Notable Artists
AAA artists take influence from post-new wave British bands such as The Smiths, anthemic post-punk inspired sounds of U2, 1990s jangle pop (Gin Blossoms, Hootie & the Blowfish, Barenaked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls), acoustic folk rock (Indigo Girls, Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Sarah McLachlan, Fiona Apple, Jewel), alternative rock (The Wallflowers, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Joon Wolfsberg), and the moody electronics of trip hop (Portishead) The music played has gained significant exposure for artists who were ambitious, intellectual, or idiosyncratic, yet still accessible enough to meet the requirements of mainstream radio programmers who wanted more sophisticated music that wasn't loud or overly disturbing.
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