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Alternative Rock

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 ... Read More

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BACKLASH (FULL)   (by Ian Kirton )  Composed: 2010
An upbeat, lively, indie guitar rock band track with a confident, positive feel and a strong theme. Overdriven guitars over a tight rhythm section. Good for use in sports such as football, soccer, motorsport and extreme sports. Also would suit youth TV, teen drama, lifestyle TV and documentary. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
SIGN OF LIFE   (by Jon Lawson )  Composed: 2010
In the style of Sigur Ros, builds to big sound, positive and uplifting, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
MAKE A WISH ON WHISPERED STARS   (by Secret Babies )  Composed: 2009
Flowing, mellow guitar and bass, joined by a funky tom-heavy drum beat, with subtle female vocals and golden, shimmering harmonies. Very U2/The Fray vibe. Great for upbeat scenes, families, parents and children, romantic comedies, 20-something dramas, car commercials, greys anatomy type dramas. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
ROCKIN' THE WORLD   (by Jay Marsman )  Composed: 2010
Catchy & drifty indie rock song with positive guitar melodies. Young & fresh. Perfect for trailers, adventure videos, documentaries etc. Listen to it! Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
ONE DAY   (by Michele Vanni )
Positive feelings, hope and warmth fill this soft, alternative rock track driven by a simple guitar riff and a catchy melody. Delicate keyboards and acoustic guitars complete the atmosphere. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
WE R1   (by Nine Lies )  Composed: 2007
Driving Guitar Indie rock song, with pounding drums, big riffs and a great storyline taking you on a road trip from A to B with a let's get together and do this theme. Hot smokin' guitars, fierce vocals -- Save the World is the goal here. Nascar, racing, hot cars, endurance tests, action movies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
WALK THE LINE (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION)   (by Erwin Steijlen )  Composed: 2011
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 Music, Alternative Rock
FRAT PARTY   (by Michele Vanni )  Composed: 2007
The party is in full swing and the band is playing just the right kind of energetic, happy Rock tune that could keep you dancing all nite long. Powerful guitars and bombastic drums drive this Green Day inspired track. Fun high energy, teens, 20-something wild party music, buddy movie, road trip. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
WATCH IT ON FIRE (INSTRUMENTAL)   (by Secret Babies )  Composed: 2009
A lonely, mid-tempo rock song, sparse bass and guitar join a syncopated, skeletal drum track, then build to fiery choruses. A song about going home, growing up, changes and feeling different. Works great for teen movies, dramas. Scenes of thoughtful girls, leaving home, flying the nest from parents, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
NAME IS JOHN   (by Jason Corder )  Composed: 2004
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 Music, Alternative Rock
HIGH OCTANE! - 30 SEC   (by Justin Crosby )  Composed: 2010
High energy fast paced Drum n Bass / Punk Rock n Roll hybrid with a grunge sound. Car commercials, sports, racing, Nascar, Hell's Angels. Hard rocking, high intensity with the attitude of Nirvana. Super for car chases, bikers, kickass action adventure, corporate, news energizer, ESPN, & commercials, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
ELECTRIC LIGHT   (by Kevin Packard )  Composed: 2010
:30 instrumental. Solo guitar with some light pulsating electronic elements serve as a set-up that then explodes into U2ish, guitar driven, inspiring, triumphant conclusion. Great for spots that go from unsure to reassuring, neutral to positive, Ad, family, energy bar, insurance, self-help, security, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
SKATING UNDER THE STARS   (by Jay Marsman )  Composed: 2010
A hopeful & melodic guitar rock song. Sounds like adventure / freedom, skating, youth, adventure, traveling. Check it out! Perfect for tavel or sports videos. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
NO SATISFACTION   (by Nick Nicolas )  Composed: 2007
Punk, metal, serious heavy rock riff groove, angry, distorted electric guitars driven by breakbeat groove fusion. Gritty fun bar lounge club, 20-somethings, teens tweens having fun. Frat party, rave, urban loud repetitive, hip and aggressive. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
RATS OF L.A.   (by Hello Dragon )  Composed: 2008
Catchy, mid-tempo, melodic rock song with big guitars, hooky male vocals with female harmonies and an anthemic chorus. Great for bar scenes, cross-country drives, beer commercials, products aimed at young, hip types. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
WILL WE EVER COME BACK?   (by Misfits & Thieves )  Composed: 2009
A building ballad about the horrors of war from a soldier's perspective, with a "Band of Brothers" feel. Modern production & styling. Poignant, soulful song about saying goodby to life and going into the unknown. Dramatic music for refugees, homeless, encampments, wartorn countries, protests, etc. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
BRIGHT ALT ROCK   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Alt Guitars, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
PIGFACE   (by Fresh Body Shop )  Composed: 2010
Abrasive alternative rock with a punk touch, a crossover between "Nirvana" and "The Sex Pistols". Perfect for "Looser" or "Depressive" mood soundtracks. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
LITTLE CISCO   (by The Reds )  Composed: 2007
A mid tempo metallic rocker in the vein of The New York Dolls, Iggy and the Stooges and David Bowie. Guitar driven with atmospheric keyboard textures and hypnotic percussion track. The song has a good hook and aggressive/pounding ending. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
WHEN YOUR DAYDREAMS DIE   (by Light Box Therapy )  Composed: 2008
A moody alt pop song about life when it loses it's passion. Soulful vocals and haunting lyrics, somewhat bittersweet, nostalgic and tender yet hopeful. Down tempo with a few dissonant chords but evokes a spirit of romance and caring. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
ABOVE THE KITCHEN SINK   (by Martijn de Man )
positive feel alternative rock track with a catchy piano hook, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
WAITING   (by Matt Rank )  Composed: 2006
Upbeat Modern Rock Track, perfect upbeat high energy scenes, more edgy corporate presentations, and commercials with modern alt. rock needs. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
