Interviews

Q. How did you discover the post-grunge genre, and why did it attract you? What age?

A. I was around 13 or 14 when I first discovered the genre, and I just discovered it through being on Youtube and clicking on suggested videos. What attracted me to the genre was the rawness of the music and lyrics, it’s good to dance to and I just really enjoy the music and what they sing about.

Q. What kind of influence has the post-grunge or alternative genre had on your life? How has it inspired you?

A. It has definitely influenced the way that I dress, I dress much more alternative now, wearing darker and more edgy clothing. Apart from how it has influenced my style the genre hasn’t really changed me at all.

Q. What kinds of themes do you enjoy within the genre?  – evil, isolation etc

A. I really enjoy the themes of rebellion in the genre.

Q. How important is the genre to you? (community etc.)

A. I think that within any music genre there is a community, you find people who enjoy the same music as you. I have found many friends through enjoying the music that I do, and that aspect it is very important to me.

Q.Which bands do you listen to mostly within this genre? Why (other than they sound good)?

A. I enjoy The Pretty Reckless, Foo Fighters, Creed, Bush, Live, Flyleaf, 3 Doors Down. I enjoy them simply because they make good music.

Q. What other music genres interest you? Are they similar?

A. I am also quite fond of the Indie genre and Melodic Hard-core. I think that they are similar to the Post-grunge genre but also very different.