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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Fast raw gritty street-smart edgy Indie rock grind with power drums and guitar. Perfect for Dog Town, Venice beach, skater punk, extreme sports and upbeat rock guitar promos, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A light, guitar-driven indie rock piece. A nostalgic yet lifting feel with echoing arpeggios. Light, airy and filled with cheerful thoughts, something to look forward to. TV/ Film, adventure sports, health/ organic products spots. Amplified, by Tobias James. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Quirky, syncopated rock piece great for running under a segment. Danceable beat, rhythmic electric guitars, with a hint of unease from synth sounds in the background. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An high energy track with elements of Brit Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock and a hint of Punk, Youthful, happy, a little bit wild / reckless, Uplifting and energizing,, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This upbeat alternative music combines a fun style with positive energy. The electric guitars strum a vibrant rhythm while the wild synthesizer melody dances over the piano and bass. This music is perfect for animation, television, ads, explainers, infomercials and much more. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This bright and airy slab of indy rock sets a positive and upbeat tone for show intros and outros fun sassy commercial and sunny days, smooth guitars foot-tapping drums and melodic synths grab attention and keep people smiling,, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Guitar heavy open string drone song with cracking snare drum and bongo's. Would be good in advertisement geared towards youth or any hip TV show. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A heartfelt, uplifting song about standing strong, facing the future with hope in your heart. A soaring female vocal is contrasted with a hypnotic male backing, that builds to a soaring climax. Works well at the climax of a movie, dramatic success, heroine walking away triumphant, driving scenes. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie/Alternative Rock Track. Melodic Electric and acoustic guitars, drums and bass. Siamese Dream era Smashing Pumpkins grungy style uplifting feelgood alternative rock. Lyrically the song is about being stuck in dead end job and wanting to break free from a mundane groundhog day life. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
"War" era U2 meets Alanis Morissette in this indie rock song about alienation, heartbreak, and redemption. Opening softly with a lonesome electric guitar running through a phaser, the quiet intro gives way to big up-tempo drums, full-throated female vocals, fretless bass, and echo-laden guitars. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Quirky and fun teen "hang out" song. Cute chorus and fun verses, and an interesting mix of Acoustic and Electric Guitars. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Alternative rock song, energic and explosive, in a "Nine Inch Nail" style, with a melodic chorus. Perfect for all kinds of action soundtracks, extreme sports, 20-something club scene, TV, Film, Indie or Documentary. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A rock song about a guy I used to know who lived above a bar. Storytelling male vocals with roots rock and grunge guitars. Builds to a great place in the chorus. Great for a bar scene, indie movie, commercial etc. Instrumental available. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Melodic guitar-driven indie rock with tender female vocals. Perfect for wide-screen vistas, driving scenes, and suddenly dawning epiphanies. Starts small, goes big. A song about family - Mother, sister, son - and how, even when we're surrounded by love, we often feel alone. A bittersweet montage. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Energetic, bouncy and pleading, this alt-rock track has a fun, upbeat youthful feel. Perfect for street urban lifestyle and hip young lifestyle commercials. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This rocking, upbeat track is always on the move and shifts vibes often. Features a catchy guitar riff and a driving bass and drum groove. Blistering lead enters later at 1:35. The groove will have you tapping your toes in no time flat. Great for young lifestyle commercials, promos, & underscore, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bluesy, free spirited, upbeat Rock instrumental feat. cool guitars (Hendrix) and vintage retro sounding drums. Fitting for soundtracks and themes like letting loose, celebrating, dancing, and more. Needs a break from the daily grind, leaves work early to cause a little mischief (RL Burnside), Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Slow Drum intro -- Song about longing for someone, believing they will have that person back and trying not to loose there mind thinking about it because it haunts them. Mid tempo Guitar monologue towards end of song. Sounds like The Beatles, Crowded House, Pink Floyd, James Bond Theme. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indietronica
A moody, plaintive ballad with a touching female vocal, about going home, returning to the place you grew up. Supported by some subtle piano, moody bass and mellow harmonies. Works well in romantic breakup scenes, indie club nights, emotional decision making scenes. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bouncy and Groovy Rock track with Southern Rock elements. The intro begins with a drum loop and a guitar riff a la Lynyrd Skynyrd then Energetic Drums and Driving Electric Guitar come in. This is the perfect track for Entertainment, TV / Instrumental, Film / Instrumental, Romantic Comedy, Instrumental, Rock, Roots Rock
