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Quiz about Alternative 2020s artists
Quiz about Alternative 2020s artists

Alternative 2020s artists Trivia Quiz

I'll describe an indie/alternative artist who enjoyed acclaim in the 2020s, and you have to guess who it is!

A multiple-choice quiz by darger_stan. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
darger_stan
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
406,982
Updated
Apr 02 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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275
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Question 1 of 10
1. This band began in 2010, but was lead singer Will Toledo's one-man show until 2015. Their lyrics are heavily inspired by James Joyce. One of their albums, 'Twin Fantasy', has two separate versions. Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. This rapper and DJ is known for her playfully explicit lyrics on tracks such as 'UCKERS'. She released the EP 'ALIAS' in 2020 to acclaim in the electronic music scene, and has gained the attention of Rihanna. Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. This band is a veteran of the alternative rock scene. They recorded an album with the single 'If You Say the Word' released in 2021. Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. This eclectic group fuse jazz with experimental rock. Their frontman, Geordie Greep has a low, distinctive voice. Their 2021 album 'Cavalcade' has been met with praise. Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. This experimental musician draws from her own experiences with abuse and religion to create raw, powerful music. Her live performances have been described as an exorcism. Her most streamed song is called 'PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE'. Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. This rapper has been described as an outsider artist. He released an album for almost every day of 2014, and is still releasing, though at a slower rate. He gained internet virality for his 2008 album 'You'll Cowards Don't Even Smoke Crack'. Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. This rapper has been known for his erratic personality, incredible production and elaborate public persona. His 2021 album saw him moving into a stadium and creating a replica of his childhood home while staying there. Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. This musician and producer, born Sean Bowie, blends electric music and rock together. In their earlier career they were likened to Dean Blunt and James Ferraro, but with releases like their 2020 album 'Heaven to a Tortured Mind', they have been compared to Prince and David Bowie. Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. This artist has produced for Kanye West as well as releasing many well-received experimental electronic albums herself. She is also a pioneer for transgender women in music. She has collaborated with the likes of Lady Gaga and Björk. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. This Japanese-American indie artist has earned critical praise throughout her career for poetic, heartfelt lyrics in songs such as 'First Love/Late Spring' and 'Washing Machine Heart'. She deleted all social media in 2019, but made a return in 2021 with the single 'Working For the Knife'. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This band began in 2010, but was lead singer Will Toledo's one-man show until 2015. Their lyrics are heavily inspired by James Joyce. One of their albums, 'Twin Fantasy', has two separate versions.

Answer: Car Seat Headrest

 Car Seat Headrest are a lo-fi indie band that began in Leesburg, Virginia. They consist of frontman Will Toledo, guitarist Ethan Ives, bassist Seth Dalby and drummer Andrew Katz.
2. This rapper and DJ is known for her playfully explicit lyrics on tracks such as 'UCKERS'. She released the EP 'ALIAS' in 2020 to acclaim in the electronic music scene, and has gained the attention of Rihanna.

Answer: Shygirl

 Shygirl, born Blane Muise, is an English rapper, singer-songwriter and DJ. She co-founded the label 'NUXXE'. Her music has been used in multiple ads for Fenty, Rihanna's fashion brand.
3. This band is a veteran of the alternative rock scene. They recorded an album with the single 'If You Say the Word' released in 2021.

Answer: Radiohead

 'If You Say the Word' was featured on the album 'Kid A Mnesia'. The members of Radiohead are Thom Yorke, Johnny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien and Philip Selway.
4. This eclectic group fuse jazz with experimental rock. Their frontman, Geordie Greep has a low, distinctive voice. Their 2021 album 'Cavalcade' has been met with praise.

Answer: Black Midi

 The songs on 'Cavalcade' touch on themes of falling from power and the process of creation. It has been described as "an album of extremes, fluctuating between lounging wizardry and an angular, prog-rock nightmare."
5. This experimental musician draws from her own experiences with abuse and religion to create raw, powerful music. Her live performances have been described as an exorcism. Her most streamed song is called 'PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE'.

Answer: Lingua Ignota

 Lingua Ignota, born Kristin Hayter, creates music that blends classical influences with extreme metal. She is from Del Mar, California and also does spoken-word art.
6. This rapper has been described as an outsider artist. He released an album for almost every day of 2014, and is still releasing, though at a slower rate. He gained internet virality for his 2008 album 'You'll Cowards Don't Even Smoke Crack'.

Answer: Viper

 Viper is one of the most prolific artists of all time, though the amount of new material in his many albums is usually low. Other albums include 'Enter Tha Void: Enter Tha Viper', and 'Inhuman Resources'.
7. This rapper has been known for his erratic personality, incredible production and elaborate public persona. His 2021 album saw him moving into a stadium and creating a replica of his childhood home while staying there.

Answer: Kanye West

 The album in question is 'Donda', dedicated to his late mother Dr. Donda West. Kanye was well known for his marriage to reality star Kim Kardashian. They separated in 2021.
8. This musician and producer, born Sean Bowie, blends electric music and rock together. In their earlier career they were likened to Dean Blunt and James Ferraro, but with releases like their 2020 album 'Heaven to a Tortured Mind', they have been compared to Prince and David Bowie.

Answer: Yves Tumor

 Yves Tumor started making music when they were 16, and are self-taught in guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. They were raised in Knoxville, Texas but moves to Turin, Italy.
9. This artist has produced for Kanye West as well as releasing many well-received experimental electronic albums herself. She is also a pioneer for transgender women in music. She has collaborated with the likes of Lady Gaga and Björk.

Answer: Arca

 Arca has been pushing the boundaries for electronic music since 2013. Her album 'KiCk i' was nominated for a Grammy for best dance/electronic album.
10. This Japanese-American indie artist has earned critical praise throughout her career for poetic, heartfelt lyrics in songs such as 'First Love/Late Spring' and 'Washing Machine Heart'. She deleted all social media in 2019, but made a return in 2021 with the single 'Working For the Knife'.

Answer: Mitski

 My personal favourite of the list, Mitski's work touches on themes of growing up, her racial identity, and complex love. In her live performances she draws inspiration from Butoh, a form of dance theatre from post-war Japan that uses repeated, deliberate movement.
Source: Author darger_stan

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