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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Heavy drumming over rising cello and violin strings makes for an uplifting track ideal for portraying the emotion of hope. Perfect for movie scenes, documentaries and commercials alike. Beautifully inspiring alt rock with an orchestral twist, also featuring gentle piano and melodic electric guitar. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Uptempo punk rock instrumental. Hot and Energetic, uplifting alternative rock music, frantz ferdinand style with cool laid back joy motion of acoustic guitars and electric guita riff in a full band underscore. wild and young, for indie films teen and youngsters commercial, hipster driven happiness. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Punk
An energetic balls-to-the-wall alt-rock song with plenty of punk attitude. Pounding drums, a mixture of distorted and jangly guitars, and a great melody. Has a very triumphant, confident feel. Would be perfect for action scenes, sports, or anything requiring some intense yet positive music. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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 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
Catch the buzz with the sound this sunny Indie tune. Looking for a fresh upbeat positive retro sound? Fast paced acoustic guitar bass and drums with harmonica synth takes you back to the seventies but with a modern indie pop rock groove! Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
The word gets around in this romantic troublesome love reunion. Features powerful Male and Female vocal harmonies. Emotional and heartache pop rock band song. emotional, electric lead guitar solo, intimate, heartfelt, melodic, cops, robbers, police, fire fighters, dogs, cats bull riding, Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Fun and uptempo indie-rock. Care free and energetic, with a feelgood, moderate forward drive and momentum. Good for youthful fun, party, sports and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Powerful track with smokin' guitars and pounding drums. High energy, positive feel, Nascar, commercials, extreme sports, action, road trip, industrial, indie, Alternative rock. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An Alternative Rock instrumental. Tomorrow never knows inspired. Bright and energetic, featuring ascending electric guitar, drum kit and organ that create a determined, adventurous mood. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A driving electronic indie rock piece inspired by The Killers. Features a fun, quirky synth melody and a repeating glockenspiel/piano motif. Hard hitting drums and distorted guitars rock out as the piece crescendos to an emotional climax. Perfect for commercials needing modern, edgy, positive vibes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An inspiring and uplifting rock track driven by electric guitars great for Corporate, Presentations, Commercials, Informercials, Live Events, TV Themes etc. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
Pop/Rock/Movement. This fast paced number is the perfect backing for an "extreme sports" type situation. Determined, action packed and fun-filled. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Big hounding distorted guitars with powerful base and strong percussion. edgy lead with spacious smooth base/percussion Bridge. bad guy, troublesome, danger hard rock track smokey bars, grunge and gritty urban themes fight themes action scenes transition scenes, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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. Gutsy and rough. Unruly, spiteful, youthful. Good for action, sports, BMX / skating / other X-sports. Dirt and grit, stupid stunts and questionable behavior, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
A full on killer alt-rock track. Raucous guitars, driving drums and 80's synthesizers result in a track that's epic with attitude. Ideal for TV/Film, sports, corporate or travel. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A funky dance rock song with lots of indie undertones. Franz Ferdinand meets The Animal Collective and they hit it off. The funkiest bassline this side of Bootsy Collins complements the jagged, spiky guitars. Bongos crash the party and refuse to leave. A good time is had by all! Party, party, party. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie-rock / Alternative rock with guts and attitude. Guitar, drums and bass. Reckless and unruly, with a moderately energetic drive, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Atmospheric and soft alternative rock with synths arrangement evocating a nostalgic and ethereal feeling, imagine a cloudy day with a person walking with many thoughts looking for wisdom in a gray sky. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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, Alt Rock
Electronic pop rhythmic dance track. Ideal for documentaries, commercials, product presentations and promotion, sports, advertising, radio, web, film Instrumental and t.v. hooks for car commercial,, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driving Raunchy Blues Rock, Garage Rock song. Sounds like The Black Keys and The White Stripes. Features guitars, bass, drums and organ. Great for car commercials, Fashion products, clothing. Works well in smokey bar, fight scene. Beer commercial, bikers, Jeans commercial. Extreme Sports, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A heavy and powerful rock track in a style similar to what you would expect from bands like Foo Fighters and Kings of Leon. Multiple guitar parts, bass, drums and synth create this full and appealing sound. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
