Alternative is a name for a music genre that really covers a lot of real estate, because at the end of the day its really difficult to classify certain performers and bands into just one category. Alternative music runs the gamut from Beck and Blink 182 to The Black Keys and Vampire Weekend. Alternative music bands have become mainstream and are playing on festival lineups right next to Pop artists and Hip Hop stars. If you have any trouble finding the artist you need, then just plug their name into the search bar at the top of the page.