Boy meets girl. Girl says she can sing. Boy invites girl to mom's basement for quick tryout with newly forming band. Girl sings, boy falls in love. The Whole Bolivian Army is born (Cue soundtrack...) Indie Rock, modern Rock, left-of-center Pop! Influences include U2, Kate Bush, Radiohead, and Throwing Muses. They have been compared to The Sundays, 10,000 Maniacs, Veruca Salt, Garbage and Souxie and the Banshees. None of the comparisons are quite on the mark. TWBA's sound is elastic and changes from album to album, from muscular Indie Rock to lovely Pop.
This epic indie rock ballad features passionate female vocals, The Edge-like guitars, and old-school instruments (Hammond B-3, rotating Leslie speaker). Delicate one moment, powerful the next, vocals are reminiscent of Tori Amos, Annie Lennox, and Ann Wilson. A song about keeping on, no matter what. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This poignant folk song features lovely female vocals, delicate acoustic guitar, fretless bass, and hand-played bongos. Personal lyrics tell the story of Krain, a rustic corner on Highway 169, southeast of Seattle, while exploring the loss of a loved one to cancer. Suitable for drama, relationships. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Catchy, gritty indie rock with tough female vocals, raunchy guitars. Reminiscent of the Breeders, Veruca Salt, Joan Jett. Suitable for action, conflict, war stories. Also useful for documentaries, footage involving protests or demonstrations. Commemorates South Korea's May 17, 1980 Kwangju Massacre. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This up-tempo ballad features passionate female vocals, chiming guitars, and slick production. Instrumentation includes cello, fretless bass. Lyrics explore how difficult it is to watch a loved one die. Suitable for drama, medical, especially a deathbed scene set in a hospital, hospice, or home. Female Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Heavy, hypnotic indie rock with dynamic female vocals, grinding guitars. Reminiscent of Veruca Salt, AC/DC, with a breakdown featuring Sound Garden-like distorted guitar through a rotating Leslie speaker. Grim lyrics about life as an amputee. Perfect for scene or documentary about war, land mines. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This hypnotic indie rocker expertly mixes elements from indie pop, shoegaze, and alternative. A relentless groove provides the backdrop for tag-team male-and-female vocals as the arrangement shifts between gritty and atmospheric melodies. Lyrics explore the existential angst of modern life. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Inspired by the first responders and medical personnel who stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, this uplifting indie pop song features sweet female vocals, an infectious melody, and a happy groove with real drums. A tribute to heroes everywhere, the lyrics remind us that we're not alone. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
A cheeky, infectious song about love, outer space, and the elusive G-spot, this indie rock gem features charming female vocals, melodic fretless bass, bold guitar, and lively drums. Reminiscent of REM, the Cardigans, Radiohead, the Sundays. Suitable for parties, romance, and comedy. Quirky pop fun. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Synth wave and emo elements combine in this romantic indie pop song, which features super smooth and emotive female vocals, a memorable guitar hook, and a sexy groove. Real drums recorded in a professional recording studio. Lyrics tell the story of a passionate woman who feels everything intensely. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Smoldering female vocals and rowdy guitars power this infectious indie rock song that veers toward garage rock and pop-punk. DIY production amplifies the song's sassy attitude. Lyrics tell the story of a young boy who breaks everything he touches. Ideal for musical montage. Metric meets Green Day. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Big, rowdy guitars, pounding drums, and a galloping bass line ignite this indie rock anthem, a tribute to girl power. Righteous female vocals take no prisoners. Perfect for that emotionally charged moment when the leading woman fights back, kicks butt, or claims the right to her own destiny. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This moody synthwave epic merges dark synthesizers and sultry female vocals with overdriven drum loops, experimental noises, and an evocative soundscape. Suitable for intrigue, cardio, or anything sexy. Blade Runner meets Stranger Things. Lyrics about a woman with the courage to take back the night. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indietronica
Dueling guitar lines, super-smooth female vocals, and powerful drums drive this indie rocker about a mother who is unwilling to give up her son to the war effort. Reminiscent of Silversun Pickups, Smashing Pumpkins. Suitable for action, combat, war, drama, sports. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Long live rock and roll! This quintessential power pop anthem features sexy guitar riffs, huge-sounding drums, and soaring female vocals. An engaging melody, tight arrangement, and '70s-flavored bridge are packed into three minutes of pure fun and energy. Perfect for action, sports, and cardio. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Power Pop
