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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Featuring a beautiful, emotional female vocal, strumming guitars and piano... this track evokes a mixture of the sadness that falling in love brings. In the style of Avril Lavigne and Chantal Kreviazuk, this contemporary track is perfect for projects dealing with love, loss and trying again. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bittersweet and haunting distorted guitars ring out across the ocean in this contemporary, female vocal driven, rock track about missing the one she loves. This track is the perfect fit for teen / adult based dramas, film, television or any production dealing with the difficulties of relationships. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This track begins with a beautiful guitar riff then breaks into a full-blown alternative rock song featuring several exciting breaks and turnarounds! Reminiscent of Avril Lavigne and Chantal Kreviazuk, contemporary and aimed at today's youth, designed to add a little angst to any production... Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Punchy and tight indie rock track with nice muted guitar sounds. Lots of nice powerful stops and hits in the drums and bass. Has a great uplifting and bold sound. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
British folk rock in the style of the The Proclaimers. Similar upbeat tempo and rhythm to I Would Walk 500 Miles. Alternative Rock New Wave. Abstract subject. Love and relationships. 20 something. College dorm fraternity. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A powerful and gripping piece of heavy, fuzzed post-rock. A catchy intro with acoustic strumming leads to a colossally heavy feelgood chorus, with a combination of distorted and bendy guitars reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine. Slow, sexy and positive. Would suit car commercials and extreme sports, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Post-Rock
Bouncy and upbeat indie rock track in the style of The Strokes. Lots of hipster goodness here. Uptempo and positive vibe with great percussion and a feel good sound. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A fast paced rock track feauturing driving guitar riffs, aggressive break-beat drums and solid bass lines that provide a stimulating and energetic "race against the clock" feel to it perfect for corporate settings, commercials and video games, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A calm and dreamy experimental rock track featuring melancholic chords and flowing bass accompanied by big roomy drums. Provides the perfect atmosphere for reflective or emotional scenes, similar to bands like Interpol and Coldplay, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A beautiful post/alternative rock track starting off with atmospheric guitar chords that flow into a grooving verse with slick bass lines and chill guitar, that eventually swell into a powerful emotional chorus. Perfect for any melancholy or emotional scene. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Intense folk rock music with a sense of country music blended with the personal experience of the singer that gives you the feeling of traveling through the song and it’s stories. Good for commercials, traveling scenes and documentaries. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bouncy and powerful, this is a very hip indie rock track. Uptempo and climactic, sounds like The Strokes or Arctic Monkeys. Big brash choruses with distorted synth amps up the intensity. Perfect for action, sports, chase, indie, hipster, or bar scene usage. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Somber and suspenseful, but with an uplifting and proud vibe. This track borders on dirge in the verses, with detuned guitars and heavy tom grooves. Beautiful screaming guitar and piano choruses create a dramatic edge. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Emotional ballad with mixed feelings of sadness and hope which can enhance a scene where the character is going through difficult times. This song has strong guitar melodies that give it a powerful vibe. In the vein of: Grouplove, Elliot Smith, Band of Horses, Keane, Coldplay. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt 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
Strumming acoustic guitars pair with crunchy electric guitars in an urgent and yearning intro. Imagine driving down the open road with the top back as you drive west to get away from your life's troubles. Maybe your are sitting at the end of a dock watching ocean waves crash upon the rocks. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This track features a dark ethereal feel, intelligent survival oriented lyrics and solid musicianship. It leads with an instantly recognizable drum intro that grabs the listener right away. Lush harmonies and wistful electrically charged vocals. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
pop rock with a slight punk rock feel bass riff and guitar driven track featuring female vocals with nice sing along chorus about being a woman who a man will need more than she needs him great song for romantic themes, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Grungy and jangling with layers of distorted guitars, this is a track perfect for college scenes, bars, young love and romance. Similar to The Strokes, The 1975, The Fray, U2 and Foo Fighters. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Upbeat garage rock revival track. Very melodic and punchy. Similar to The Strokes, Television, The White Stripes and Velvet Underground. Fun synth entering mid-track keeps things light and modern. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Punchy and strong hard rock alternative track sounds like Foo Fighters. Great for impending battle, sports, classic cars, hot rods, celebrations, college, bar scene, hipsters, makeouts, young love. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Punchy and in your face indie rock track with some electro percussion elements to drive along the momentum. Brash and loud guitars similar to green day, the offspring and foo fighters make for a track that works well with sports, extreme, fights, drama and commercial, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cool and fun indie rock track with a tight electro hop beat and buzzy and bright synths. Big explosive distorted guitar choruses give this a celebratory vibe that fits well with teens, girls, dances and young love. Instrumental, Rock, 80s Rock
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, Dramatic, Energizing Music
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
Guitar based indie-rock with a slightly punk'ish drive, but not too wild. In the style of The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and more. Youthful attitude, moderately energetic. Good for sports, X-sports, wild lifestyles, parties and dancing, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie 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
Uptempo indie rock. Moderately fast, with a energetic, reckless drive. A bit naughty, careless. Good for action, youthful fun, unruly teenagers, stunts and extreme sports, motorsports, wild parties and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
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
Feelgood, youthful, up-front indie rock. Positive, with a party like mood, this track goes well with youthful pranks and parties, sports and X-sports, fun and action. Simple arrangement with guitars, bass, drums, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Confident indie-rock strut. Good, powerful drive, with drums, bass and multiple electric guitars. Neo-punk / Alternative / Indie rock style with a solid, careless, reckless feel. Good for sports, extreme sports and motorsports, dirt and grit, youthful rebellion and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Rusty Indie rock with a strong grunge influence from the nineties. Driving and punchy drums, joined by chuggy bass and nasty indie guitars. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
The singer has a phantasmagorical dream involving a futuristic opera, vultures, assorted debris, and a "fat" lady who may or may not sing, late in the opera. The music is fittingly foreboding, and rather unique. Perfect for Post-Apocalyptic Radio, TV, and Film. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Psycahdelic slow song, with very atmospheric guitar textures; it ends with a really touching guitar chord progression; there is even some jazzy trumpet in this so to set the mood; perfect for metropolitan urban dark films or meditative spots with nocturnes, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Incredible Synth track, a groovy piece with multiple dynamic ranges. Unique. This song is scary, enigmatic, great for explosive tv spots or thriller films, masmerizing; it has been already licensed in major films and spots, really catchy as well. 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
Weird metropolitan piece of music kinda of Blonde Redhead stuff... partly waltz, partly rock, it is an atmospheric pyschadelic rock music. It grows on listener especially thanks to the lonely voice, mesmerizing. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An enthusiastic, dynamic, young and trendy indie pop track, well suited for TV advertisements and corporate settings. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt 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
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
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
Raw trashy alternative rock. Classy sleaze with guitars from hell. From car ad campaign to apps & games via extreme sports and TV vampire brawling truckers it's all good. Not pretty, not sweet.. nasty medicine. 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
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
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