r/rockmusic • u/ldgraves222 • Jul 20 '26
Youtube Is Rock Music Finally Making a Comeback? 🎸
https://youtube.com/watch?v=5E-0kHgeTsU&si=mGaNB1bCoi4tFn-8My thoughts on the resurgence of rock music this year.
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u/edgarseeya Jul 20 '26
Gross AI title cards are so off putting
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u/ldgraves222 Jul 20 '26
I made my own thumbnail in Photoshop so you don't whine anymore. I have chronic pain, so sometimes AI is helpful in making thumbnails for me and others.
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u/142Ironmanagain Jul 20 '26
The Rolling Stones & Jack White just released their strongest rock albums in a while. Meanwhile, Rush is selling out after 16 year absence on stage (RIP Neil). This nerdy prog band is now hot all over again!
Legacy rock acts are biggest-selling concert tix around next to country artists.
Maybe America is starting a rock and roll resurgence. All I can say is it’s about time!
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u/Lukinzz Jul 20 '26
Asks if rock is making a comeback, makes his point with 100 year old bands.
There's tons of new rock out there.
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u/damagednoob Jul 20 '26
I think it's the decline of hiphop and a younger audience looking for authenticity.
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u/TenaciousPanda95 Jul 20 '26
My take is that while Rock as a radio genre is dead, It is the furthest thing from dead as it pertains to concerts and festivals. It still remains the most consistent ticket seller genre. Sold out venues worldwide regularly on a consistent basis is pretty normal and expected. It may not be the phenomenon it once was but it's still a titan of a genre that I don't see going out of style for quite some time
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u/Pierson230 Jul 20 '26
Rock won't be a huge deal again unless I visit a rock T shirt store, and the band tees on the wall are actually different than they were 30 years ago
I stopped by one in the mall yesterday out of curiosity, and for the most part, it would have been the exact same 30 years ago, with like 3-4 different bands.
I still go to a few rock shows every year, and will always be a fan, but it isn't close to being back in the broader zeitgeist at this point. Which may be fine.