Alternative country is a term used to describe a number of country music subgenres that tend to differ from mainstream or pop country music. The term is sometimes known as Alt. country and has included country music bands that have incorporated influences ranging from american roots music, bluegrass, rock & roll, rockabilly, acoustic music, americana, honky-tonk and punk rock.
Alternative country can refer to several ideas. Most generally, any musician who plays a type of country music different from the prevailing trend can be said to play "alternative country". By this standard, for example, the Bakersfield sound was alternative in the 1950s, and the Lubbock sound musicians were ...
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Instrumental up-tempo indie rock/alt country ala Wilco, The Decemberists, Old 97s, Jay Farrar, Son Volt. Up-beat, good mood, positive vibe, moves along like a train. Great for scenes with travel, outdoors, work, family, country. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A country-based, laid back, summertime or beach vacation tune about letting go and living life. Similar to Kenny Chesney or Zac Brown material about getting away to Mexico or the Caribbean, smooth with full band orchestration and a touch of exotic percussion, strings and blues. Country crossover. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Country with a story to tell and right on female vocal. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A dark, organic groove using imagery of desert birds and desolate landscapes to pine for a lost love. Pulsing hand percussion and fretless bass open the track, with earthy acoustic guitars joining in. Soulful female vocals complete the lonesome, naturalistic vibe. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A real Texas western sound. Perfect for anything involving cowboys or the old west. Features electric and acoustic guitars. Coyote vocals in the middle. Very climactic. Several stopping points that are very helpful for editing telvision or radio spots. Very effective background music. Instrumental, Country, Country Rock
This fun loving, smoking hot track combines catchy bass riffs, wah-wah guitar, electric slide and bluesy lead guitar to create the perfect southern groove for young lifestyle commercials, promos, comedy and reality TV. funky, open road, getaway, vacation, route 66, melodic bass, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Mellow, cool, confrontational Country-Folk with male vocals and acoustic guitar. Fitting for themes like rural romance, cowboy/farmer country, bar/tavern and more. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Very lively country romp that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's joyous.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Dangerous Southern Delta Blues Dramedy piece is perfect for reality TV, down home dark comedies, western n southern travel shows, anything that needs authentic southern instruments and a quirky crime vibe. Features God-fearing country fiddle, tense mandolin riffs, bluesy dobro and twangy jaw harp. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
A humorous and upbeat folk/pop/country tune. Light hearted lost love song that makes you want to dance and laugh rather than cry for the unfortunate singer who has nothing "left to give", but "up". Features cool counrty guitars with a pop flavor. Not Nashville. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Feels like you're sitting on a front porch in the Blue Ridge Mountains at sundown listening to the crickets and mournful sounds of a hoot owl in the trees. Instrumental, Country, Country Traditional
Upbeat, sassy and lively. Uptempo acoustic based alternative country. Strong female with a bit of sarcasm. Simple band accompaniment that fully supports the tough woman who is emerging in the lyric. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Losing at love is never fun. And sometimes that feeling just won't go away, ever. Traditional/Alternative Country band featuring lead and harmony vocals a la Eagles, a weeping, Nashville steel guitar, tremolo electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Track sounds like Lonestar. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This is a rockin bluesy country song with some great blues harp and electric guitars. A fun song about middle age lovers trying to recapture some of the passion of their youth instead of watching TV for another Friday night. Pull the blind, keep the lights on, and crank it up! Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Fast country groove with a clean guitar lead. Driving and relentless, this track keeps moving. Tight and rhythmic, this track is fast without feeling overly frantic. Real instruments and high quality recording. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Dobro guitars play & slide in sync while jews harp & skunk jug hold down the rhythm. Authentic 'skunk break' mid-track. Comedy, goofy situations, quirky unique track which gives edgy comic relief. Redneck Rockabilly, by Dean H Anderson. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Mellow acoustic rock with a relaxed, roots Americana vibe. Perfect for documentaries, TV ads, voice-overs and many other uses where a homely, nostalgic mood is required. Recalls, Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Laura Marling, Alison Krauss, Grateful Dead, James Taylor, John Prine, Nick Drake, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
We've all felt this before... just how hard it is keeping a relationship together. This country rock song, similar to 70's Eagles, spells it out and you can just feel the turmoil in the mind of the singer. Great for scenes with romantic conflict between two lovers. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A bright rhythmic track with a laid back and easy going country two beat feel. Upbeat nature and simple melody make this suitable for commercials, video presentations or as underscore for a variety of situations calling for a lighthearted down home mood. Features acoustic guitar, piano and synth. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Staying focused on the right things makes us happier and more productive. Focusing on the wrong things takes the color out of life. This bouncy, fast tune with a camera theme works with a scene involving a person on the wrong path and realizing they need to make some adjustments in life. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A guy see's that he needs to 'upgrade' himself so his women will start paying closer attention to him. He doesn't want to take any chances losing his girl. He will start changing things in his life to be the best he can be. He knows he needs to give her the latest version of himself. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Very entertaining roots country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Electronic, Experimental
