Welcome to the Alternative Music WikiProject!

As a new member of this project, you can:

  • Contribute with the improvement of several existing Alternative music articles as well as create others which still do not exist; and
  • Suggest new ideas and discuss relevant topics about the project's line of work at the discussion page.
Adding {{User Wikiproject Alternative Music}} to your user page will insert the userbox on the right, and will automatically list you in Category:WikiProject Alternative music participants.


WesleyDodds (talk · contribs) Project's jack-of-all-trades. All-around helper in all areas of the project. Primarily interested in 1980s alt-rock, grunge, Britpop, shoegaze, and early gothic rock. Expert knowledge of topics relating to Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, and R.E.M., to name a few.
Osbus (talk · contribs)
Maxcap (talk · contribs)
ChrisB (talk · contribs)
Bagel7 (talk · contribs)
BeholdMyPen (talk · contribs) My main interest is Nigerian Alternative music; including (but not limited to) Ayüü, Tay Iwar, Suté Iwar
Folkor (talk · contribs)
St jimmy (talk · contribs)
Phorque (talk · contribs) Looking after Elliott Smith and currently trying to improve Deftones. Happy to help with making music samples or hunting down free images.
Kingfisherswift (talk · contribs)
Xinit (talk · contribs)
Icelandic Hurricane (talk · contribs)
Surachit (talk · contribs)
NSR77 (talk · contribs) Wikipedia's Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Frusciante expert. However; The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana are other artists I know a significant amount about.
Tenaciousd (talk · contribs)
Scrumshus (talk · contribs)
Crestville (talk · contribs)
St.daniel (talk · contribs)
Lbr123 (talk · contribs)
Teemu08 (talk · contribs)
Capt. Mozart (talk · contribs)
T. Moitie (talk · contribs)
ProgressiveAeternus (talk · contribs)
EndlessVince (talk · contribs)
CloudNine (talk · contribs) Mostly contributing to articles related to the Pixies.
Ceoil (talk · contribs) The Fall. I also like bands that sound like Joy Division, and anything lo-fi.
Xobxela (talk · contribs)
Moonchild101 (talk · contribs)
SOADLuver (talk · contribs)
Doktor Who (talk · contribs)
Reaper X (talk · contribs)
Aljohnston (talk · contribs)
Tranquil demon (talk · contribs)
WATP (talk · contribs)
Y_control (talk · contribs)
Dan027 (talk · contribs)
hcethatsme (talk · contribs)
Dsims209 (talk · contribs)
DogNewTricks (talk · contribs)
Godlord2 (talk · contribs)
FerventDove (talk · contribs)
Zouavman Le Zouave (talk · contribs)
Aecis (talk · contribs)
Piper108 (talk · contribs)
Ka5hmir (talk · contribs) I will contribute mainly to articles involving Radiohead. I am also looking to create a Radiohead WikiProject/Task Force - if you're interested, post on my talk page.
Dunne409 (talk · contribs)
Wwwhatsup (talk · contribs)
Pantophobia (talk · contribs)
Habaneroman (talk · contribs)
75pickup (talk · contribs)
Sven_loreburg (talk · contribs)
deatonjr (talk · contribs)
Brandt Luke Zorn (talk · contribs)
giveitallforcheese (talk · contribs)
Chyel (talk · contribs)
theorb (talk · contribs)
Punkromance (talk · contribs)
CattleGirl (talk · contribs)
ColbeagleTheEagle (talk · contribs)
UncleMontezuma (talk · contribs)
Dark Devil (talk · contribs)
Kudasai (talk · contribs)
Sjones23 (talk · contribs)
Triviumchick1990 (talk · contribs)
Burnedthru (talk · contribs)
TommyStardust (talk · contribs)
Grovermj (talk · contribs)
Merzbow (talk · contribs)
Cbing01 (talk · contribs)
Scarps (talk · contribs)
killereditors (talk · contribs)
Xihix (talk · contribs) Trying to get some albums I like to FA status, like Dookie. Already got it to GA in a day.
M2Ys4U (talk · contribs) Muse fan!
Lostvalley (talk · contribs)
Freaky4jesus32 (talk · contribs)
Razorblade666 (talk · contribs)
Grim-Gym (talk · contribs) I'm very picky about which topics I'll commit to, but when I do, you'll notice.