Mid-paced indie alt-rock jam with groovy beats, retro vibe guitars and lush female vocals that deliver. This one's about hardship and facing the realization that your relationship just won't work out, even though you love each other. Great for breakup scenes, farewell, goodbyes and lonely roads. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An interesting pop-rock song with gentle verse and heavy rock chorus; the general arrangement sounds particularly soft and elegant; it sounds very joung and fresh, it could be perfect for urban/street tv spots or films about boys and girls, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An edgy, moody rock song about tiredness, relationships, fighting over small things, with a subtle female vocal, that explodes into punky rock chorus with male/female harmonies. Great for breakup scenes, difficult relationships, creepy slasher films, edgy dramas, scenes of sudden violence. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Quirky, provocative indie rock with dynamic female vocals, chiming bells, and a galloping, muscular beat. Sounds like Garbage, Bjork, Kate Bush, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Opaque lyrics hint at 9/11 but are open to broad interpretation. Suitable for action, drama, and relationships gone sour. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Melodic fast/mixed tempo alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Green Day, Weezer, Elvis Costello, The Police; male lead voc. Lyrics about teen rebels without a cause, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cool, grooving and fun, this feel-good track has that elusive classic yet modern edge we all love. Features bouncy, easygoing electric guitars, strumming acoustic and smooth lead guitar. Captures the sound of The Black Keys and blues-rock bands to a tee! Check out the chorus at:46, hooky indeed! Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Inspiring, energetic alt rock track with a soaring “oh” vocal hook. Big distorted electric guitars, crunchy bass, jangly acoustics, and driving drums come together in a propulsive wall of sound. Perfect for road trips, energizing sports team encouragement, and anything that feels unbounded and free. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Female Rock Vocals with Acoustic and Electric Guitar with Drum and Bass. Written after a heavy summer rain storm, the solitude and solace of an silent Guitar. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette, Grace Slick. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This dark and brooding track has a rock edge that can add attitude and a sense of pace and purpose to your project. The lyrics reflect someone experiencing something new and unexpected and is still trying to gauge whether it is wrong or not. This track is also available as an instrumental version. Male Vocals, 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
An energetic and edgy piece with a powerful change in tempo and time signature after the first chorus hook. A brooding and darker piece about fear of not knowing what's around the corner. A delicate male vocal delivery that escalates to a greater sense of urgency and a desire to find closure. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A grungy, dirty track with an industrial feel. It's foundation is a hard, old sounding piano accented by guitars, and electro noise. It would be perfect for a reflective scene in a movie or a commercial ad. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Energetic, upbeat rock track featurng electric guitars, strings, bass guitar and drums. Mood is something like "superhero thriumphant victory". Works great in business, web, commercials, advertisement and other non-profit and commercial multimedia projects, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
To my sweet little grandson - I love you Honey to the moon and back infinite times forever "My Personal Message To My Grandson" basic rock/pop featuring guitar organ bass drums and vocals suitable for broadcast TV/Internet/Film, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark melodic Pop alternative track with Female sexy Female Vocals about a powerful and tragic of the loneliness experience in an emotional or physical crises. Sounds like Tori Amos and Portia meets Garbage. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie-rock / Alternative rock with guts and attitude. Guitar, drums and bass. Reckless and unruly, with a moderately energetic drive. Good for sports, stunts, dirt and grit, rocked-out parties and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Acoustic guitars strum a short intro before this track explodes in a powerful, if a bit melancholic, Alt Rock anthem with a simple but memorable melody carried by electric guitars and male voices. Wall of Sound choruses contrast with a softer verse and bridge that build up to the climax once again. Vocal Pads, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Urgent, driving pop-rock song about life, choices, facing the future with an open mind. Subtle female vocals over a driving rock band. Works well at the climax of a movie, dramatic success, heroine walking away triumphant, driving scenes, sports montages. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hard rock song about the lure of a dangerous passion that becomes a harmful obsession. The lyrics have a powerful pull of repetitive lust for the catastrophic object-a lover, a drug, an obsession. The backdrop of electronica gives the song a menacing quality that foreshadows doom. Heavy and powerful, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Lush, experimental indie pop with smooth-as-pudding female vocals, a rolling groove, and The Edge-like guitars. Bells, synthesized strings, even a breathing track round out this sophisticated piece reminiscent of U2, Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega. Cryptic lyrics hint at the Iraq War and Hurricane Katrina. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fun and cocky indie-rock. Youth party / reckless behavior / acting out. Care free, with feelgood factor. Good for youthful fun, sports, extreme sports, motorsports, rocked-out parties and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driving sports rock track with an uplifting and anthemic sound. Accomplished, confident and triumphant. Great underscore for a positive or inspiring message. Modern, cool and moving music. Great music for sports games and programs, TV and radio commercials, reality TV shows and movie trailers etc. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An edgy, moody rock song about restlessness, moving on, with a subtle female vocal, that explodes into punky rock chorus with male/female harmonies. Works great for road movies, charged emotional scenes in dramas, fight scenes, breakup scenes, difficult relationships, edgy dramas. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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