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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Aggressive, rebellious punk rock song about the pressures of society and social norms. Melodious with a catchy hook and pre-chorus. Similar artists: Green Day, Offspring, Pennywise, NOFX, Blink 182, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bouncing, pretty, guitar-based acoustic folk-rock, male vocal. A touching message lyric about the importance of caring for our "Island In The Sky", a metaphor for planet Earth. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Raw trashy alternative rock. Classy sleaze with guitars from hell. From car ad campaign to apps & games via extreme sports and TV vampire brawling truckers it's all good. Not pretty, not sweet.. nasty medicine. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Melodic alternative style rock song with doubled guitars. Vocals and guitar rise to a more driving middle and quiets back down to a mellow mood near the end. Low-fi rock influences of the mid 1990's. Good for comedies humour, or light scenes about fear of commitment. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Intense Rap,Metal song about different types of people, some have qualities that others don't. Sounds like AC,DC, Kid Rock, POD, Metallica, Korn, Marilyn Manson, KISS. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Powerful rock guitar theme with bass and live drums. Suitable for a wide variety of uses. The track offers a wide range of dynamics and a contemporary feel. Whist it remains authentic and catchy the track is very constant through out in terms of it's instrumentation. This track has lots of energy. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This groovy alternative rock track is filled with attitude and swagger. A glam rock beat and a throbbing bassline lay the foundation for a filthy Black Keys' style guitar riff and some quirky Farfisa organ. Perfect for sports, pop culture, or anything requiring a cool, cocky attitude. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Great indie pop rock vocal track. It's really upbeat and positive, a cross between U2, Coldplay and Mumford and Son. With it's strings, accordion, vocal ahs, acoustic guitar, piano, and heavy four on floor bass drum it works perfectly in today's t.v. world. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Pop Rock Guitar driven track, risk and yet resolved. Sounds like Joni Mitchell, Graetful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A fun, loud, take-no-prisoners indie rock song with shouted vocals, a clap-along chorus, and plenty of hooks. Perfectly suited to party scenes, collegiate comedy capers, or summertime fun. The mood is happy, aggressive, and frantic. The perfect song for high-energy scenes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Writer wrote this song for his own wedding and wife. The lyrics are 'she is everything to me and nothing but her true self'. Sounds like Jason Mraz meets Billy Joel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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
Danger of the internet, Odd weird take on the web and all the things children can get into to get into trouble. Could be used in scene or documentary of kids getting themselves in trouble surfing the web, Crime CSI Reality TV, Narrative intro, Mixed Vocals, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
A big, bouncy indie rock song with a dance beat. The guitars are loud and rude, the bassline is funky and melodic, and the attitude is pure arrogance. Sounds like Primal Scream jamming with Oasis. Would be perfect for scenes of triumph, beer commercials, or any character strutting their stuff. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Medium Uptempo Modern Alt/Pop Rock w/modern and classic elements ala Foo Fighters, Weezer, Elvis Costello, The Beatles. Male lead voc. Cheeky vocal and lyrics about a thief on the run, and whether he'll be caught. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A real emotive 'Hero track'. A reflective and sad dark tune led by an intense electric guitar. Suitable for a break in action movie in dramatic scenes and for underscoring images of special importance. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An edgy instrumental track, suspenseful and dark. A little distortion on the bass and guitars, and interesting percussion treatments keep this one interesting. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Guitar oriented instrumental rock. Raw, driving and menacing. Powerful guitar and synth lines with real drums. Perfect for a fast car race or extreme sports show. Some parts are funky, some are mean and dirty, but overall a fast paced whirl into a crashing spinout! Groovy bass line. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dramatic and Uplifting Emotional Indie/Aternative Rock - sparse drum and bass verse with haunting keyboard and building guitars. Big chorus with rocking guitars/synth banging drums. Dark and Bright, Light/Shade, Pensive, Intense, Wistfull. About being heard, giving something back, needing more, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This exquisite wrist-cutter presents a perfect male vocal with a sweet and story-telling guitar. Great for any emotional scene or vibe in film or tv. You are lulled into a quiet, beautiful and melancholic world but ultimately redeemed as the band kicks, offers a reggae beat and all is good. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
High end Male Vocals with smooth Bass and light Acoustic Guitars then build into a chorus with light Electric Guitars. Sounds like Grateful Dead, Dave Mathews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dynamic and dramatic rock song, sophisticated and developing, but with a nice edge and good crunch. Sounds like Foo Fighters, U2, The Strokes, or Coldplay. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
