: Submerge paper in a tray of strong coffee or tea for about 10 minutes to create a vintage, weathered look .

: Use a lighter to carefully singe the edges for a more extreme, dramatic effect.

: Ball up the paper tightly and then flatten it out. This creates a realistic texture that mimics the "distressed" look common in alternative album art.

The phrase you're looking at likely refers to a or music production title often found on YouTube or SoundCloud, combining genres like Midwest Emo, Pop Punk, and Alternative Rock. If you're looking to create physical paper or a digital design that matches this "alternative" aesthetic—like for a show flyer, zine, or lyric sheet—here are several ways to achieve that look. Physical Aging and Distressing (Grunge Aesthetic)

For a truly unique, chunky texture, you can make paper from trash by blending scrap paper into a pulp and drying it. This is a great way to reuse old flyers or notebooks while keeping the "DIY" punk ethos.