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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Acoustic, electric, guitar, bass, drums and modern elements make up this Indie Pop track. Great for daily routine, commercials, Movie, and Reality TV segments. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A snappy beat, guitars and bass joined by a clavichord and organ make up this hip indie track. Great for start your day commercials, comedy segments for cartoons, reality TV and sitcoms. Sounds like The Strokes, Vampire Weekend. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A driving rhythm, big guitars and modern elements make up this alternative pop track. Great for sports, reality TV, car and road trip commercials. Sounds like Kings of Leon, Coldplay, U2, Oasis, Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers and Imagine Dragons. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark, sinister music, dark ambient music, background music for video games and episodes where you need a sinister atmosphere and mysticism. Instrumental, Electronic, Dark Ambient
A high energy rock instrumental with a rousing spirit and sense of urgency. Has a relentlessness and controlled aggression that demands your attention throughout. Would work well with high energy urban footage, fast sports montages, and exhilarating action sequences, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Don't suck was originally designed to sound like a mix between Radiohead & new wave alternative, its definitely pop punk, but strongly rooted in alternative rock. The great thing about this tune, like most instrumental music, is that it's designed to accommodate spoken dialogue & sound design. Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
This song is about a ghost trapped in the living word suffering because he can only look at the things he loved never able to touch or feel them again. A synthesizer and piano based song features acoustic guitars and real drums and an emotional bridge section with electric guitars & solo. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Swaggering indie rocker with a lot of attitude. Infectious guitar riffs, clapping and monster groove. Fresh, catchy and not too serious. Imagine a car commercial, monster trucks, limo cruising, energetic swagger. Instrumental, Electronic, Electro
Upbeat indie rock style song with driving beat and melodic, emotive changes that would suit a number of contemporary Film / TV and Multi Media presentations with it's broad appeal to many generations. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This girl's ex boyfriend is hitting on her best friend and she doesn't like it uptempo confrontational aggressive sassy attitude fast percussive spirited motivational stimulating loud mad angry rousing indie pop perfect for internet radio mall music elevator music ringtones soaps romantic break-up, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
his ego keeps getting in the way of them remaining friends after their relationship ended sassy angst angry spirited confrontational driving rocking thumping pounding rhythmic loud uptempo edgy fast rock song great for internet radio romantic break-up movie and television featured and background vox, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A lone acoustic guitar often makes the perfect background sound to enhance a mood, emotion, feeling, or solidify the scenario of many Film and TV scenes, Documentaries, Websites, Advertisements, Videos, and Corporate presentations. Pop vibe and feel. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Inspiring, epic post rock track reminiscent of the drama Friday Night Lights. Starts with an emotionally charged vibe featuring beautiful, clean, delayed guitars; then builds into an uplifting, driving chorus at:48. Also has some great hits and breaks with lead guitar at 1:24. Inspired by bands, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Powerful metal orchestral rock cue. Determined and motivational hard alternative metal rock with strong electric guitar riffs, strings ensemble, hopeful glock melody and drums. Best for tough emotions and epic sentimental scenes, passion nostalgia and drama, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This indie rock song checks all the boxes: soaring female vocals, chiming electric guitars (think REM), melodic fretless bass lines, and real drums recorded in a professional studio. Lyrics tell the story of a political dissident languishing in prison, betrayed by his countrymen and even his family. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Ultra groovy and swaggering funk alt rock/jazz song featuring a smooth electric guitar melody and real horn section. Dynamic, somewhat strange, and effervescent ready for hip reality shows and cool scenes in television, videos or movies. Driving, exciting, funky, fun and full of energy. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Contemplative, alluring, and introspective Alternative/Indie Rock Instrumental with guitar, beats, and synth. Fitting for themes like romance, breakups, working and focusing, light action. and nostalgic themes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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, Grey's Anatomy type dramas. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Guitar oriented rock instrumental with plenty of energy happening. Fat crunchy guitars with punch. Great for any high energy, adventure, action, dramatic scene where a little kick/punch is needed in Film/TV/Commercial. 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
Haunting, ethereal indie pop song featuring sensual female vocals, The Edge-like guitar, brooding piano, and several ghostly loops and effects. Reminiscent of Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Garbage. Lyrics explore the limits of modern technology. Suitable for drama, thrillers, high-tech, sci-fi, horror. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark brooding bass opens this emotional track about how people treat each other, featuring themes of bullying, feeling different, loneliness and alienation. Reminscent of Nine Inch Nails, Tea Party, The cure, Depeche Mode and New Wave. Heavy Guitars, bass, drums and vocal FX in an electronic groove, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Slow acoustic tune with bellowing Male Vocals and a pickup into distorted power-chord Guitar riff. Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. 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
Big epic track. Sweet piano melody, soaring The Edge style guitars and driving rock beat sets this track apart. Corporate video, branding, TV, movies, media, advertising, closing credits. High impact and heartfelt. Modern, pulsing, emotional beautiful and uplifting. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Funky groovy track with soft male vocals. Accompanying vocals are electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss "horny love" and "wanting to go, but having to stay." Soft male vocals give the song a sexy, sensual feeling. Could be used in moments of passion. Grunge Alternative. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Love/relationship song about a fading Love with a fresh and modern sound. This song could add emotion, energy, or atmosphere to a scene in a relationship-based Love story in Film/TV project. In the vein of: Gotye, The Shins, Foster The People, Elliot Smith, Phoenix, Foals. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat rock song with an almost punk feel about being strung along by a love interest. It is about being on the receiving end with all the feelings built up of hopelessness, and knowing it would be best to move on. Similar sound to Billy Idol. Good for romantic breakup and dark humor. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This wide-reaching, catchy, bouncy and upbeat, hip-hop-altpop-blues-rock gem has been featured on the AWARE II Compilation from Aware Records & would make a perfect TV or motion picture soundtrack for comedy, romantic comedy like Harry Meets Sally. Thirtysomething, youthful drinking & partying. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dreamy, obscenely melodic song with reverbed-out guitars, male vocals, breathy female harmonies and a cool record scratch sample. Think Flaming Lips and Wilco. Perfect for spacey, drugged out movie scenes, alternative love scenes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bubble gum Pop with Male Vocals and Guitar riffs ala Joan Jett. This is about wanting to be with a particular girl and wanting 'one more good time with her'. He knows she loves him but she better go away. Sounds like Ramones, Blink 182, Green Day, Abba, Blondie, Cars. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Gritty Punk Guitars with Ska type rhythm, prominent Bass and powerful Male Vocals. Sounds like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Incubus, A Perfect Circle, Led Zeppelin. 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 Indie-Rock track featuring catchy vocal hooks and punchy drums, This upbeat number delivers a somewhat quirky vibe without becoming corny, Ideal for teenage related or other cool media, Attitude, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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, 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
A gentle, lonely song about being at home, late and alone, and that being alright. A tender female vocal reminiscent of Natalie Merchant, builds to a stirring chorus with strong female/male harmonies and driving piano & guitar. Works for scenes of loneliness, drama, coming to terms, self realisation, Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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, Alt Rock
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, Alt Rock
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