Moody Indie Rock song ala Radiohead. Starts out with acoustic guitars/bongos and then builds with BIG electric guitars, moog synthesizer and passionate male vocals. VERY DYNAMIC. Lyrics are about losing ones innocence. Great for dramatic/romantic scenes, scenes involving thought or contemplation etc, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A driving, modern rock song that starts with a guitar riff and swells with a three-part vocal chorus. Backbeat drums lay the foundation. Perfect for grooving while driving. The lyrics are reassuring, saying not to worry so much, you'll be alright. Perfect if you like early Coldplay. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A big, bouncy, alternative rock song featuring an organ in the chorus. Lots of sing-along hooks and hands-in-the-air moments. Very energetic track with a raw, wild feel. Would be perfect for intense scenes (bank heist, brawl, fast getaway, etc.). A cross between Nirvana, The Pixies, and Oasis. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An electric guitars, energetic drums and a pulsating bass, complete with a guitar solo. This rousing melody is PERFECT for TRAILERS, SOUNDTRACKS, SPORTS clips, but could also be useful for Video Games, advertising, TV-shows, Modern Films, corporate branding. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Agressive and tense, with big roomy distorted guitars and punchy drum kit. This track sounds like Foo Fighters or Arctic Monkeys. Relentless drive through verses and choruses make for a perfect complement to extreme sports or action. Really nice section of hits at the end add great sync potential. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
Drifty, energetic dubstep with catchy synths, keyboard, effects and powerful beats. Sounds smooth, but frisky as well. Suitable as modern background music, for extreme sports, big events, parties. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark atmospheric indie rock soaked in reverb. Long building intro leading into male vocals at 2:43 min. Edgy, tense, hypnotic, freaky, mysterious & creepy. Crime in progress, murder, home invasion, teenage rebellion, chase in the woods. Garage, grunge, kick ass, menacing, sinister, evil & hilarious. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Grooving rock song about a person wanting to see someone again. Steady driving rhythm and infectious chorus with B-3 style organ. Starts with a high-hat four count. Soft gentle vocals contrast with the aggressive tone of the song. Good for driving and moving, exercise, and fast paced scenes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Super catchy pop/rock tune with distorted chugging Cars like guitars, Casio keyboard sounds, hooky male vocals and female harmonies. Would be perfect for road trips, driving, relaxed party scenes. Beach party, kegger party, romantic comedy, dark humor. Soulful lyrics, great rhythms and beats. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A high slide style guitar plays a haunting melody over beautiful acoustic chord progression, with drums and bass accomp. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driving rock instrumentation featuring aggressive and dissonant guitar hooks features driving verses and building choruses with unexpected stops and starts. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A gorgeous, haunting indie pop song with soulful female vocals, gritty guitar, powerful drums and cello, and a memorable piano hook. This slow burning mood piece oozes beauty and intensity. Perfect for gut checks, emotional climaxes, and sober epiphanies. A song about tapping inner strength. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
a dramatic acoustic song about moving on in life/leaving people and bad situations behind. Starts out acoustic with passionate male vocals and gets eerie with some electronic instrumentation as it builds. This track ends in a dreamy lofi way, Great for an offbeat scene/movie as well as other uses. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A trippy indie rock song ala Beck about a man and an older woman. The only thing they have in common is sex. Bongos, acoustic/electric guitars, raspy male vocals and weird feedback in bridge. Dynamic. Great for a scene involving a relationship, Cougar or breakup scene etc. Bumper/alternate versions. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie Rock/Pop music features female voice, piano and rock band. The music is about the person's eager to leave a disappointing environment and to move on and gain a peaceful state of mind. Ideal for expressing the feeling of lost and struggle, scenes of heartbreak, lonely or frustrated mood. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A dark moody song ala NIN about a life going no where. Great strange guitars and male vocals. Fantastic moody track suitable for a depressing or dramatic film or TV scene. This is my studio version, but my lofi version was reviewed very well and also ended up on a compilation. Stingers/instrumental, Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Total chaos--punk craziness--Features driving guitars and almost out of control drums. The vocals are for effect only. Great for sports, action, fights and hurried, frantic scenes. Youthful energy and indifference. Male 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
Indie Lo-Fi rock song that is angry and raw. This music speaks about our current state of affairs: economy, love lives, families... all seem to be headed in a downward spiral with no cure in sight. Works great for youthful, drama, mystery, rebellious, dysfunction, political and adventure productions, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative rock with an electronic, industrial influence. Energetic and upbeat. Layers of distorted electric guitar, electronic beats, distorted lo-fi male vocals. A bit like NIN, Prick, or Pigface but with an upbeat, pop feel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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
A track with an ominous, threatening vibe. Strange ambient sounds and drums are combined with a classic smoky electric bass creating a strange and full of anticipation, suspense feeling. Ideal for film soundtracks, is unique for action and suspense scenes. Sounds like John Murphy, Pink Floyd, Cure, Instrumental, Rock, Ambient Rock
Desperate cry to just "stay" rock ballad-ish featuring lap steel piano pegged distorted rubber band guitar pushing the needle at times bass drums combine to give a nearly anthem like feel simple lyrics reflecting the title with great big backing vocals suitable for broadcast Film/TV/Internet, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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