Driving Guitar heavy Alternative Rock Instrumental would work well with any Action, Adventure, Club, Party, Concert, Hip alternative rock Scene in TV/Film/Video. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A strong, energetic alternative rock song aimed at the contemporary youth market but with wider appeal and potential uses in targeted advertising, film, tv and media projects, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Big epic track. Sweet piano melody, soaring The Edge style guitars and driving rock beat sets this track apart. Corporate video, branding, TV, movies, media, advertising, closing credits. High impact and heartfelt. Modern, pulsing, emotional beautiful and uplifting. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Soft guitar playing in the beginning, then becomes more energetic and soft guitar come back into play. Light acoustic song showing some folk background dedicated to a girl named "amy". Sounds like FooFighters, Weezer, Modest Mouse. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Active and rhythmic Alternative Rock track in the style of Audioslave. Guitar driven and up-tempo. Fits all action-packed footage like sports, car ad's etc. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hip garage rocktune. Live bandrecording! Heavy guitars, pounding drums and a great male rockvoice make this alternative mix sound like The White Stripes. Great for fashion commercials tv and movie scenes. Used by Wrangler and MTV, Male Vocals, Rock Music, Modern Rock, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Creeping Female Rock Vocals, baritone, Electric Guitar and mandolin. An explanation of a dream interpretation about two people. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Playful alternative/pop rock guitar with a steady backbeat rhythm and a mid section with a glowing, ambient guitar melody and alternative/reggae style choppy drumbeat. Great for production music on a talk show, travel documentary or profile of a celebrity. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A big, bouncy alternative rock song featuring an organ in the chorus. Lots of pounding adrenaline and hands-in-the-air moments. Very energetic track with a raw, wild feel. Would be perfect for intense scenes (sports, action, getaway scenes, etc.). A cross between Nirvana, Oasis, and The Black Keys. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Strong Percussive intro with added layered guitars and Male, Female Vocal counterparts, ala "Radiohead". Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Tense intro with haunting lead guitar very electronic feel breaking into uplifting chorus piano and guitar leads intense slow burn bridge. High synth and guitars add a mysterious and suspenseful feel. Great for intense dramatic background CSI crime scene robbery. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A funky indie rock / hip hop hybrid song with a bouncy dance-rock groove. The guitar riff is insistent and repetitive, and the bassline is funky as all get-out. The main riff repeats on a groovy, hypnotic loop, over and over. Perfect for parties, happy scenes, beer commercials, triumphant moments. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Alternative Rap
The cool thing about this track, besides the fact that it totally rocks, is it's got a lot of different sections to choose from. Featuring funky, crunchy guitars ala Led Zeppelin, it's great for party scenes, commercials, promos, and anything that needs a little taste of epic edgy rock. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Super catchy, bouncy pop tune that features cool guitar hooks, organ and synthesizer sounds. Perfect for bar scenes, road trips, parties, and commercials for products like blue jeans, beer, or cars. A night on the town, out with friends or a special girlfriend, crossroads in life, which way to go? Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie-pop / Alternative rock with a very happy feel and a twangy sound. Similar to the style of Two Door Cinema Club or Feeder, this track has a high happiness factor and a quirky, charming, British indie sound. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
This lush indie pop gem features driving acoustic guitars, haunting Ebow through a rotating Leslie speaker, and emotive female vocals reminiscent of Ani DiFranco and Alanis Morissette. Punchy drums and jangly percussion provide an uplifting backbeat. A song about faith and love. Triumph. Resolution. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This adrenaline rush rock track is perfect for action, sports, or anything needing a high-energy soundtrack. Combines the radio ready rock sound of The Foo Fighters with the poppier side of The Pixies. Positive, powerful, and pounding. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cool, confident n rebellious, this powerful classic rock track has a cocky, swaggering vibe perfect for reality TV, corporate / advertising applications, opening themes n more. Features crunchy electric guitar riffs, awesome ensemble hits, hard hitting drum grooves n fills. Cool breakdown at 1:10. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Medium tempo melodic alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Incubus, Nickelback, The Police, Led Zeppelin, Rush. Male lead voc. Lyrics about a woman denying a man's romantic pleas. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Infectious indie pop featuring an up-tempo groove, memorable hooks, The Edge-like guitar, and winsome female vocals. Sounds like U2, Garbage, and Sarah McLachlan. Relationship-themed lyrics include a refrain about finally being free. Suitable for breakups, drama. The heroine strikes out on her own. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
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