Alternative Nation: The Fediverse's Alternative and Indie Music Community

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Alternative Nation : The Fediverse's largest alternative and indie music community! All things alternative music, from 80s college rock to today's indie and all the amazing alternative music in between. Welcome home, music nerds!

Some of y'all may remember MTV's Alternative Nation or 120 Minutes, awesome programs & incredible ways to discover #music back in the 80s & 90s...

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The Golden Rule: Music taste is subjective so don't be a gatekeeping asshole. There's no "bad music", only music you like or don't like.

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[30 Day Song Challenge: Alternative Nation Edition] Day 19 - An alternative song that, you know, just makes you THINK… (lemmy.world)

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DAY 19 of the 30 Day Song Challenge, alternative music styles!

This one is a thinker…. get it? ha!

Each day I’ll post the challenge and you share some of your favorite alternative & indie songs that meet the challenge!

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[–] AcornCarnage@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The Flaming Lips - Fight Test

While the song is about passivity and needing to stand up when it's appropriate, for me it's a song that helps me keep perspective when dealing with loss.

TW: death

!Starting a bit over 10 years ago, I've lost 2 uncles, a cousin, my grandfather, and just last week, my grandmother. Each time, this is a song that I have found comfort in.!<

In the chorus, the listener is invited to reflect on how they live their life. At the same time, lines about starlight and sunbeams remind us of the greater world and universe out there and maybe our own insignificance.