When grunge broke in 1991, the new iteration of rock had eschewed many of the genre's cliches. The anthemic choruses and pop hooks were still present, along with heavy guitar riffs.
Thom Donovan is a contributor at American Songwriter. He covers topics related to music genres and the music business, drawing on his extensive experience as a recording artist and songwriter. Thom has been featured in NewsBreak and American Songwriter, and his debut novel, The Twin Affair, was published in September 2023.
