My wife listens to a lot of new alternative pop/rock, mostly as background music on satellite radio, and I do notice a lot of is more electronic than what I'd consider rock based. More of a "vibes" feel with little to no edge. I honestly don't mind much of it, not my thing, but I can still pick up the artistic expression happening. Just my observation
I've been into hardcore punk and metal for 40 years and I actually see more aggro and toxic masculinity coming back in style with the newer, younger bands. I like that even though its not representative of who I am. Its almost like things are cyclical and go in and out of style with different generations
I actually stopped going to punk and metal shows in Chicago (I'm talking art space, basement, "message for address" shows, not venue/bars gigs) because a late 40s white guy at an underground show by himself looks like 5.0 and makes people uncomfortable
