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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Emotion filled piece featuring quick Acoustic Guitar and violin. Sounds like Pantera, Marilyn Manson, Lincoln Park, POD. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Classic 70 's style riff with Punk attitude and powerful Drumming. Catchy chorus, Car driving music. Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Acoustic & synth build into a full rocked out chorus section dreamy bridge. Chorus makes a great ring tone. Would work well for dramatic scene contemplation build is great for scene change to action sequence. Reality TV drama, CSI crime and punishment. Instrumental, 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
Positive feelings, hope and warmth fill this soft, alternative rock track driven by a simple guitar riff and a catchy melody. Delicate keyboards and acoustic guitars complete the atmosphere. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Talks about a beautiful girl -- the man thinks it meant to be! He mentions her beautiful features--- red hair and her red lips. He wants her to be his girl. Sounds like Ramones, Blink 182, Green Day, Abba, Blondie, Cars. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative Rock Song about a guy and his talented girlfriend deciding to live separate lives, so that they can find out who they are and achieve their dreams. Sounds like The Fray. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hypnotic, pulsing song, with mysterious lyrics inspired by the writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez and a soaring, sing along chorus. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Soft guitar playing in the beginning, then becomes more energetic and soft guitar come back into play. Light acoustic song showing some folk background dedicated to a girl named "amy". Sounds like FooFighters, Weezer, Modest Mouse. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Catchy, gritty indie rock with tough female vocals, raunchy guitars. Reminiscent of the Breeders, Veruca Salt, Joan Jett. Suitable for action, conflict, war stories. Also useful for documentaries, footage involving protests or demonstrations. Commemorates South Korea's May 17, 1980 Kwangju Massacre. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Acoustic and Electric Guitars build into Male Vocals with light Drumming, into dramatic chorus. Sounds like Grateful Dead, Dave Mathews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A loud, brash, energetic indie rock song in the style of The Black Keys, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys and T. Rex. Has elements of glam rock, British blues rock, and alternative rock. Pounding drums, claps, organ, electric piano, and some scuzzy, fuzzy guitars. Perfect for sports, action, gangster/crime. Instrumental, 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
Alternative Rock track with a tricky groovy guitar lick and a driving chorus section in the style of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave. Perfect for all active and crazy fun programs like Extreme Sports, Youth, TV, Promo, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This alt-rock track starts off sweet and jangly before exploding into overdriven bliss. Would be perfectly suited for action sports or intense scenes. A church organ adds some melody and atmosphere to the symphony of fuzz guitars and pounding drums. A strong, confident song. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A very Motown meets The Beatles ala Weezer indie rock track. Lyrics about falling in love with someone who's depressed. Simple arrangement and production. Acoustic version/Electric instrumental and a stinger of this track is also available. This would be great for a romantic comedy and more. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Upbeat rock song about a person feeling tired and run-down. 60's influenced beginning verse with pop organ melody segues into a Nirvana-like chorus. Music for extreme sports, high-adrenaline, heart pumping, exciting, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Aggressive, rebellious punk rock song about the pressures of society and social norms. Melodious with a catchy hook and pre-chorus. Similar artists: Green Day, Offspring, Pennywise, NOFX, Blink 182, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bouncing, pretty, guitar-based acoustic folk-rock, male vocal. A touching message lyric about the importance of caring for our "Island In The Sky", a metaphor for planet Earth. Male Vocals, 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