Connorhalsell (talk · contribs) Will focus on grunge bands and related topics (especially Dinosaur Jr)
Giggy (talk · contribs)
Sorchah (talk · contribs)
Tarc (talk · contribs) Grunge. Notable albums/singles have their info fleshed out. Also fair use for images.
Spebi (talk · contribs)
DMG111 (talk · contribs) I could focus on Arcade Fire and other Montreal bands (because I have a fair amount of knowledge about them) but would also like to contribute to other articles.
Cambrant (talk · contribs)
Chickpeaface (talk · contribs)
Thelastfetusdying (talk · contribs)
Pjoef (talk · contribs)
Garden (talk · contribs)
Argezas (talk · contribs) Mainly fousing on industrial rock at the moment, but contributing to other articles as well.
Pbroks13 (talk · contribs)
Paper Back Writer 23 (talk · contribs) My main focus is and always has been working on the Hard-Fi page. Since I have started working it has gone from this, to this. I also enjoy working on the Franz Ferdinand page.
Burningclean (talk · contribs) I am mostly interested in grunge articles, and Alice in Chains is my main focus. I also like collaboration, and would love to work on the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Sceptre (talk · contribs)
IN THE EFFIGY (talk · contribs)
crislee 88 (talk · contribs)
Grrrlriot (talk · contribs)
Red Gown (talk · contribs) Very interested in contributing to late 70's glitter rock, proto-punk, punk, and 'new wave' articles.
Sunil060902 (talk · contribs) I helped Depeche Mode discography achieve Featured List status. Also contributed to other band-related articles
NewMarqueeDayMoonRising (talk · contribs) Interested in helping with spinoffs of alternative music, such alt-country(like Wilco) or alt-punk(Television)
Metalhead of the East (talk · contribs) I like The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Hard-Fi, Kaiser Chiefs, Muse, The Cure, Blur, Pixies, Linkin Park, Supergrass, Arcade Fire, Ash and Radiohead.
SuperNeek (talk · contribs)
Lighthead (talk · contribs)
Arleach (talk · contribs) Interested in Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr, Lou Barlow, Jason Loewenstein, Folk Implosion, etc ... Close friends w/ Lou Barlow so I can find out most any information
Panic!out (talk · contribs) I love Panic at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, The All American Rejects, Boys Like Girls...etc.
N0tverycreative (talk · contribs)
Gallagher2x2 (talk · contribs) The West Coast Anthony Green Authority
guitardude3600 (talk · contribs) real alt music is good
Lunar Jesters (talk · contribs)
kristmace (talk · contribs) Main interest is Pearl Jam. I have done a lot of work on the Stone Gossard article.
TwentiethApril1986 (talk · contribs) My main interest is Supergrass. I have done a lot of work on Supergrass related articles.
JD554 (talk · contribs) Currently working on Echo & the Bunnymen related articles
Thom (talk · contribs)
Sethward (talk · contribs) Contributing to Pixies articles, mostlty.
Fvasconcellos (talk · contribs) Jazz fan, but I still listen to way too much of this project's scope for my own good. Happy to help with copy editing requests and GAN/FAC reviews :)
Alternative_Idiot (talk · contribs) Listener of punk rock,indie rock,and alternative rock. I'm a major Grunge fan, I'm hoping to expand album and band pages.
Arbocalaviv (talk · contribs) I play guitar, and I listen to indie rock such as Death Cab For Cutie and Pop-Punk bands such as All Time Low. I am active in WikiProject:Albums, as well
Carbonrodney (talk · contribs)
Red157 (talk · contribs) Looking after Queens of the Stone Age and all related articles, whether it be similar artists, albums or the like. Also make music samples for articles.
dmodlin71 (talk · contribs)
L0W3R1D3R (talk · contribs) Making awesomeness happen (See Caroline's Spine)
Corythepaperboy (talk · contribs) Watching over Bright Eyes and most other Saddle Creek bands.
Hiram111 (talk · contribs)
Yozzer66 (talk · contribs)
Lugnuts (talk · contribs) Saw the newsletter on a talkpage, and would like to recieve it please!
ThinkBlue (talk · contribs) Big time fan of Coldplay and have been working on Coldplay related songs.
SanePsychotic (talk · contribs) I hop around doing odd edits. Whatever I can do to help.
