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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A full-throttle punk explosion with wild drums, jagged guitars, piano, organ, and even a theremin. The song blasts off at a brisk pace, then slows down for a piano interlude, then back up to full speed again. Would suit wild scenes, parties, getaways. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
This upbeat, curious, always on the move rock track has a catchy guitar riff and a driving bass and drum groove. Lead wah wah guitar with attitude enters at 17sec. The groove will have you tapping your toes in no time flat. Great for young lifestyle commercials, promos, underscore, corporate. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Inspiring, epic post rock track reminiscent of the drama Friday Night Lights. Starts with an emotionally charged vibe featuring beautiful, clean, delayed guitars; then builds into an uplifting, driving chorus at:48. Also has some great hits and breaks with lead guitar at 1:24. Inspired by bands, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This steadfast, pleading alternative rock track beats with pulse and emotion due to the jangly electric guitar rhythms, melodic bass lines and big power guitars. Airy synth pads give the piece spaciousness while huge drums give it driving intensity. Perfect for sports, promos, reality TV. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Swaggering, plodding and tough as nails, this cool blues rock shuffle is in the style of The White Stripes & features catchy guitar riffs, inspired lead guitar and a smokin' ending. Electric 6 Dirtbombs Yeah Yeah Yeahs Interpol The Libertines Arctic Monkeys Bloc Party Franz Ferdinand, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Swaggering and tough as nails cool, this blues rock shuffle is in the style of The Black Keys and features catchy ensemble riffs, inspired lead guitar and smooth, smoky organ. Electric 6 Dirtbombs Yeah Yeah Yeahs Interpol The Libertines Arctic Monkeys Bloc Party Franz Ferdinand The Datsuns, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Raw testosterone runs wild in this ominous alternative rock track featuring edgy guitars, slamming drums and thumping bass. Feel the danger! Great for chase, action and escape scenes. Lots of different sections to choose from, check out 1:04 & 1:55. Blistering lead guitar cadenza at the end. Instrumental, 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
Magical mystical rock track with punchy drums, electric guitars, keyboards like harpsichord and organ. Can be used for documentary, film scoring, commercial. Sounds like Black Keys, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dynamic rock track with dynamic rhythm, cute electric guitar riffs and exciting chorus. Can be used in many content such as a trailer music, theme for serials, travel or documentaries. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Raw unbridled testosterone runs wild in this hard rock track featuring wild guitars, slamming drums and pulsing bass. Escape into insanity! Great for intense chase, action, escape scenes. fire gothic grand heavy huge intense escape run, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Inspiring, epic post rock track reminiscent of the drama Friday Night Lights. Starts with an emotionally charged vibe that builds into an uplifting chorus @:48. Inspired by bands such as Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai & Caspian but more accessible for commercials, teen dramas, sports stories, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Post-Rock
Inspiring, epic, post rock track reminiscent of the drama Friday Night Lights. Starts with a bittersweet, emotional guitar arpeggio that builds into an uplifting chorus @:33. Inspired by bands such as Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai & Caspian but more accessible for commercials, dramas, sports, etc. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Post-Rock
Driving, powerful, hypnotic and melodic, this uplifting rock pop track features foot stomps, handclaps, sparkling clean guitars, forward moving muted guitar, solid drums and bass, and crispy synth chords. Builds to an elated chorus. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
Inspiring rock orchestra piece starts with hypnotic guitar chords and strings, but is quickly propelled forward by muted rock guitar and drums. At 44sec it launches into full-blown victorious triumph, with a memorable piano, strings, and guitar motif. Great for about overcoming adversity and winning, Instrumental, Rock, Anthem Rock
Inspiring pop rock piece starts with hypnotic guitar arpeggios, and is propelled forward by muted guitar and drums, building slowly. At 48sec it launches into an uplifting chorus in the style of Coldplay, with a memorable piano melody. Great for about overcoming adversity, inspiring stories etc. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cool, confident n rebellious, this powerful classic rock track has a cocky, swaggering vibe perfect for reality TV, corporate / advertising applications, opening themes n more. Features crunchy electric guitar riffs, awesome ensemble hits, hard hitting drum grooves n fills. Cool breakdown at 1:10. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This edgy, driving party groove exudes a fun, determined, rebellious vibe. Tight guitars interplay with rhodes answers and male vocal lines. Great for party scenes, commercials, promos, and anything that needs a little boost of fun filled attitude. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This extremely catchy, edgy, driving party groove exudes a fun, rebellious vibe. Tight guitars & wurlitzer interplay with lead guitar answers and male vocal shouts. Great for party scenes, commercials, promos, and anything that needs a little boost of fun filled attitude. Red Hot Chile Peppers, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fun and celebratory blues rock party groove featuring catchy guitar riffs, solid bass, and cool call and answer between guitar, electric piano and B3 organ. In the style of The Black Keys Electric 6 Dirtbombs Yeah Yeah Yeahs Interpol The Libertines Mos Def Gary Clark Jr Allen Stone Pecos, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Cool, confident n rebellious, this intense, frenetic rock track reminiscent of Def Leppard has a dangerous vibe that makes it perfect for crime, chase and reality TV, Features powerful electric guitar riffs and hard hitting busy drums n fills. casing a joint crooks criminals burglars heist break in, 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
