The Best Grunge and Alt Rock Band Music Videos
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The best grunge and alt rock band music videos of the 90’s. Featuring Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and more.
Nirvana- Smells Like Teen Spirit
Released in 1991, the music video for Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was an instant classic. Directed by Samuel Bayer, the video featured the band performing in a high school gymnasium, intercut with footage of cheering students. The video became an iconic symbol of the 1990s grunge movement, and helped to propel Nirvana to international fame.
Pearl Jam- Jeremy
Pearl Jam is one of the most successful grunge and alt rock bands of all time, and “Jeremy” is one of their most iconic songs. The music video for “Jeremy” was released in 1992 and was directed by Mark Pellington.
The video tells the story of a young boy named Jeremy who is struggling in school and at home. He eventually turns to violence to express his frustrations, with tragic consequences.
The video was nominated for four MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Video of the Year, and won Best Group Video. It has been ranked as one of the greatest music videos of all time by several publications, including Rolling Stone and NME.
Alice in Chains- Would?
Alice in Chains- Would? is a great music video for any fan of the grunge and alt rock genre. The video features the band members performing in a dark and dingy setting, which perfectly reflects the mood of the song. The video also includes footage of the band members performing live, which gives fans a great glimpse into their live shows.
Soundgarden- Black Hole Sun
Released in 1994, this gothic masterpiece tells the story of a small town that is being terrorized by a black hole. The townsfolk are unable to escape the gravitational pull of the black hole and are slowly being pulled into it. Soundgarden’s video for Black Hole Sun is a visually arresting look at the destructive power of nature.
Stone Temple Pilots- Interstate Love Song
Stone Temple Pilots released their music video for “Interstate Love Song” in 1994, and it quickly became a fan-favorite. The video was filmed in various locations along the iconic Route 66, and it features the band performing the song in front of some of the most well-known landmarks. The video is a perfect example of Stone Temple Pilots’ style: punishing guitars, driving rhythms, and catchy melodies.
Foo Fighters- Everlong
Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” is one of the most iconic grunge and alternative rock band music videos of all time. The video tells the story of a relationship between two people who are on the verge of breaking up. The video features the band performing in a secluded setting, with the couple’s emotional journey playing out in the background. “Everlong” is a beautiful, heart-wrenching song that perfectly captures the feeling of being in a relationships that is on the brink of ending.
Bush- Glycerine
Bush’s “Glycerine” was one of the most popular songs of the 1990s. The song was a ballad about frontman Gavin Rossdale’s relationship with his then-girlfriend, Nigella Lawson. The music video was directed by Jake Scott and features footage of the band performing in a black-and-white setting.
Silverchair- Tomorrow
Silverchair was one of the most popular grunge and alt rock bands of the 1990s. The band achieved massive success with their debut album, Frogstomp, which went 5x platinum in Australia. Their follow-up album, Freak Show, was also a huge success, selling 3 million copies worldwide.
The band’s music videos were always excellent, but their video for “Tomorrow” is arguably their best. The video was directed by Hannah Fidell and shot in Los Angeles. It stars Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns as a young man who is struggling with depression and anxiety. The video is incredibly moving and powerful, and it perfectly captures the pain and isolation that many people feel when dealing with mental illness.