A Stop at Willoughby (talk · contribs)
Trap The Drum Wonder (talk · contribs)
Papa November (talk · contribs) Will help with formatting, copyediting, images etc, in anything Radiohead related (and other bands!)
S. Dean Jameson (talk · contribs) Primarily interested in creating new articles about minor bands. I also have an interest in rock-related American Idol contestants and their former bands.
JanderVK (talk · contribs) Gothic rock (late 70's to modern) and a little bit of other alternative.
Esprit15d (talk · contribs) General fan of alternative music. Have contributed full cited critical review sections to over a hundred articles of all genres. Also, I advidly add music samples.
-5- (talk · contribs) I mostly contribute to articles related to Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
Muboshgu (talk · contribs)
MikeGruz (talk · contribs) I'm most interested in indie bands, including The Walkmen, White Rabbits and others.
Blackadam2 (talk · contribs) Alternative Rock is the base for music everwhere. It rocks!!! Favorite Bands: All-American Rejects, Coldplay, My Chemical Romance, Yellowcard, Green Day, Nirvana, Fall Out Boy, White Stripes, U2, The Killers, Linkin Park, Jane's Addiction, Plain White T's, Weezer, and Radiohead.
LizParker (talk · contribs) I'll gladly help out wherever I am needed.
Cavie78 (talk · contribs) Currently trying to get all articles about the Super Furry Animals up to GA status in a one man project stylee. Happy to help with any issues - sourcing images, music samples, copyright etc. Few and far between are the artists I don't like.
Andrzejbanas (talk · contribs)
Dylan620 (talk · contribs) I was about to help out with Coldplay-related articles when I decided to join this project. I am a fan of multiple alternative bands, including Coldplay, Disturbed, Linkin Park, Nickelback, Seether, and more.
UPDATED FEB 10, 2017: Wow, forgot that I already signed up for this. Was just about to do so, since I figured I might as well in light of my recent work on the Modest Mouse discography. Updated list of favorite alternative bands: Radiohead, The Weakerthans, Modest Mouse, Jane's Addiction, Muse, The National, etc.
SteelersFan_UK06 (talk · contribs) Seems a lot more closer to home for me than WP:MUSICIAN, thought I would get involved.
Thatguykalem (talk · contribs) I'll be focussing mainly on the Green Day articles. I'll see what else I can do though =)
Loafgren (talk · contribs) Former fan of The Smiths, Morrissey & Britpop. Not a particular expert on anything, but have hundreds of English music magazines (Q, Mojo, Uncut) from the late 80s to 2006. So if you're looking for reviews, interviews or features, I may be able to help.
Kiac (talk · contribs) Into all of it, need some help? Just talk page me.
Kohoutek1138 (talk · contribs) I'm very knowledgeable about most forms of popular music, with a particular interest in indie and alternative rock. In particular, I have a very comprehensive knowledge of U.K. britpop, shoegaze, indie pop and indie rock bands but there are quite a few U.S. bands that I’m knowledgeable about too. Additionally I have expert knowledge of R.E.M.. I am a stickler for accuracy and I'll help out anywhere I can.
sas556 (talk · contribs) I'm less knowledgeable about mainstream groups that play in this genre (i.e. coldplay), but I have a good knowledge of current indie groups, most significantly in the folk/ freak folk (i.e. The Mountain Goats Animal Collective) and punk/pop-punk genres. I came to this project after making major edits in the page for The Thermals, a group I'm very knowledgeable about.
Smith Jones (talk · contribs)
MaximilianT (talk · contribs)
Inkjetlakes (talk · contribs) Great fan of the band Grammatics. I am trying to get a decent page for them. I also like many 'classic' alternative bands from Radiohead to Blur etc ... Right now I am really into Grizzly Bear (band) too.
Foetusized (talk · contribs) I dabble in the editing of music articles of all genres, but as former college radio DJ back in the mid-80s, I remain a fan of alternative rock music, with personal knowledge and some printed resources.
Amkilpatrick (talk · contribs) I'd be happy to help where I can
ParadoxBacklash (talk · contribs) People need to be set straight about what alternative is and isn't. The majority of what I have been into for the last 30 years is goth, alternative, and most anything else that evolved from punk.
T.tyrael (talk · contribs)) I'm a fan of Rock music. I came across this project few weeks ago and I'd love to participate.
Akrabbim (talk · contribs) Probably mostly this stuff
Mheart (talk · contribs) Well-learned on grunge in particular and willing to help all-around.
