"It's American Alternative radio stations that bug me. We're considered Alternative, but don't expect us to be played next to Blink 182 and Offspring. We're hardly of that generation"
- Thurston Moore
About this Quote
This quote by Thurston Moore is a commentary on the state of American Alternative radio stations. Moore is expressing his frustration with the truth that his music, which is thought about Alternative, is not played along with the music of bands like Blink 182 and Offspring. He is indicating that his music is not of the same generation as the music of those bands, and that it must not be lumped in with them. This quote talks to the idea that Alternative music is not a single category, but rather a broad umbrella term that encompasses a range of different designs and noises. Moore is suggesting that Alternative radio stations should acknowledge the variety of the genre and play a broader range of music. He is also highlighting the value of giving recognition to artists who are developing music that is beyond the mainstream.
This quote is written / told by Thurston Moore somewhere between July 25, 1958 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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