Country song about coming to terms with the fact that she's gone and drinking to forget is not gonna work! It's time to start living again! Kris Kristofferson/Willie Nelson vibe. Acoustic guitars, harmonica, bass and percussion. Would suit situation where a person is trying to get back on their feet, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A mystical journey through american landscape. Modern heartwarming road trip folk. traveling, moving, driving underscore in a contemporary western feel. contemplative music, wondering reflecting thoughts, free and decisive. pulsating guitars and train drumming, Cymbals and sentimental male choir. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Bad ass, confident, western slow-mid tempo Country-Folk with male vocal, harmonica, acoustic and electric guitar. Existential vibe fitting for scenes in the desert or rural scenarios. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Positive soulful trad country with pleasant vibe and great female vocal. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
An upbeat, energetic, acoustic advertising friendly song. Works great as background/underscore music or as the main theme. Featuring lively mandolin, melodic Slide guitar lines, and hypnotic drums. Great for commercials, TV/Film underscore, websites, Theme music. A la Mumford and Sons, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Very moving roots country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A great Folk Rock/Alt County track ala David Gray about dreaming yourself out of a boring day/life. Starts out with acoustic guitar/male vocals and then opens up into a dreamy acoustic/electric song. Great for ending credits of a movie, a melancholy scene etc. Instrumental/stings/bumpers available. Male Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
A Totally original mid tempo nu disco club track, Funky stab baseline makes way for country and western Guitars and 303 Acid style synths, This Is A sure fire winner, Will work on many diffent types of tv shows and Media Projects. One of the best Sync Tracks you will come across.. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
This spirited banjo-based track conveys backwood’s blues – authentic, playful and raw. Its bare-bones arrangement consists of a single banjo, double bass, drums and bluesy vocals. This is excellent for rural themes, cooking, travel, or anything that needs an Americana touch. Banjo / Americana /, Vocal Pads, Country, Alt Country
Fast country groove with a clean guitar lead. Driving and relentless, this track keeps moving. Tight and rhythmic, this track is fast without feeling overly frantic. Real instruments and high quality recording. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Great building fun, frolic yet dynamic simple Country instrumentation great for backing track for film/TV. LOTS of banjo, fiddles and very acoustic smooth country vibe for the backwoods feel. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Romantic country ballad featuring guitar, piano, strings and hohner harmonica. It could fit well with various footages about rural and country subjects, or about family and love in general. It conveys a sense of mildness, gentleness, sweetness and tenderness. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A great sounding contemporary alternative country / folk song drawing on the best of eighties and nineties folk and pop along with more contemporary American and British influences with expressive vocals and a relaxed, easy-going overall style, Mixed Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Taking "Honky-Tonk Women" to the line dancing and two-stepping country bar. Inspired by the Stones classic it combines the sound and feel of that track with some country twang. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A motivational song about facing a problem and dealing with it.... and allowing a friend to help. Upbeat with cool riffs and solos. Features guitars including a 12 string, plus fiddle and mandolin. Perfect for a drama about facing a problem and making a tough decision with the support of friends. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Tell it like it is roots country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A heartfelt Pop Country that deals with the lifetime experience in love. A #1 song at Indie Music and Radio Indy! A Resume of love that includes a key and one side of the bed. The dominant theme is loneliness and a sense of Sadness. You don't pick Love, it picks you. And sometimes you get picked. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Not your typical sounding country track!! This track was produced with all the modern sounds of today's top hits! Sweet banjo intro and gritty guitars layered in with big acoustic guitars and a driving rhythm that doesn't stop! Great track for reality series, and opening/closing credits. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Where Have You Gone? is an alt-country instrumental ala Robert Plant and Allison Krauss or Band Of Joy. It has a nice mellow Roots Americana vibe that would work in scenes showing rural southern life. This track has lots of texture, atmosphere, and a laid back feeling. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A song about finding a place to call home. Going back to your childhood. Features Pedal Steel, Acoustic Guitars, Violins, Male and Female vocals. Heartwarming ballad with emotional lyrics about memories of younger days. A country feel, good for rural settings, small towns, college dance or concert. Mixed Vocals, Country, Alt Country
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