An energetic balls-to-the-wall alt-rock song with plenty of punk attitude. Pounding drums, a mixture of distorted and jangly guitars, and a great melody. Has a very triumphant, confident feel. Would be perfect for action scenes, sports, or anything requiring some intense yet positive music. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A take-no-prisoners indie rock song borrowing liberally from the English bands of the 80's, then throwing in a little R. E. M. for good measure. The drums are loud and the guitars are dirty and raw. Suitable for any upbeat or uptempo scenes requiring a loud soundtrack with plenty of energy. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A big, bouncy alternative rock song featuring an organ in the chorus. Lots of pounding adrenaline and hands-in-the-air moments. Very energetic track with a raw, wild feel. Would be perfect for intense scenes (sports, action, getaway scenes, etc.). A cross between Nirvana, Oasis, and The Black Keys. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A groovy, hip song with a rolling breakbeat and jagged, overdriven guitars. A great combination of the Madchester scene with American alternative rock circa 1992. The lovechild of The Pixies and The Stone Roses. Would suit happy scenes, beer commercials, comedies, college capers. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A rollicking indie rock track with a rockabilly feel and creepy undertones. The intro is creepy but the verses are happy and bouncy. Overall - quite quirky. Suitable for party scenes, especially Halloween parties. Has a bit of a comedic feel to it as well, so it'd fit well with comedy heist scenes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A loud, brash indie rock song with a rockabilly swing. The track is played loose with a lot of attitude, like it could fall apart at any second - but in a good way. Kind've like the way that The Faces or the Rolling Stones used to play. Would suit beer commercials, comedy, college, or quirky scenes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A swingin', greasy, rockabilly inspired track with a creepy feel. There's something not-quite-right about this song, like a darkness lurks just beneath its surface. Suitable for darker moments, sleazy bar scenes, crime / heists. The chorus sound ominous but the chorus brings some positive relief. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A wistful indie-pop tune with simple acoustic guitar, intricate bass and melodious piano. Sinister violins convey an air of menace. The lyric reflects on moments at the lowest psychological ebb, but deftly balance matters with well-timed lyrical wit and relatable humour. 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
An inspiring and uplifting rock track driven by electric guitars great for Corporate, Presentations, Commercials, Informercials, Live Events, TV Themes etc. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
Big wall of guitars with a steady driving groove. Would work well in any dramatic, youth oriented, serious, intense scene in TV/Film. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A fast, busy alternative rock track reminiscent of The Smiths. Very jangly, very moody and dark, very 1980's British indie. The guitars are strummed in an almost African high-life fashion and the bass is melodic. Would fit chase scenes, romantic troubles, crimes in progress, or even comedic capers. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A hard hitting Industrial,Metal song about a person living life with lots of drama and self-persecution. Always complaining about what they don't have. Finally letting go to achieve happiness. Sounds like Korn, Marilyn Manson, Pantera. Male 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
Grungy, straightforward Alternative Rock tune with driving Guitars and Male Vocals. Sounds like Grateful Dead, Dave Mathews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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
Funky laid back alternative rock instrumental track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Fun and outgoing, could be used in scenes for a night out. Family, teens, or 20s. The bassline gives the track its funky feel. Appropriate for an energetic party or dance. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
A rock alternative track with male vocals. Male vocals accompanied by distorted electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss breaking up. Fun, action-filled, and fast; could be used at a party or live concert. Fast and exciting sonority. Sounds like Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative rock track with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss confusion and depression after a breakup. Could be used in romantic films about breakups, teen/ 20s dramas. Sad and depressing. Sounds like Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins. 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
Upbeat alternative rock song with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss leaving your hometown and how you change. Could be used in a college film about coming home after moving out, or any film discussing change after moving. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Melodic slow alternative rock track with soft male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and percussion. Lyrics discuss wanting a certain girl to be with him in his place and not leave him. Could be used in breakup scene, drama romance, 20s or teens films. Sad and melancholy. 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
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
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