Originally Posted by Jester

No, no, no. "Alternative" is not a genre. "Indie" is not exactly a genre either, something can't be solely "indie." Indie stands for independent. Yeah, I do call stuff indie (genre), because indie has become more than just meaning "independent," but it's still not a genre. I guess it's like psychedelic, it's more like an action.

Sonic Youth is art rock / experimental punk.