American rock music was in serious trouble in the 2000s. But new bands emerged, reviving garage rock and curing our post-grunge doldrums.

When people talk about rock bands that have transcended the test of time, they typically talk about The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, and other bands from the ’60s and ’70s.

“Rope,” “White Limo,” “Walk,” “Alandria,” “These Days” and “Bridge Burning” all were released to radio over a year-plus span.

The 1970s was the most significant decade for popular music. It saw the fragmentation of genres within rock, with curious exploration being at the heart of the refracting of Rock 'n' Roll, folk, and ...

Arctic Monkeys performing at concert in Rome. Image via IPA/INSTARimages The 1970s was the most significant decade for popular music. It saw the fragmentation of genres within rock, with curious ...