FIVE YEAR PLAN   (by The Reds )  Composed: 1982
Hard drum heavy modern rocker, driving bass, hard guitar, possessed vocal and electronic keyboards in an Eno style. SIMILAR: The Doors, Joy Division, Iggy Pop, Killing Joke, Gang Of Four, Interpol, Nick Cave, PJ Harvey. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
REALLY UP TO YOU   (by The Rockin' Cinders )  Composed: 2009
Rough and ready rock ... Contemporary in style and production. This slamming modern track in no way hedges its bets or plays it safe. Edgy with a story to tell. Give it a home in a production that matters. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
REUNION   (by BonkSounds )  Composed: 2008
A positive uplifting track. Drum kit, bass and multiple guitars going into different segments. Also avaliable as a soundpack including the full track, 70 sec and 40 sec version as well as a stinger. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
FREEWAY - FULL VERSION   (by Justin Crosby )  Composed: 2009
High energy rock reminiscent of U2. Jangly guitars, delayed piano, feedback, picked bass and intense drums give this track the perfect edge for a car commercial, anything automotive, twenty-something or teen branding. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
REEL IT IN 03 PART 1   (by United Sonic Alliance )
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 Music, Alternative Rock
REARVIEW   (by Michele Vanni )  Composed: 2007
The road lies ahead, a new adventure, and in the rearview mirror we see familiar places fading in the distance. The radio plays this happy and somewhat nostalgic tune driven by 12 string acoustic guitars. The main theme is played with more energy and additional electric guitar the second time aroun, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
HEAD BANGER   (by Rock Samplers )  Composed: 2008
College rock, suitable for TV and film, similar to the introduction to Trainspotting. UK Brit pop, upbeat and frantic, would be ideal for TV shows which have an element of speed or time pressure, eg. people running around, tasks to accomplish etc. Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE FOOLIN   (by The Rockin' Cinders )  Composed: 2008
Radio ready glam/rock piece in the vein of The Hives The White Stripes The Strokes The Raconteurs. Classic and modern elements combine to create this supercharged, bold and dynamic rock piece. A great song for commercials and adverts! .. the fresh groove, ultra cool guitar.. Get It, Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
FEEL ALIVE   (by Soundroll )
indie, alternative rock, with cheesy organ melody, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
THE PIXIEMAN COMETH   (by Michele Vanni )
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 Music, Alternative Rock
ONE MORE LIE   (by Chinaski )
strummy and harmony-laden, acoustic-driven,, Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
SCRATCH MY HIVE   (by BonkSounds )  Composed: 2007
Fast paced guitar rock/pop (seamless loop). Maybe a well known european garage band comes to mind here... Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
REVERBERATION 30SEC VS1   (by Darko Saric )
Intense and fast Alternative rock instrumental with electronic elements. Energetic distorted guitars, bouncy bass and intense drums with an electric slide in the chorus. Perfect soundtrack for action, sports, transitions and espionage. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
ECO BOX   (by Jim Moncur )  Composed: 2006
Spacious Rock track with a dance beat. Acoustic and Electric Guitars as well as futuristic, bright and airy Ebow work, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
BREATHE (INSTRUMENTAL)   (by Matt Rank )  Composed: 2006
Modern moody alternative, solitary guitar until 0:32, full band comes in 0:43 into a dark catchy hook, play solo again from 1:15 until 1:47. Great for music needs with modern rock sound with rhythmic instrumentation and heavy driving electric guitars with distortion. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
FURTHER FASTER (RADIO MIX)   (by Michael Corn )  Composed: 2000
Fast melodic modern/alt/pop rock w/strong commercial vibe ala Fallout Boy, Green Day, Foo-Fighters, Weezer, Everclear; male lead voc. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
GROOVEROO   (by Julio Kladniew )  Composed: 2007
Nice funky riff, nice underscore. featuring guitars, and organ solos. Cool and confident. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
GONNA DO IT AGAIN   (by Matt Rank )  Composed: 2006
Song about risks, lyrically deals directly with lottery, stocks, and real estate. Great for TV shows looking for that modern rock sound to surround risky behavior. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
TWIST & SCREAM   (by RF )
Dance beat guitar driven alternative rock. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
YOU CAN COUNT ON IT   (by Dewey Dellay )
Beautiful building anthem. Elegant, pulsing, motivational and uplifting. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
BABY GIRL INSTRUMENTAL   (by Matt Rank )
Instrumental version of Baby Girl, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
DAYDREAM HERO   (by The Rockin' Cinders )  Composed: 2009
A great groove and power chords underpin this contemporary rock song. Cool lyrics, big chorus and a sound all it's own. Perfect for indie films videos corporate branding product launch commercial advert, Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
SUN MIX   (by American Drug War: The Last White Hope )  Composed: 2011
lifestyle, travel, fashion, technology, culture, runway, urban, communication, finance, discovery, breakthrough, adventure. Daft Punk, lady gaga, Kraftwerk, William Orbit, The Presets, Underworld, Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
DREAM OF ME (INSTRUMENTAL)   (by Matt Rank )  Composed: 2006
Smokey modern rock sound driven by distorted guitars in the hook with acoustic guitar driving in the breaks, instrumental version of the song Dream of Me. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
SMOKERS 03   (by Martijn de Man )
powerful rock underscore positive vibe, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
MUTED ROCK   (by Martijn de Man )
Multiple strumming guitars building up into a strong rock groove. Remniscent of Coldplay,U2, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
TURN BY TURN   (by Martijn de Man )
Medium tempo alternative rock tune with a strong guitar riff and powerful beat, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
ALTERNATIVE ANGST 3:19   (by The Music Bakery )
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. Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
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