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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Anti-corruption indie pop rock anthem, anticipating change, pro democratic, power to the people, marching united, combatting unfairness, Great for anti-corporate or civil rights documentary, product emphasizing fair trade, equality of sexes or rights of indigenous peoples, levelling status of all, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
Strong and solid rock song perfect for radio, TV, corporate and commercial media and advertising. Killer guitar intro and tone. Amazing modern vocal. Dramatic and moving. 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
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
A strong, acoustic 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
Medium tempo Modern Rock/Alt Rock ala Foo Fighters, White Stripes, The Pretenders, The Ramones, Green Day, Weezer, Nirvana, Fallout Boy. Lyrics about someone who fights you on every issue, every step, unable to mind their business. Performed by Heydevils. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Medium-slow melodic alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Wallflowers, Nickelback, Everclear, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones; male lead voc. Lyrics about hatred and contempt for an evil person. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Medium tempo melodic alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Incubus, Nickelback, The Police, Led Zeppelin, Rush. Male lead voc. Lyrics about a woman denying a man's romantic pleas. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Uptempo instrumental melodic alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Weezer, Elvis Costello, The Police, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fast paced, hard driving alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Green Day, Jet, The Killers, The Clash, The Police. Male lead vocal. Lyrics about enduring a difficult relationship. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Melodic alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Stone Temple Pilots, The Police, Tom Petty; male lead voc. Lyrics about obsession over a woman. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Uptempo melodic alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Weezer, Green Day, Everclear, Elvis Costello, The Police; male lead voc. Lyrics about persistence in the face of opposition. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Medium uptempo Modern Alt/Pop Rock ala Everclear, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Nirvana. Lyrics about a lost childhood friend/friendship. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Melodic alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Wallflowers, Nickelback, Weezer, Everclear, The Pretenders. Male lead voc. Lyrics are a humorous look at the life of an alcoholic. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Medium-fast tempo alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Weezer, Nickelback, Green Day. Male lead vocal. Perfect for action oriented film/tv. Lyrics about a dangerous obsession with a celebrity. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Mixed tempo guitar rock; alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Audioslave, Led Zeppelin, The Police; male lead voc. Lyrics about the metaphysical and mystical. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Medium-slow Melodic alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Incubus, Nickelback, Stone Temple Pilots, Wallflowers. Male lead voc. Lyrics about the dangerous decline into addiction & relationship endings. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Medium tempo alt/pop rock w/modern & classic influences ala Foo Fighters, Fallout Boy, Green Day, Everclear, Elvis Costello, The Police. Male lead voc. Lyrics about endings & new beginnings. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Medium tempo Modern Rock/Alt Rocker w/good commercial appeal ala Foo Fighters, Weezer, Everclear, Incubus, Green Day, Nirvana, White Stripes, Rolling Stones. Tale of a male wanting to escape a relationship, his mistress, and all the complications. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Medium-slow modern Alt/Pop Rock/A/C/classic rock vibe ala The Wallflowers, Matchbox 20, Nickelback. Male lead voc. Lyrical subject: substance abuse-youth. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Modern uptempo Alt/Pop Rocker nod to Mystery Science Theater 2000 ala Foo Fighters, Stone Temple Pilots, Everclear. Male lead vocal. Loads of fun! Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Modern Alt/Pop Rock/A/C with roots elements ala The Wallflowers, Train, Everclear; male lead voc. Lyrics about a hopeless complainer's woes, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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
Medium tempo Modern Rock/Alt Rock ala Foo Fighters, Weezer, Everclear, Incubus, Green Day, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots. Tense tale of a freak, outcast, loner, obsessive... Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Modern Alt/Pop Rock, spacey slow electro-rocker about the insanity of addiction; male lead vocal. Vibe ala Stone Temple Pilots, Everclear, Nirvana, Trent Reznor, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Super catchy indie rock tune with a giant chorus. The song features super heavy arena filling guitars and exploding drums. Perfect for any action or sports videos. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Grunge
Indie rock song with beautiful, quiet verses and a loud, triumphant bridge. The song has a 90's Grunge vibe with huge guitars at the end. Perfect for any emotional cues. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Emo
Bittersweet Alt Rock track, male vocals, exploring the pain, angst, sweet misery of loving, living and everything in between. Great for Film/ TV, young love stories, concerts, alternate fashion stores and retail, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark love song, poetic lyrics, angsty outpouring of a history you lived to tell. Male vocals, gritty guitars and a neat Alt Rock number. Great for Film/ TV, young love stories, concerts, alternate fashion stores and retail, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Slow, deep and unwinding, a thought provoking poem, mysterious and haunting. An emotional and longing reaching-out. Male vocals, guitars in an Alt Rock setting and a soulful guitar lead. Great for Film/ TV uses, live concert scenarios. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Mixed vocals tease and torment with their images of the after-life, goth, carnivalesque, magical and fun. Great lyrics and horns swing along in this electro-swing track. Film/ TV, Underground parties, Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
He's tormented by his conscience arguing with himself edgy questioning disillusioned disenchanted disturbing dark building loud rhythmic driving reflective contemplative good for internet radio radio edit live rock show rock concert jukebox film trailer soundtrack movie and television featured vocal, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
heavy loud percussive driving intense slow booming hard aggressive pulsating edgy disturbing dangerous dark ominous goth progressive metal rock instrumental good for sports workouts sporting X games video games live rock concert jukebox internet radio movie and television featured background, Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
Slow vocal build before exploding with a penetrating cry. Sexually abusive thoughts observing someone else's misadventure. Sounds like All In One Night - Stereophonics. Suit a sexually charged situation. moment of resentment after a slow realization. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
I'm going to try something different - things are gonna change. Could be used as a backdrop to a failed relationship. Driving away from a passionate fight. A drunken love affair. Two people going their separate ways. Similar to Elvis Costello, Nick Cave, Bruce Springsteen, Crowded House. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fast tempo Indie Rock track. Features a melodic, echoing slide guitar riff over energetic bass and drums. Good, positive forward drive. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A search for truth and purity in all of us and the desire to be better than who we are on the surface. An acoustic piece to set the mood and then breaks out to a power rock number with a dual male vocal delivery and a soaring and engaging vocal melody that empowers the listener to look deeper. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
An interesting fluid track with loads of presence and mobility to define the need to just get up and go To move freely without constraint towards a new destination and disregard the limitations of the past. Filled with strong melodic guitars and some great slide and pedal steel work throughout. Instrumental, 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
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