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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Abrasive alternative rock with a punk touch, a crossover between "Nirvana" and "The Sex Pistols". Perfect for "Looser" or "Depressive" mood soundtracks. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark, moody, weirdo ballad that has a rocking, out of nowhere bridge, effect laden vocals and strange sounding synthesizers. Perfect for scenes of drug use, scenes of boredom that explode into excitement, and psychedelic moments. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative Rock Song with Edgy, Gritty feel. Becomes more intense throughout song. Talks about getting payback from a girl. A lot of emphasis on Electric guitar Sounds like FooFighters, Weezer, Modest Mouse, The Hives, Nine Inch Nails. Male Vocals, 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
A lonely, mid-tempo rock song, sparse bass and guitar join a syncopated, skeletal drum track, then build to fiery choruses. A song about going home, growing up, changes and feeling different. Works great for teen movies, dramas. Scenes of thoughtful girls, leaving home, flying the nest from parents, Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This dark and brooding track has a rock edge that can add attitude and a sense of pace and purpose to your project. The lyrics reflect someone experiencing something new and unexpected and is still trying to gauge whether it is wrong or not. This track is also available as an instrumental version. 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
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
Emotional Guitar Lead supported by Synths and Pads. Great for heartfelt romance troubles, emotional loss or loss of a loved one. Stirs up feelings of sadness and emotional difficulty. Intensity builds as music progresses. Works well in scenes with relationship break ups, loss, and disparity. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Action and attitude with thrills and spills. Blazing guitars that build to a blistering finish. Great for extreme sports bar brawling and destruction, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This lush indie pop gem features driving acoustic guitars, haunting Ebow through a rotating Leslie speaker, and emotive female vocals reminiscent of Ani DiFranco and Alanis Morissette. Punchy drums and jangly percussion provide an uplifting backbeat. A song about faith and love. Triumph. Resolution. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Punk, metal, serious heavy rock riff groove, angry, distorted electric guitars driven by breakbeat groove fusion. Gritty fun bar lounge club, 20-somethings, teens tweens having fun. Frat party, rave, urban loud repetitive, hip and aggressive. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A heartfelt, passionate song about loving someone who doesn't have the courage to love you back. The composer's favorite song. Features cello, beautiful lyrics, hauting vocals and tom percussion. Possibly for use in dramatic televison or film scene. Sounds like Sara McLaughlan. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
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
Intro Vocalist sounds likes he's on megaphone. Then in the background you hear scratching of disc. The song talks about love being a game. Also about not wasting his time on a girl, too many things on his mind. Sounds like FooFighters, Weezer, Modest Mouse. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Super catchy, bouncy pop tune that features cool guitar hooks, organ and synthesizer sounds. Perfect for bar scenes, road trips, parties, and commercials for products like blue jeans, beer, or cars. A night on the town, out with friends or a special girlfriend, crossroads in life, which way to go? Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Crunchy guitars, deep bass, tight groove, wailing Hendrix style guitar solo, funky clav tones and groovy feel. Fairly slow-mellow paced. Reminiscent of the experimental and raw sound of the 60s and 70s. Synthesizers with analog delay and overdriven valves for cutting guitar tone. Raw studio feel. Instrumental, 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
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