Alternative TV are a British experimental band that emerged from London's punk scene in 1977, pioneering a distinctive fusion of reggae rhythms with punk energy. The group challenged conventional songwriting structures and helped establish a template for post-punk innovation by blending disparate musical influences into a cohesive sonic identity.
Known for their restless approach to genre boundaries, Alternative TV's work bridged punk's raw urgency with reggae's rhythmic foundation, influencing subsequent generations of electronic and alternative artists. Their experimental ethos and willingness to deconstruct and recombine musical elements established them as important figures in the evolution from punk toward more experimental electronic and post-punk territories.