Melodic alternative style rock song with doubled guitars. Vocals and guitar rise to a more driving middle and quiets back down to a mellow mood near the end. Low-fi rock influences of the mid 1990's. Good for comedies humour, or light scenes about fear of commitment. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Intense Rap,Metal song about different types of people, some have qualities that others don't. Sounds like AC,DC, Kid Rock, POD, Metallica, Korn, Marilyn Manson, KISS. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Powerful rock guitar theme with bass and live drums. Suitable for a wide variety of uses. The track offers a wide range of dynamics and a contemporary feel. Whist it remains authentic and catchy the track is very constant through out in terms of it's instrumentation. This track has lots of energy. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This groovy alternative rock track is filled with attitude and swagger. A glam rock beat and a throbbing bassline lay the foundation for a filthy Black Keys' style guitar riff and some quirky Farfisa organ. Perfect for sports, pop culture, or anything requiring a cool, cocky attitude. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Great indie pop rock vocal track. It's really upbeat and positive, a cross between U2, Coldplay and Mumford and Son. With it's strings, accordion, vocal ahs, acoustic guitar, piano, and heavy four on floor bass drum it works perfectly in today's t.v. world. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Pop Rock Guitar driven track, risk and yet resolved. Sounds like Joni Mitchell, Graetful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A fun, loud, take-no-prisoners indie rock song with shouted vocals, a clap-along chorus, and plenty of hooks. Perfectly suited to party scenes, collegiate comedy capers, or summertime fun. The mood is happy, aggressive, and frantic. The perfect song for high-energy scenes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Writer wrote this song for his own wedding and wife. The lyrics are 'she is everything to me and nothing but her true self'. Sounds like Jason Mraz meets Billy Joel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A cheeky, infectious song about love, outer space, and the elusive G-spot, this indie rock gem features charming female vocals, melodic fretless bass, bold guitar, and lively drums. Reminiscent of REM, the Cardigans, Radiohead, the Sundays. Suitable for parties, romance, and comedy. Quirky pop fun. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
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 big, bouncy indie rock song with a dance beat. The guitars are loud and rude, the bassline is funky and melodic, and the attitude is pure arrogance. Sounds like Primal Scream jamming with Oasis. Would be perfect for scenes of triumph, beer commercials, or any character strutting their stuff. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Medium Uptempo Modern Alt/Pop Rock w/modern and classic elements ala Foo Fighters, Weezer, Elvis Costello, The Beatles. Male lead voc. Cheeky vocal and lyrics about a thief on the run, and whether he'll be caught. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A real emotive 'Hero track'. A reflective and sad dark tune led by an intense electric guitar. Suitable for a break in action movie in dramatic scenes and for underscoring images of special importance. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An edgy instrumental track, suspenseful and dark. A little distortion on the bass and guitars, and interesting percussion treatments keep this one interesting. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Guitar oriented instrumental rock. Raw, driving and menacing. Powerful guitar and synth lines with real drums. Perfect for a fast car race or extreme sports show. Some parts are funky, some are mean and dirty, but overall a fast paced whirl into a crashing spinout! Groovy bass line. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dramatic and Uplifting Emotional Indie/Aternative Rock - sparse drum and bass verse with haunting keyboard and building guitars. Big chorus with rocking guitars/synth banging drums. Dark and Bright, Light/Shade, Pensive, Intense, Wistfull. About being heard, giving something back, needing more, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This exquisite wrist-cutter presents a perfect male vocal with a sweet and story-telling guitar. Great for any emotional scene or vibe in film or tv. You are lulled into a quiet, beautiful and melancholic world but ultimately redeemed as the band kicks, offers a reggae beat and all is good. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
High end Male Vocals with smooth Bass and light Acoustic Guitars then build into a chorus with light Electric Guitars. Sounds like Grateful Dead, Dave Mathews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dynamic and dramatic rock song, sophisticated and developing, but with a nice edge and good crunch. Sounds like Foo Fighters, U2, The Strokes, or Coldplay. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
Driving Guitar heavy Alternative Rock Instrumental would work well with any Action, Adventure, Club, Party, Concert, Hip alternative rock Scene in TV/Film/Video. 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
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
Soft guitar playing in the beginning, then becomes more energetic and soft guitar come back into play. Light acoustic song showing some folk background dedicated to a girl named "amy". Sounds like FooFighters, Weezer, Modest Mouse. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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