This stripped bare ballad features striking female vocals and simple acoustic guitar. Lonesome EBow melody makes a late entrance before the song disintegrates into lovely chaos and feedback. Reminiscent of Jewel. Lyrics about losing the one you love. Romance, drama, relationships, breakups. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Indie rock anthem featuring soaring female vocals, echo-drenched guitars, driving bass, and real drums. Lyrics deliver a pro-environment message about Mother Earth but are open to interpretation. Perfect for powerful moments, upbeat victories, and anyone with a determined spirit. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Winsome female vocals, chiming guitars, and a sweet melody propel this upbeat indie rock song. Lyrics explore mortality and ceremony but are open to interpretation. Reminiscent of the Cranberries, the Sundays, and other female-fronted '90s alt-rock bands. Recorded in a pro studio with real drums. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driving indie rock song featuring powerful female vocals, gritty guitars, and plenty of swagger. Reminiscent of AC/DC, Tracy Bonham, and the Foo Fighters. Lyrics explore the American occupation of Okinawa from the eyes of a woman raped by a soldier. Suitable for action, conflict, war, documentary. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This sexy, haunting indie rock song features seductive female vocals, professional production, and a spooky-yet-lovely grind. Reminiscent of Garbage, the Cardigans, Tori Amos. Lyrics about betrayal, infidelity. Suitable for romance, breakup, seduction, relationships, as well as horror, macabre. Female Vocals, Rock, Modern RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
This irreverent indie rocker combines pop and punk while featuring strong female vocals and riff-heavy guitars. Ornery lyrics poke fun at “Little House on the Prairie” and “Party of Five,” two TV melodramas from yesteryear. Suitable for dark comedy, action, and quirky scenes of all kinds. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This infectious indie pop song features playful female vocals, quirky lyrics, garage rock production, and a bouncy groove. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie PopCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Passionate female vocals soar over top this driving alt-rocker that features overdriven guitars and real drums recorded in a professional studio. Lyrics explore the joy and anguish of self-discovery within the confines of a nurturing relationship. Song closes with an over-the-top guitar solo. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Psychedelic, heavy indie rock song features sultry female vocals, snarling feedback, and old-school Fender Rhodes piano. Reminiscent of Led Zeppelin (“No Quarter”), Dead Sara, Veruca Salt. Lyrics about the Vietnam War, from the American GI’s perspective. Suitable for war, conflict, action, horror. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" meets Radiohead's "Weird Fishes." This jazzy indie pop song features lovely female vocals, dreamy guitars, a walking bass line, and a shuffling groove. A song about hard-earned wisdom. Perfect for scenes about relationships, life, and growing up. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat indie pop song about running features U2-like guitars, triumphant horns, and powerful, bluesy female vocals. Bouncy, whimsical, just a touch bitchy. Reminiscent of Garbage, Pink, No Doubt. Perfect for sports, running, and women's fitness-related themes. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Power Pop
This driving indie rock song features haunting female vocals, fuzz guitars, a nonstop groove, and a My Bloody Valentine vibe. Sexy, hard-charging mood suitable for cardio, adventure, thriller, horror, extreme sports, and high-octane moments. Lyrics about a sleepwalking woman and her ghostly dreams. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Driving indie rock featuring tough female vocals, heavy guitars, and thundering bass and drums. Reminiscent of Veruca Salt, Garbage, AC/DC. Lyrics explore a soldier’s experiences as he returns home from the war and tries to rejoin society. Suitable for war, conflict, action, drama, politics, horror. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This driving indie rocker features luscious female vocals, a hypnotic groove, and lyrics about a woman seized by romantic love. Suitable for romance, thrillers, action, workouts, and sensuous vignettes. Dark, brooding, and infectious. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Old-school U2 guitar riffs meet sultry female vocals and modern production in this indie rocker. Dynamic arrangement includes grungy breakdown and cello solo. Lyrics explore the Greek legend of sirens luring ships to the rocks. Suitable for action, drama, seduction, horror. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This upbeat, energetic indie rock song features fiery female vocals, heavy guitars, and a dynamic arrangement. Silversun Pickups, REM, Black Sabbath, and "Achtung Baby"-era U2 all rolled into one explosive track. Lyrics explore war and men in power. Suitable for action, war, politics, drama, sports. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
