carr | Editor | louderthanwar.com/blogs | @nigelcarruk | 10.5K | ||
| Irina Shtreis | News Editor | louderthanwar.com/blogs | @irinashtreis | 39 | ||
| Nasko | Senior Writer | soulofeverle.com/category/blog | @atanas_kutsev | 102 | ||
| Axian | Author | soulofeverle.com/category/blog | @axian94 | 2.3K | ||
| Eric T. Miller | Editor And Advertising Manager | magnetmagazine.com | @magnetmagazine | 19.4K | ||
| Amelia Vandergast | Author | anrfactory.com/tag/alternative | @anrfactory | 16.6K | ||
| Anne Erickson | Managing Editor | audioinkradio.com | ||||
| Charles Ken | Senior Staff Writer | audioinkradio.com | ||||
| Cat Badra | Senior Staff Writer | audioinkradio.com | ||||
| Scarlett Hunter | Staff Writer | audioinkradio.com | @stt_mx | 232 | ||
| Kevin Toby | Contributor | audioinkradio.com | ||||
| Paula Chestnut | Contributor | audioinkradio.com | ||||
| Henderson Cole | Managing Editor | getalternative.com/category/music | @hendoslice | 2.6K | ||
| Amanda Starling | Web Development Editor | getalternative.com/category/music | @starlingaj | 1.5K | ||
| Michael Brooks | Editor | getalternative.com/category/music | @nomichaelbrooks | 2.2K | ||
| Zac Djamoos | Weekly Roundup Editor | getalternative.com/category/music | @gr8whitebison | 1.4K | ||
| Adam Russell | Author | blackplastic.co.uk | @blackplastic | 1.8K | ||
| Joe Lepper | Author & Journalist | neonfiller.com/wordpress | @news_features | 153 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-lepper-86b3952a/ | |
| Dorian Rogers | Author | neonfiller.com/wordpress | @dorianrogers | 239 | ||
| Lauren M Brown | Editor & Founder | fashiongrunge.com/category/music | @fashiongrunge | 1.4K | ||
| George Maifair | Author | eastof8th.com | @georgemaifair | 1.1K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmaifair/ | |
| Susan Hamilton | Founder And Author | eastof8th.com | @susannotsarah | 466 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanhamilton216/ | |
| Jim | Author | alternativefriday.com | @bigjimcambo | 1.9K | ||
| Chris Budd | Editor | indiemusicfilter.com | @indiemusicfiltr | 18.7K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbudd/ | |
| Lior Phillips | Author | indiemusicfilter.com | @liorphillips | 2K | ||
| Joel C. High | Author | indiemusicfilter.com | @cre8ve_ctrl | 6.9K | ||
| Heather Gardner | Author | indiemusicfilter.com | @heatheradamo | 4.6K | ||
| Eduard Banulescu | Author | alt77.com | @alt77com | 561 | ||
| Carrie | Author | immersedincoolmusic.com/category/alternative-indie-music | @immersedincoolm | 507 | ||
| Neville Hardman | Content Editor | altpress.com | @neville_hardman | 701 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/neville-hardman-510205132 | |
| Alessandro DeCaro | Editorial Writer | altpress.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-decaro-25358a136 | |||
| Taylor Linzinmeir | Author | altpress.com | @taylorlinz | 320 | ||
| Simon Lucas-Hughes | Author | turtletempo.co.uk | ||||
| Chris Bound | Author | turtletempo.co.uk | ||||
| James Gui | Contributor | altpress.com | ||||
| Rendy Jones | Contributor | altpress.com | ||||
| Jeremy Price | Contributor | altpress.com | ||||
| Alex Brzezicka | Contributor | altpress.com | ||||
| Ali Shutler | Contributor | altpress.com |