The document discusses alternative music and some influential bands and artists in the genre. It first provides background on alternative music, noting it originated in the 1950s/60s but grew in popularity in the 1980s and remains rooted in intimate, underground performances. It then lists several influential alternative bands and discusses The Libertines and Jamie T in more detail. The Libertines helped influence other bands like Arctic Monkeys and have a controversial reputation due to drug use. Jamie T is an appreciated artist known for his original style and representation of the alternative lifestyle through his scruffy appearance in videos and images. Finally, the document notes that alternative music does not appear in the UK charts, showing it is a very small niche market compared to pop music.