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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Winsome female vocals, chiming guitars, and a sweet melody propel this upbeat indie rock song. Lyrics explore mortality and ceremony but are open to interpretation. Reminiscent of the Cranberries, the Sundays, and other female-fronted '90s alt-rock bands. Recorded in a pro studio with real drums. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie rock anthem features soaring female vocals, fretless bass, a dynamic arrangement, real drums recorded in a professional studio, and powerful guitars that range from acoustic to distorted. Lyrics explore love, forgiveness, and a belief in our better angels. The Sundays meets Alanis Morissette. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Written for the post-9/11 world, this indie rock anthem features soaring female vocals, driving guitars, and real drums recorded in a professional studio. The lyrics call on everyone to set aside political and religious differences in order to make the world a safer place for dreams, joy, and love. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Like an alternative rock time capsule from the '90s, this indie rocker channels the searing vocals of Alanis Morissette and the fuzz guitars of Smashing Pumpkins and the Offspring. Bonus: acoustic guitars, fretless bass, and real drums recorded in a pro studio. Lyrics explore the trap of alcoholism. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This hypnotic indie rocker expertly mixes elements from indie pop, shoegaze, and alternative. A relentless groove provides the backdrop for tag-team male-and-female vocals as the arrangement shifts between gritty and atmospheric melodies. Lyrics explore the existential angst of modern life. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Rowdy indie rocker featuring alternatively wicked and sweet female vocals, upbeat and fuzzed out guitars, and a driving rhythm section. Bittersweet lyrics search for a silver lining in our downfall. Suitable for high-energy workouts, chase scenes, action, confrontations, apocalypse, assorted mayhem. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
This hard-charging indie rocker features soaring female vocals, a driving rhythm section, and gritty-yet-melodic guitars. Lyrics explore life and death on the African savanna. Suitable for adventure, nature, chase scenes, thriller/suspense, sports, and cardio workouts. Instant impact and energy. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Old-school U2 guitar riffs meet sultry female vocals and modern production in this indie rocker. Dynamic arrangement includes grungy breakdown and cello solo. Lyrics explore the Greek legend of sirens luring ships to the rocks. Suitable for action, drama, seduction, horror. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat, driving indie rock song with a memorable guitar hook and powerful, melodic female vocals. The heroine in this song quits her job and sets out to visit a place she's never been. Dedicated to anyone ready to make a big change in their life. Kairos: "a propitious moment for decision or action." Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Uplifting alternative rock featuring soaring female vocals, bombastic real drums, heavy guitars, and a churning bass groove. While the tempo eventually progresses from half-time to full-time, the arrangement alternates between heavy verses and soft, melodic sections. Lyrics about never giving up. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Guitar Driven Mid-Tempo Rock Song with Strong Guitar Solo Sax and Lyric Regarding Life's Pitfalls Uncertainties Unexpected Bumps in Road and Need to Understand that Shit Happens to Elevate Oneself. Perfect for Film TV Drama Comedy Tragic Coming to Terms Rebuilding Growth, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Intense male vocals layered on an atmospheric, majestic-sounding, driving Indie/Alternative Pop/Rock song; guy would walk five thousand miles to the middle of nowhere just to know there is something more out there; ambient and distorted electric guitars, moody synthesizers, pulsating drums and bass, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A searing indictment of Wall Street cronyism. Sharp string stabs & dissonant low swells are joined by big drums & anguished falsetto vocal. Unsettling but irresistibly catchy, big melodic hooks reel you in like a predatory loan. Perfect for political satire and documentaries on the financial crisis. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
stadium anthem a la pink floyd, radiohead and the verve psychedelic pop with very catchy chorus, and abstract lyrics, great for trailer for film or end titles also as a theme for a tv show or big commercial, beatles, eastern influence, hypnotic ambient, mystic, Dark side of the moon, led Zeppelin,, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat, fast, driving indie rock track with cosmic, space rock vibe featuring electric guitars, bass, drums. Perfect for advertising, sports, slideshow, youtube promotion and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A cool, powerful royalty free alt rock, with killer guitar riffs, fat growling bass and stylish drums, best for trailers, extreme sports, racing, or gaming content, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An exciting, powerful alternative rock song with killer guitars, epic solos, heavy drums and strong bass, best for action trailers, motivational contents, sport and action video clips and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An uplifting, powerful rock anthem with energetic guitars, punchy drums and strong bass, best for motivational / sport contents, video games and trailers, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This song is a driving dream-inspired about an invasion or impending war and trying to escape, heading to the airport with your family/loved ones wondering what's going to happen next - and it's all, like the driving spooky music says - surreal. Female vocal indie rock rhythmic powerful sensual, Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
