Alternative [roots rock](/genre/roots-rock) is a subgenre of rock music that combines elements of traditional American roots music, such as [blues](/genre/blues), [folk](/genre/folk), and [country](/genre/country), with [alternative rock](/genre/alternative-rock). The result is a sound that is both familiar and fresh, with an emphasis on storytelling and raw emotion. Bands like The Black Keys, The Lumineers, and Mumford & Sons are popular examples of alternative roots rock.

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