2. In the alternative genre, the focal point of the artists tends to
lie among the music and not the costumes they wear. This
notion is clearly displayed in the above pictures, as the
costumes they wear clearly don’t fuel the emotions of anyone
who sees them. The costumes they wear tend to seem quite
standard; flannel shirts, t-shirts, jeans, jackets, or if that’s too
specific, just about anything that fits. If the artists are feeling
special they might even opt for a sharp tuxedo, akin to that of
Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra.
Not only do these artists wear simple costumes because they
focus on the music instead of image, but because they are
alternative; they are different to the run-o-the-mill pop star
who gleams in their extravagant excuse for costume, they’re
different to the metal artists who fantasize over eternal
darkness and titanium weaponry on their leather casings.
The colours seen among the costumes worn in the alternative
genre range from simple blacks, greys and whites, linking to the
contrasting themes appearing within their music, to simple reds
or blues, that could show passion, power, romance, or possibly
innocence, mystique and darkness. Although these colours will
probably appear quite dim, because the artists don’t necessarily
3. intend to make a striking visual statement; they intend to be
different, but not necessarily stand out. In contrast to the
simple costumes, many alternative artists may happen to do
something different with their hair. In the genre, you can find
many different prominent hairstyles, from Dave Grohl’s Jesus
replication, to Josh Homme’s SoCal quiff. You won’t really find
these hairstyles appearing on the heads of Justin Bieber or Oli
Sykes, or their fans for that matter.
Below are some items of costume that will prominently feature
upon the artists in Ovation magazine. These types of costume
will feature due to their common association with the
alternative genre, and thus, upon seeing the costume displayed
on the front cover of Ovation magazine, the audience will be
likely to assume that it is an alternative magazine.
