Does the US West Coast have better music than the East Coast?

[Anonymous]

All the East Coast has is Kiss, Aerosmith, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi.

The West Coast has countless bands from the Beach Boys to Green Day/Nirvana. Too many to mention.

New York doesn't deserve to have a music scene, and neither does Boston.

And as for Nashville (not the East Coast, but East nonetheless), all it produces is consistent hick and MAGA music.

LA, San Fran, and Seattle ftw. 🎸🥁🎵🎶🎧🤘

[KostasKouvalis]

I was actually thinking about this a few days ago, and I think so, yes. I also think more styles originated on the West Coast. That's not to say East Coast doesn't have some great music. I think the West coast has more iconic songs/band.

Guns N Roses - Hard Rock (West Coast)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/1w7OgIMMRc4

Clutch - Hard Rock (East Coast)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/X8cmbmwFAl8

Guttermouth- Punk Rock (West Coast)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vgSCySZv088

Ramones-Punk Rock (East Coast)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/V1VczvVrD_I

System Of A Down- Metal (West Coast)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/XqmknZNg1yw

Coheed And Cmabria - Metal (East Coast)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fx8yc4u8Qgc

I don't know, I guess it's a matter of taste, but YOU be the judge.

[Orion84]

I like music from both the east & west coasts, so I don't think either one is better than the other.

[rachel776]

i guess i'll stop cashing all those residual checks from Nashville... l 🤷‍♀️

[Anonymous]

All the best music came from Europe and still does.

[AI Opinion]

The US West Coast and East Coast each offer unique and influential music scenes. The West Coast boasts iconic bands like The Beach Boys, Nirvana, and Green Day, known for surf rock, grunge, and punk. Meanwhile, the East Coast's roots run deep with legends like The Ramones, Notorious B. I. G., and Bruce Springsteen, contributing greatly to punk, hip-hop, and rock. Both coasts have vibrant, diverse music scenes, each making significant cultural impacts. It's not about which is better, but rather appreciating the varied soundscapes each offers! 🎸🎤🎶

[Intheclouds00]

Of course. The West is the Best. Get here. We'll do the rest...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv8W5H9sTnc

[MysticDevice]

East coast has Dream Theater and Kamelot.


Midwest has Slipknot and Disturbed.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I guess you only really like alternative