Modern rock

: For Mod music, see Mod (lifestyle).

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Modern rock is a phrase commonly used by radio stations to describe rock music styles that are commonly found on mainstream radio stations. More specifically, it is usually used to describe a "radio-friendly" variation of alternative rock. Many rock radio stations now refer to their format as modern rock.

Related Topics:
Radio station - Rock music - Alternative rock - Format

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Modern rock is considered by some to be a separate style of alternative rock. Many fans of alternative and indie rock criticize modern rock as being too homogenized, and merely a poor imitation of the original styles. Some indie rock fans also criticize alternative rock as being no different from modern rock, and consider both to be imitations; however, alternative rock is seen as having once been the same as indie rock, unlike modern rock, which is considered to be a product of radio airplay. Still, despite such criticisms, modern rock continues to be one of the dominant forms of rock music on mainstream radio stations.

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As alternative rock's popularity in the mainstream declined, heavy metal, nu-metal, rap metal, and other commercially successful forms of rock music also became labeled as modern rock.

Related Topics:
Heavy metal - Nu-metal - Rap metal

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