This indie rock song channels the jangling guitars and energy of early REM and the delicate vocals of the Sundays. Strong female vocals, phat fretless bass, and real drums recorded in a professional studio. Romantic lyrics explore the difference between ephemeral passion and true love. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Rowdy guitar-driven indie pop anthem opens with a sing-along chorus before giving way to a smooth, melodic verse with lovely female vocals. Cheeky-but-meaningful lyrics explore saying goodbye to crass materialism and hello to love, life, and forgiveness. Chaotic bridge features more cowbell. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Poignant indie pop song features soulful female vocals, chiming guitars, and a haunting Hammond B-3 organ intro. Reminiscent of Gin Blossoms, REM, 10,000 Maniacs, the Sundays. Lyrics describe driving in a snowstorm and overcoming fear. Road trips, relationships, religion, drama, life. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This bittersweet piano ballad features gorgeous female vocals and a long, melancholy outro. Lyrics explore the love of two people who stay together until the very end. Suitable for romance, drama, relationships, medical, terminal, deathbed. Female Vocals, Pop, Lilith Fair
Melodic indie pop featuring soulful female vocals, an infectious piano hook, and a steadily building, dynamic arrangement. Reminiscent of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “10,000 Miles” but more edgy and lively. Suitable for romance, relationships, drama, sad or wistful scenes. Female Vocals, Pop, Lilith Fair
This indie power ballad features lovely female vocals, soaring guitars, and a powerful crescendo with real drums and melodic piano and bass. Lyrics tell the stories of three characters in a lonely highway town somewhere in Middle America. Cinematic backdrop of a rolling landscape and open highway. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Passionate female vocals, melodic fretless bass, and a dynamic arrangement power this indie pop ballad, which shifts between regular and half time. Reminiscent of the Sundays, but with more gusto and conviction. Lyrics lament the end of summer in a rural setting. Drama, relationships, romance. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Power Pop
Some songs are meant to be heard while behind the wheel of an automobile. Falling somewhere between soft rock and melodic rock, this song features smooth female vocals, professional production, and metaphorical lyrics exploring love and relationships on the road. Sheryl Crow meets Aimee Mann. Female Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
This indie rock anthem features dual female vocals, driving guitars, and a trippy bridge. Big vocal sound. Professional production with real drums. Lyrics about living courageously and appreciating every moment. Suitable for action, drama, sports, and triumphant moments of all kinds. Stadium rock. Female Vocals, Rock, Arena Rock
A lovely indie rock song aimed at anyone who has ever been told who they can - or cannot - love. Atmospheric intro, builds to a triumphant chorus, brooding bridge. Plaintive female vocals, fat fretless bass, big guitars and drums. Artful pop in a winsome package. Gay or straight, love wins out. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Stark, haunting beauty in the form of an acoustic ballad. Features delicate, sultry female vocals. Shadowy electric guitars add eerie texture. Lyrics explore the loss of a loved one. Suitable for drama, romance, war, tragedy. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Emo
Aimee Mann meets Led Zeppelin in this melodic rock song, which features winsome female vocals, old-school guitar tones, a sing-along outro, and powerfully played, John Bonham-style drums. Lyrics explore the golden hour, a photographer’s term. Suitable for drama, relationships, adventure, sports. Female Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
A rolling drum beat and hooky bass line complement chiming guitars and melodic female vocals in this upbeat indie rocker. Quirky pop with a dash of punk. Lyrics tell the story of a woman who built her life by tearing it all down. Suitable for anything fun, moving, or energetic. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
This straight-ahead indie rocker/ballad features passionate female vocals, old-school guitar tones, and a dynamic arrangement. Reminiscent of Sheryl Crow — but with a little more fire. Suitable for drama, romance, relationships, break-ups. A song about being lost and not fitting in. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This slow-groove indie rocker starts small but goes big with soaring female vocals, muscular guitars, and melodic fretless bass. Evocative lyrics explore vivid imagery but are open to interpretation. Well-suited to dramatic moments, horror, and thriller genre. Real drums with indie production. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This infectious indie rocker features sugary-yet-powerful female vocals, an earworm melody, and chime-to-crunch guitars. Sounds like Blind Melon crossed with the B-52's. Quirky lyrics explore the limits of materialism. Suitable for action, sports, comedy, and anything slightly offbeat. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Lush modern rock song with smooth female vocals, catchy guitar lines, and medium-tempo groove. Reminiscent of Natalie Merchant, 10,000 Maniacs, Alanis Morissette, Cheryl Crow. Ambiguous lyrics about a breakup. Suitable for romance, drama, relationships. Female Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
This folk-rock mashup features daring female vocals, a memorable acoustic guitar hook, phat fretless bass, and huge John Bonham-style drums recorded in a pro studio. Lyrics tell the story of an old mill town, the annual carnival, and a traditional way of life that is fast disappearing. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat indie rock song with melodic female vocals, catchy guitar riffs, and old school Hammond B-3 organ. Reminiscent of School of Fish. Somber lyrics explore the American coup d’état in Guatemala in 1954. Suitable for action, drama, history, documentary. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock