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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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
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
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
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
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