Modern alternative rock is a genre that blends elements of rock, pop, and electronic music to create a unique sound that is both catchy and introspective. It often features distorted guitar riffs, heavy drums, and emotive vocals that explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The genre has evolved over time, incorporating new influences and sounds, but remains a popular choice for those seeking a fresh take on rock music.
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Here is a list of modern alternative rock artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the modern alternative rock genre. You can find out what modern alternative rock genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
| # | name | popularity | followers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 7099341 | |
| 2 | 71 | 3243145 | |
| 3 | 75 | 3646423 | |
| 4 | 64 | 1612388 | |
| 5 | 65 | 1163028 | |
| 6 | 69 | 901235 | |
| 7 | 67 | 1554374 | |
| 8 | 72 | 3724294 | |
| 9 | 69 | 2374788 | |
| 10 | 62 | 1393636 | |
| 11 | 84 | 15873566 | |
| 12 | 67 | 1429970 | |
| 13 | 67 | 1252359 | |
| 14 | 63 | 694408 | |
| 15 | 61 | 2064469 | |
| 16 | 72 | 2978970 | |
| 17 | 56 | 481523 | |
| 18 | 70 | 2094893 | |
| 19 | 51 | 246375 | |
| 20 | 65 | 1135737 | |
| 21 | 54 | 634270 | |
| 22 | 60 | 859978 | |
| 23 | 48 | 277237 | |
| 24 | 65 | 1061052 | |
| 25 | 69 | 1148717 | |
| 26 | 55 | 268173 | |
| 27 | 59 | 688618 | |
| 28 | 46 | 332132 | |
| 29 | 53 | 292713 | |
| 30 | 51 | 273609 | |
| 31 | 61 | 1057798 | |
| 32 | 47 | 285610 | |
| 33 | 49 | 205968 | |
| 34 | 57 | 602534 | |
| 35 | 56 | 696743 | |
| 36 | 47 | 150993 | |
| 37 | 57 | 538753 | |
| 38 | 49 | 182398 | |
| 39 | 45 | 200971 | |
| 40 | 51 | 163860 | |
| 41 | 44 | 283261 | |
| 42 | 45 | 188997 | |
| 43 | 45 | 45497 | |
| 44 | 68 | 1415169 | |
| 45 | 71 | 1744230 | |
| 46 | 54 | 352766 | |
| 47 | 52 | 200704 | |
| 48 | 51 | 190194 | |
| 49 | 51 | 254489 | |
| 50 | 63 | 584914 | |
| 51 | 64 | 175401 | |
| 52 | 55 | 279557 | |
| 53 | 62 | 543866 | |
| 54 | 62 | 870053 | |
| 55 | 47 | 50780 | |
| 56 | 61 | 684619 | |
| 57 | 52 | 204041 | |
| 58 | 46 | 121567 | |
| 59 | 53 | 282607 | |
| 60 | 55 | 168118 | |
| 61 | 59 | 379143 | |
| 62 | 43 | 52631 | |
| 63 | 55 | 183127 | |
| 64 | 55 | 192009 | |
| 65 | 49 | 249364 | |
| 66 | 58 | 87402 | |
| 67 | 50 | 209856 | |
| 68 | 59 | 690520 | |
| 69 | 58 | 659382 | |
| 70 | 51 | 232649 | |
| 71 | 41 | 88603 | |
| 72 | 49 | 205121 | |
| 73 | 58 | 22385 | |
| 74 | 58 | 368736 | |
| 75 | 57 | 158883 | |
| 76 | 50 | 202489 | |
| 77 | 52 | 160659 | |
| 78 | 49 | 182613 | |
| 79 | 41 | 56592 | |
| 80 | 53 | 143143 | |
| 81 | 52 | 315484 | |
| 82 | 52 | 127804 | |
| 83 | 44 | 121417 | |
| 84 | 52 | 520910 | |
| 85 | 52 | 256852 | |
| 86 | 41 | 132224 | |
| 87 | 50 | 51248 | |
| 88 | 48 | 112357 | |
| 89 | 49 | 96006 | |
| 90 | 42 | 52617 | |
| 91 | 41 | 150094 | |
| 92 | 41 | 52036 | |
| 93 | 43 | 70232 | |
| 94 | 41 | 31358 | |
| 95 | 42 | 77297 | |
| 96 | 42 | 31700 | |
| 97 | 43 | 36557 | |
| 98 | 43 | 38638 | |
| 99 | 42 | 53353 | |
| 100 | 41 | 21874 |
Enjoy this playlist of popular modern alternative rock music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.