MisterWiki (talk · contribs) Particularly interested in Modern Talking-related music
Patriot8790 (talk · contribs) Maybe I'm not able to write an article, but I will add templates for reviewing.
Joshuah_Hounshell (talk · contribs) I want to contribute to anything I come across. Working on Baltimore post-hardcore band and Dischord distributee Landspeedrecord!
Eduardofoxx13 (talk · contribs) Nirvana, RHCP, Radiohead and REM
Hyblackeagle22 (talk · contribs) Nirvana, Pixies, Radiohead, CAKE, and many more.
Indiemon (talk · contribs) I'll focus on indie music, specifically The New Pornographers and the artists that compose the group (A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Kathryn Calder, etc.).
Amitparikh (talk · contribs) New indie, shoegaze, chillwave, etc. Expert copyeditor, so will try to help out there.
Chevymontecarlo (talk · contribs) Indie music, particularly newer/unsigned bands featured on radio shows.
sbrianhicks (talk · contribs) I spend a lot of time editing information about alternative bands, so I decided to join and help all I can. The bands I like are listed in the userboxes on my user page.
Friginator (talk · contribs) A big Zappa/Floyd fan myself, but when it comes to editing I prefer to keep an eye on newer articles and (among other things) hopefully prevent the genre-warring that seems to pop up everywhere.
Pottsduck (talk · contribs) I'm a big fan of indie pop, synth-pop, and can get into punk and folk as well but mostly I enjoy any band that's truly invested in doing their own thing and are enjoying themselves in the process. I'll help out wherever I can.
Peaky76 (talk · contribs) Mainly British stuff, especially New Wave, late 80s/early 90s stuff (Wedding Present, Carter USM etc), chamber pop and nu-folk
Rocker10000 (talk · contribs) I'm a huge fan of alternative rock, punk rock, indie rock, etc.
Bennydigital (talk · contribs)) I just thought I might help out on the Pixies drive.
In your wallpaper (talk · contribs)
Tuxlie (talk · contribs)) From Punk Rock, through Ska, Rude Boy, Oi! and then New Wave, Alternative, Indie and everything in between
Happymeal33 (talk · contribs) I am a big fan of indie rock and will help with anything really. I will mainly focus on Modest Mouse and their related articles though because I love Modest Mouse.
Music80 (talk · contribs)).
Dobrodu (talk · contribs)
Roland Sparkes (talk · contribs)) I have a special interest in Spacemen 3 and Sonic Boom (Peter Kember). As at Sept 2011 I shall be re-writing and expanding the Spacemen 3 article.
MatheusLPereira (talk · contribs) I have an interest in music criticism and lists, and I'll help improving the articles' "Critical reception" and "Accolades" sections.
MusikAnimal (talk · contribs) 90s alternative rock enthusiast. Anything from that era/category!
DinosaurJr19 (talk · contribs) Will. Work. On. Everything. Under. The. Sun.
Idiotchalk (talk · contribs) Open to work on anything, especially anything Hole, My Bloody Valentine, PJ Harvey and Nick Cave-related.
I call the big one bitey (talk · contribs) Mainly interested in grunge & alternative metal, massive fan of Alice in Chains and Tool
Myxomatosis57 (talk · contribs) Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, Pixies. Also interested in indie rock and shoegazing.
Rhjp92 (talk · contribs) Smashing Pumpkins, RHCP, Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine, John Frusciante etc
Natt_the_Hatt (talk · contribs) I've expanded from the Emo & Punk Rock projects. My interests are in 80's and 90's alternative and Post-Hardcore. Particularly bands like Pixies, The Godfathers, The Replacements, and Fugazi.
PunchoCooksRamen (talk · contribs) I'll contribute to some new alternative rock, such as Imagine Dragons, along with classic bands such as R.E.M. and Foo Fighters just to name a few.
23mjbulls (talk · contribs)
Noble Attempt (talk · contribs)
twogunkid (talk · contribs)
Half past (talk · contribs) Keen interest in indie rock, Britpop and Post-punk revival. Created the Wikipedia pages on the bands Spector and Dead Sons.
Alexandre Candalaft (talk · contribs) Jack-of-all-trades, master of none.
Miss Bono (talk · contribs) U2 all the way!
