Grunge Music
Grunge music is a genre of alternative rock that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, originating from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Characterized by its raw and distorted sound, grunge music often features angst-filled lyrics, heavily distorted guitars, and a sludgy, heavy rhythm. Bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains are considered pioneers of the grunge movement, which gained mainstream popularity in the early 1990s. The genre is known for its DIY ethos, anti-commercial stance, and its influence on the fashion and culture of the time.