A&S Alumni Academy: Sonic Signatures: The Rise and Fall of Alternative Music in the 1990s

Think back to the 1990s. What comes to mind? Gas at $1 a gallon? Jelly sandals? A plaid flannel? Your favorite portable CD player playing hits like “Everlong,” “Glycerine,” or “Zombie”?

The ‘90s is marked by a sonic signature all its own, and one that couldn’t have taken place at any other time in history. On Wednesday, September 20, join Theo Cateforis, associate professor of music history and cultures, to dive into the world of alternative music in the 1990s. His research into the unique and distinct sounds of alternative rock reveals more than what the ear can hear: What is alternative rock, and how does it differ from its musical predecessors? What themes and messages define this period, and what musical stylings are used to drive these points home? How did the culture of the 1990s influence its music, and vice versa? Join us on September 20 to find out.