This is and cheerful, confident, energetic indie rock / punk rock track with aggressive and criminal vibe featuring electric guitars, bass, drums. Perfect for action, sports, extreme sports, teenage, youth oriented projects, youtube content background, brands advertising and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This is a modern, driving, explosive indie rock track with garage rock vibe, featuring overdriven electric guitars, fuzzy bass and drums. This track will breathe energy and style into your future media projects! It will be perfect for action, sports, teenage / youth oriendet projects and more media, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hard, energetic indie rock track with aggressive guitar riff, fat basses and strong beat with toms and claps, that brings confidence and power to this music. Best for workout / training, extreme sports, video games, action movies / trailers, commercials and visuals, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A powerful, bouncy stomping rock track with catchy guitar riffs, fat synth bass, claps and cool drums, best for sports clips, action games or promos, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A strong, confident alternative rock track with crunchy funky guitars, fat bass and groovy drums. Perfect for games, workouts, road trips or action trailers, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An uplifting royalty free alternative rock with catchy guitars, pumping bass, stylish drums and synths. Best for promos, ads, movies, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A powerful, strong royalty free alternative rock, with fat guitar riffs, leads, bass, synths, and big drums, best for action scenes, games, or extreme sports clips, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Powerful and heavy rock track with killer guitars, fat bass, and punchy drums - perfect for extreme sports, fitness and motivation content, and fashion commercials, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An energetic, alternative rock tune, with killer guitars, driving pushy drums, and gritty bass. Best for action film chases, games, racing, or sports promo clips, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Powerful, energetic stomping, clapping rock with killer guitar riffs, big drums, fat bass and uplifting vocals, best for action sports, trailers, lifestyle vlogs, motivation, bid, bet, trendy clips and more, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An uplifting, powerful alternative rock, with energetic guitars, airy piano, bass, and strong drums, best for reels, vlogs, sports, action, or gaming contents, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A strong, motivational royalty free indie rock, with a big wall of guitars, solos, basses, and cool drums, best for sports, action, workout, or travel footage, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A potent, energetic stomping rock anthem, with killer guitar riffs, big drums, claps, risers, and vocal hooks, best for sports, action trailers, or cool games, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An upbeat, driving indie rock with energetic guitars, pumping bass guitar and stylish drums, best for sport content, movies and video games. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An energetic, confident, hot alternative rock with funk grooves, driving guitar riffs, crispy bass and punchy drums. Best for action, road movie, extreme, sport / workout contents, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This is an upbeat, energetic indie rock with heavy overdriven bass guitar, cool crunchy guitars and stylish drums. Best for youth oriented projects, party videos, extreme sports and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A groovy, powerful alternative rock with stylish overdriven sound, driving guitars, gritty bass and punchy drums. Best for sports, car chase, action movies and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A confident, rough heavy adrenaline rock with stylish energetic guitars, fuzz overdriven bass and punchy drums. Best for extreme sports, workout, racing, action movie trailers and games, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Energetic, upbeat indie rock with stylish lo-fi sound, driving guitars, pumping bass and drums and catchy vocal shouts, best for party sequences, sport content, youth features and advertising, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Energetic, upbeat indie rock with stylish lo-fi sound, driving guitars, pumping bass and drums and catchy vocal shouts, best for party sequences, sport content, youth features and advertising, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Uplifting, energetic and motivational rock track featuring electric guitars, bass, drums, piano and some synth. Perfect for advertising, commercials, documentary, teenage, sports and more media projects, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This ia an aggressive, powerful, high energetic rock track featuring fuzzy guitars, fat bass and drums. Perfect for car, automobile, offroad, racing, road movie, motosport, video game, gaming, training, workout, fighting, extreme sports, action movie and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Toxicity regarding the planet the people what we consume look deeper the foolishness of our species in general layered vocals guitar heavy laid back feel suitable for broadcast, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Colorful Slow-Starting Ethereal Song into Romantic Groove, Brilliant & Hooky Saxophone Line and Great Guitar & Guitar Solo. Lyrics Refer to Chance Taking in Marriage Romance & Fear of Commitment in Relationship, Ocean, River, Nature. Great for TV Film Involving Marriage & Apprehension of Commitment, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Powerful High Energy Kinetic Sax & Guitar Driven Rock Song with Excellent Rhythm Section Parts and Playful Fun Lyric about the Alphabet Space Love & other Musings. Perfect for TV & Film with Action & Adventure, Quick Pace Movement, Sports, Competition and Wild Activity, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Short but sweet, this indie rock gem features lovely female vocals, haunting lyrics, and a teasing crescendo that ends almost as soon as it begins. Romantic atmosphere and professional production reminiscent of The Sundays and The Cardigans, but the mischievous melody recalls Throwing Muses. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Garage rock track featuring rock band and upright piano. Great for fun action scenes and uplifting commercials, boys night out etc. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
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