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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Dynamic, edgy, moody track featuring high rhythmic energy, male vocals, and lyrics with a sense of warning, change, night, movement, wondering. Instrumental sections. 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
Grungy, straightforward Alternative Rock tune with driving Guitars and Male Vocals. Sounds like Grateful Dead, Dave Mathews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Uplifting motivational and building melodic song. Driving drums and bass, searing solos and guitar arpeggios, emotive synths, ear candy. Perfect for dramatic/motivational scenes, TV commercials, corporate video, internet, and all media. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Not caring about your surrounding, and living life as if you were naked and weightless Sounds like Radiohead, Portishead, INXS, U2. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
In the style of Avril Lavigne and Chantal Kreviazuk, contemporary and aimed at today's youth... this uptempo track featuring a driving drum groove, pulsating basses and an emotional female vocal is the perfect fit for teen / adult dramas, film, television and relationship based productions. Female 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
Beautiful, poetic lyrics and powerful, heartfelt Female Vocals come together for a great contemporary Alt-Rock tune that reflects shades of "Jewel", "Melissa Etheridge", and "Alanis Morissette". Sounds like Jewel, "Melissa Etheridge", and "Alanis Morissette". Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
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
Introspective retro indie track, melancholy in feel: With strong guitar tunes and male vocal, bass, drums. Think Tears For Fears or Donny Darko soundtrack. Lyrics describe insecurities of modern working class life, love, 'fitting in' and being defined by circumstance. Good for alternative cinema, TV, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Rock Ballad with sweet Acoustic Guitars, Tambourines, Rock Drum and layered Vocals underneath a strong Male Vocal. Sounds like Van Halen, Aerosmith, AC,DC, RAW. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fun instrumental song with loads of percussive rhythms blended with bouncy melodies using odd instruments. This song is suitable for TV Ads but could be used to add flavour to scene in Film or TV shows. In the vein of: Beck, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, etc. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
:30 instrumental. Solo guitar with some light pulsating electronic elements serve as a set-up that then explodes into U2ish, guitar driven, inspiring, triumphant conclusion. Great for spots that go from unsure to reassuring, neutral to positive, Ad, family, energy bar, insurance, self-help, security, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Grunge ballad with melancholy guitar and piano, perfect to be listened in a rainy day, great for raw urban films with some tension, and TV advertising, or documentaries on social matters, from the eyes of the poor... Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Check out this angst ridden indie rock song featuring a bittersweet female vocal recounting the end of a relationship. In the style of Avril Lavigne and Chantal Kreviazuk, contemporary and aimed at today's youth. Perfect for teen / adult dramas, television, film and relationship based productions. Female 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
Upbeat rock and loops track in style of Alanis Morrisette. Female vocals. Themes of identity, relationships and finding out who you are. Works well with scenes of darker drama e. g. running with danger, vampire clubs (oh yes!). Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie- Pop,Rock with layers of interesting Male Vocals. Young love with a kiss that kills that is all he needs. Sounds like Ramones, Blink 182, Green Day, Abba, Blondie, Cars. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A woman has control over you and you ask yourself is what she is doing is worth it Sounds like Radiohead, Portishead, INXS, U2. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A slow, heavy, destructive riff combines with ethereal themes and beautiful female voices to tell a tale of iminent doom and salvation. With a brilliant heart warming, inspirational chorus this is great for big movie dramatic scenes hard hitting war stories, advertisements and humanitarian campaigns, Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cool, insistent rock track with both melody and noise, a marching band beat and a ring-modulated slide guitar solo. Excellent for moments of truth, overcoming obstacles. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative-Rock track with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss winning "the fight" and not being taken down "again." Fun and playful sonority, good for action or teenage/ 20s films or TV. Sounds like Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Jumpy happy alternative rock track with female vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, percussion, and horns. Lyrics discuss a place where the singer "wishes [she] was from"-- a place with "parties in the street." A dancing and happy track. Sounds like an 80s party song. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Chorus Tremolo Guitar leads into strong power chord hard driving chorus with Male Vocal. Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark, grungy track with emotional female lead vocals about a woman knowing after the fact that her partner is untrustworthy and dangerous to be around. Sounds like The Cramps or L7. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Beautiful, acoustic ballad in 3/4 time with a rocking chorus, soaring harmonies, intense male vocals and tons of melody. Would work great for romantic scenes, first kisses and older happily married couples equally. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Hard Distorted Electric Guitar intro to jump into a strong verse followed by a powerful Male Group Vocal anthem. Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Smooth Bass line and Drums lay underneath a Cello intro, Male Vocals, Electric Guitar ala "Dave Matthew's". Sounds like Dave Matthews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Relaxed, slow alternative rock track with soft male vocals. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss wanting a lover to admit to doing something wrong. Could be used in scenes regarding a breakup or fight in a relationship. Angry, hard sonority. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This song talks about a couple working hard during the week and no one can bring them down. They will drink and make love all Saturday night . They could relax and have fun and nothing else matters. Just about having fun! Sounds like Ramones, Blink 182, Green Day, Abba, Blondie, Cars, Kiss. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
An ode to Pete Townshend, this lush indie rock song begins softly, with The Edge-like echo guitar. Segues to a quirky, gritty middle section. Then closes out triumphantly. Winsome female vocals span a wide lyrical terrain, from anger to alcoholism, before giving way to a refrain sung in Latin. Female Vocals, 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
Hot sexy rocking guitar instrumental in the style of the Black Keys. Guitar riffs and synthesizer themes. Fast drums with steady beat. Suitable for film and television: action adventure, fashion show, travel, corporate, extreme sports, party, rock and roll scenes. 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
Hard driving Guitar and Drums with heart-wrenching Male Vocals. Sounds like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Incubus, A Perfect Circle, Led Zeppelin. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Layered Acoustic Guitars, with smooth Drumming and Female Vocals. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Kelly Clarkson, Melissa Etheridge. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Rock Guitar with powerful chorus and choppy verses. Male Vocals ala "Toadies". Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Light Guitar intro then beat gets stronger sounds psychedelic, just Electric guitar playing in the middle of the song, very hardcore. The song speaks about instances on being alone4 Sounds like FooFighters, Weezer, Modest Mouse, The Hives. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bouncy, melodic acoustic guitar driven tune, with lyrics about Stephen Hawking getting drunk in a bar, and cool synthesizers. Great for bar scenes, science fiction. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This dreamy-yet-driving indie pop song features bewitching female vocals and layers of delicious instrumentation. Sounds like Suzanne Vega, Sarah McLachlan, and The Cardigans. Lyrics about falling deeply in love. Perfect for romance, love scenes, and intimate encounters. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Up tempo, hard rockin' song that uses cross references about mother nature and women in general. This song would be great for an action or fight scene in a movie, would be perfect for a UFC women's match or any competitive female sport. Cool guitars and rock and roll groove. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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