Stop following the masses. Anti-mainstream music is a genre all of its own. It traverses boundaries between traditional genres and allows for spontaneity and creativity when blending ideas and concepts from different forms. Influenced by street culture, the core meaning of anti-mainstream music lies in self-expression rather than trying to overtly conform to expectations or ideologies of artistry. Unlike pop or mainstream music, it isn’t bound by airplay and other industry criteria but encourages innovation, authenticity, and artistry which goes beyond corporate promotions. By taking risks there’s greater potential influence on both society and culture rather than what typical radio formularized music outputs are capable of producing. In this way, anti-mainstream has redefined our modern understanding and appreciation of musical stylings with little tradition.