'90s Indie Rock

As Nirvana and Pearl Jam gained mass acceptance, a new crop of defiantly anti-corporate artists and labels created a parallel rock scene. Whether they were releasing low-fi opuses or reviving the experiments of the electronic avant-garde, these mavericks built a world beyond the mainstream.

Neo-feminist folk-grunge-punk, lo-fi guitar pop, and atmospheric shoe-gazer rock. Back in the '90s, there seemed to be an endless variety of indie rock sounds. Enjoy a fine sampling with another round of 25 esoteric treats.

With indie rock, the further on the fringe you go, the better it gets. The private dreams and idiosyncratic expressions of underground artists are what the genre's fans live for. Travel to the edge with these 25 never-hits (and proud of it).

By the '90s alternative rock had become a breeding ground for future mainstream rock stars. Naturally, a reaction among the hipster set ensued, creating the defiantly anti-corporate indie-rock scene. These tracks immerse you in the swirling tides of indie-rock's initial surge.