The term alternative music (also often known as alternative rock) was coined in the early 1980s to describe bands which didn't fit into the mainstream genres of the time. Bands dubbed "alternative" could be most any style not typically heard on the radio; however, most alternative bands were unified by their collective debt to punk. Important bands of the '80s alternative movement included R.E.M., Sonic Youth, The Smiths, Pixies, Hüsker Dü, The Cure, and countless others. Artists largely were confined to indie record labels, building an extensive underground music scene based around college radio, fanzines, touring, and word-of-mouth. Although these groups never generated spectacular album s ...
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Indie rock track with attitude, Slight punk or pulp influence, Reckless and gutsy, Sports / Motorsports / Jackass type stunts / Bad attitude / Rebellious,, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat alternative rock song with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss leaving your hometown and how you change. Could be used in a college film about coming home after moving out, or any film discussing change after moving. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Groovy, high energy loop featuring electric guitar, bass, and drums. Hard and driving guitar riffs combine with powerful drums. Great for intense action, sports, extreme sports, video games, animation, credits, presentations, advertising. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Energizing upbeat rock instrumental for that sleek, sporty car commercial or promo. Fast, sexy and to the point. Catchy, guitar driven and overall perfect for visuals that need an energetic underscore. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A driving electronic indie rock piece inspired by The Killers. Features a fun, quirky synth melody and a repeating glockenspiel/piano motif. Hard hitting drums and distorted guitars rock out as the piece crescendos to an emotional climax. Perfect for commercials needing modern, edgy, positive vibes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat rock song with an almost punk feel about being strung along by a love interest. It is about being on the receiving end with all the feelings built up of hopelessness, and knowing it would be best to move on. Similar sound to Billy Idol. Good for romantic breakup and dark humor. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Thunderous and infectious, Leisur Hive's "big" song from The Soft Column. Rolling primitive toms and grinding bass explode into a soaring chorus followed closely by swirling psyche-guitar effects. If The Strokes were more paranoid and psychedelic... Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Put the finishing touches on your production with this haunting, pain-driven, alternative rock tune. Low key, raspy male vocals, bittersweet, lost and angry. Male angst at its zenith, anger-laced lyrics and hateful wishes. When a guy has been dumped, this is a great mean-spirited breakup track. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat Alt Rock Song with great riffs. Male Vocals similar to Nirvana and Foo Fighters, think Colour and the Shape and In Utero, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An exotic alternative rock composition in 9/8 time, starting out with drums and polyrhythmic percussion. Electric guitar and polyrhythmic synthesisers join in soon, and the track ends in a fadeout. Featuring an aggressive climax. Rather dark and brooding, suitable for dramatic scenes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Haunting, ethereal indie pop song featuring sensual female vocals, The Edge-like guitar, brooding piano, and several ghostly loops and effects. Reminiscent of Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Garbage. Lyrics explore the limits of modern technology. Suitable for drama, thrillers, high-tech, sci-fi, horror. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Song speaks of having someone who believes in you and who will pick you up when you hit the ground. Sounds like Jason Mraz meets Billy Joel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Instrumental acoustic indie pop/rock ala The Shins, The Faces, The Fratellis, Elliot Smith. Happy, playful mood - some whistling too. Perfect for film/tv cues. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hard Distorted Electric Guitar intro to jump into a strong verse followed by a powerful Male Group Vocal anthem. Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A woman is conflicted with the choices she has to make and is terrified to make any. Torn between going back to the life she had verses the one she is offered and feels obligated to entertain. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bubble gum Pop with Male Vocals and Guitar riffs ala Joan Jett. This is about wanting to be with a particular girl and wanting 'one more good time with her'. He knows she loves him but she better go away. Sounds like Ramones, Blink 182, Green Day, Abba, Blondie, Cars. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Punchy and tight indie rock track with nice muted guitar sounds. Lots of nice powerful stops and hits in the drums and bass. Has a great uplifting and bold sound. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hot sexy rocking guitar instrumental in the style of the Black Keys. Guitar riffs and synthesizer themes. Fast drums with steady beat. Suitable for film and television: action adventure, fashion show, travel, corporate, extreme sports, party, rock and roll scenes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Electronic pop rhythmic dance loop. Ideal for documentaries, commercials, product presentations and promotion, sports, advertising, radio, web, film Instrumental and t.v. hooks for car commercial,, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An upbeat, aggressive guitar driven alternative-rock track with a powerful rock solid groove. With raw, in-your-face distorted guitars, crisp popping drum loops, keys and electric bass incased in a angst ridden 90’s vibe that’s great for any media project showcasing dynamic, energizing images. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Up-Tempo: This dark, emotional Seattle-rock track personifies adoloscent trauma, a loss of innocence, and emotional conflict. Ripe for scenes challenging authority, or questioning the meaning of life. Vocal Samples, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Catch the buzz with the sound this sunny Indie tune. Looking for a fresh upbeat positive retro sound? Fast paced acoustic guitar bass and drums with harmonica synth takes you back to the seventies but with a modern indie pop rock groove! Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driven by a clean gtr riff over a tapesstry of acoustic and electric guitars, energetic drums and a pulsating bass, complete with a doble guitar solo. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Song about how we are all individual 'books' and that if we take the time to sit with each other we could 'read' them and understand and foster stronger, deeper relationships. Sounds like Jason Mraz meets Billy Joel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A melancholy ballad, with an uplifting message: triumphing over adversity, becoming comfortable with who you are. Simple rock band instrumentation builds to a moody climax, with layered harmonies. Works great in romantic comedies, dramas, breakup scenes, heartfelt moments. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Light Drums and smooth Acoustic Guitars drive the track, which is accented by the sound of a distant Organ. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlin, Kelly Clarkson, Melissa Etheridge. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This extremely catchy, edgy, driving party groove exudes a fun, rebellious vibe. Tight guitars & wurlitzer interplay with lead guitar answers and male vocal shouts. Great for party scenes, commercials, promos, and anything that needs a little boost of fun filled attitude. Red Hot Chile Peppers, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Strumming acoustic guitars pair with crunchy electric guitars in an urgent and yearning intro. Imagine driving down the open road with the top back as you drive west to get away from your life's troubles. Maybe your are sitting at the end of a dock watching ocean waves crash upon the rocks. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Intro - Sounds like a Mores-Code transmitter and motorcycle in background, sound is psychedelic. A lot of emphasis on Electric guitar. Song about a guy talking about a girl who he compares like other girls and he doesn't want it. Sounds like FooFighters, Weezer, Modest Mouse. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Catchy, edgy minor key rock theme with acoustic and electric guitars, in the style of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" theme. Bouncy and danceable yet tense, makes a great show intro or theme song. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Sexy Female edgy Vocals Rock driving forceful and strong. A beautiful and spiritual piece about writer and her maker, very uplifting. Funky and Rocking with slamming Guitars, screaming Vocals, and tight Drum fills. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Gigantic instrumental rock opera with pounding real drums and bass, with tight electric guitar rhythms and synth strings. Melodic synthesizer bells add a beautiful quality to this rowdy and effervescent progressive rock song. Similar to the big sounds of the 70's bands like Alan Parsons Project. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Song about high school problems and teenage rebellion. Manic percussion and creepy Vocals. Sounds like Korn, Marilyn Manson, Pantera. Perfect for Vampire Soirees and Gothic Get-Togethers. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative Rock Song about a guy who is tired of his girlfriend never putting him first. He breaks up with her, and moves on. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A brooding instrumental track in the genre of alternative rock, dark and bitter in mood, well-suited for visual scenarios imbued with passive aggression, frustration, existential struggle, remorse. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An abstract rock song with various guitar riffs that come in and out through out the length of the piece. Sounds similar to The Killers but with underlying keyboard sections. Great for car chase rock concerts and high energy scenes. Campus rock, garage rock, indie bands, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Perfect for summer, this track has a dreamy and sexy mellowness to it. With great vocals and guitar, this indie song is the perfect intro for any film or tv. Daylight, stay with us and let the beach party never stop. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This is a mellow and tranquil production with a building mid section. The gentle 12 string guitar sets an easy, chilled mood - the drums and deep bass create a strong and powerful foundation for the acoustic and the vibrant tremolo [electric] guitar. Crunchy and bouncing build up. Edits available. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Very bright and open and happy sounding with a mystical twist and strong resolve. This is alternative rock tune and guitar caries throughout the song. The 6/8 time beat signature gives it a bit unusual flare while church bells make this song truly special. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark alternative rock track with female vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss questioning the intentions of the other person in a relationship. Could be used in breakup scene or romantic drama. Track is mellow, dark, raw, strong, and honest. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Smoking hot, energetic and uplifting rock track in the vein of The Hives, Wolfmother, Kaiser Chiefs, The Strokes, White Stripes. Driving guitars, solid bass and pumping drums. Great track for beer commercial, tv shows, fashion, adverts, background music, corporate, DVD, sports, websites Nascar. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hypnotic strumming pattern on an Acoustic Guitar. Clean chords ringing out on an Electric Guitar. Song about how love is 'a drug'. Smooth Male Vocals with Harmonica and Organs. Sounds like Third Eye Blind. Male Vocals, Rock, Roots Rock
An epic acoustic composition, featuring beautiful chord progressions and an emotional climax make this live recording a immediate mood setter, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Grasping at straws; Losing control; Drug addiciton; Rehabilitation For use when characters are losing a sense of self; Everything is going wrong; When the American Dream turns to Nightmare;, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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