Mewhho18 (talk · contribs) The Strokes fanatic, but lover of everything in the music realm! TRY ME.
Buffbills7701 (talk · contribs)
DepressedPer (talk · contribs) Looking to contribute to the project by improving articles related to Cold War Kids.
Lizzyswel (talk · contribs)
Lwarrenwiki (talk · contribs) Primarily interested in power pop, jangle pop, Paisley Underground artists of the 1980s–1990s, and current successors to that tradition. Examples: significantly expanded The Both, Scott Miller (main and discography), Game Theory (main article and early albums, e.g., Real Nighttime); created page on critic/musician Tris McCall, and on music magazine Bucketfull of Brains. Also improved some odd articles like Cats Laughing from stub-level.
Catlemur (talk · contribs) Mostly 90's stuff.
BenLinus1214 (talk · contribs) Primarily interested in punk rock, pop punk, indie rock, riot grrrl music, and grunge, among other genres.
js4189a (talk · contribs) "too many alts."
Mashaunix (talk · contribs) I'm familiar with various forms of alternative and indie rock as well as related punk and experimental styles.
Stratpod (talk · contribs)
dtf93 (talk · contribs) - for group wiki project 241
Shelbystripes (talk · contribs) Primary interest is in Texas-based alt-rock; you might see me on Toadies, Burden Brothers, Deep Blue Something, Tripping Daisy...
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Scberry (talk · contribs)
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TangoTizerWolfstone (talk · contribs) I love lots of alternative and indie styles, and related genres like post-punk and more experimental genres etc. Favourite bands include The Cure, Radiohead, Blur, Talk Talk, The Beta Band, Disco Inferno and Super Furry Animals. Have worked on greatly expanding the album pages of bands such as Disco Inferno, A. R. Kane, The Beautiful South, Talk Talk, Cardiacs, Pell Mell, Stump, U.S. Maple, The Beta Band, Band of Susans, Flying Saucer Attack, Fine Young Cannibals, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Tortoise, among others, and grebo or grebo related bands like Carter USM, Jesus Jones, Ned's Atomic Dustbin and Gaye Bykers on Acid.
StarlightStratosphere (talk · contribs) Go P!ATD
Utilizer (talk · contribs) Wrote about and played music throughout the 80s and 90s and am particularly interested in expanding articles featuring women in indie rock. Also ska, reggae, world, punk. Contributing photos whenever possible.
WilliamJTalbot (talk · contribs) Mainly into and devoted to Velvet Undeground, Pixies and PJ Harvey stuff.
MikeOwen (talk · contribs) I like Twenty One Pilots
Manicatorman (talk · contribs) I am particularly knowledgeable about recent indie music
Saffbop (talk · contribs) Mainly into women-centred alt. bands.
Browk2512 (talk · contribs)
Jake78541 (talk · contribs) I've always been into all types of alternative, particularly The Smiths, some early Brian Eno, Big Theif, LCD Soundsystem, White Stripes, Talking Heads, Thundercat, Car Seat Headrest, and Half Moon Run.
TheRealGrantma (talk · contribs)
josharaujo1115 (talk · contribs) In terms of alternative rock, I'm a big fan of Coldplay, Keane, The Killers, The Fray, Oasis, and The Cure among others
Alt-n-punk (talk · contribs)
4TheWynne (talk · contribs)
Notsammyray (talk · contribs)
Invisiboy42293 (talk · contribs) Here to improve coverage of smaller bands and artists, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Some genres I enjoy/am interested in include emo, post-hardcore, post-punk/new wave, grunge, nu metal, ska punk, and indie folk.
Chase m88 (talk · contribs) Primarily indie-rock and post-punk. Looking to contribute to stubs and create pages for "smaller" bands. (:
RockfordRoe (talk · contribs) I'm pretty knowledgeable on Radiohead & Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Always willing to research other subjects of interest.
lightshinesondark (talk · contribs)
Slamforeman (talk · contribs)
LemurLiterature (talk · contribs)
Free Realist 9 (talk · contribs)
Mythras1 (talk · contribs) I'm fairly knowledgeable on modern alternative artists, primarily UK based guitar bands.
Shotgunheist (talk · contribs) Areas of expertise and interest include music festivals and alternative music subgenre classifications.
possiblegermany (talk · contribs) My name is possiblegermany. Y'know, like Impossible Germany by Wilco. Except not. I'm very clever.