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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To my sweet little grandson - I love you Honey to the moon and back infinite times forever "My Personal Message To My Grandson" basic rock/pop featuring guitar organ bass drums and vocals suitable for broadcast TV/Internet/Film, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark melodic Pop alternative track with Female sexy Female Vocals about a powerful and tragic of the loneliness experience in an emotional or physical crises. Sounds like Tori Amos and Portia meets Garbage. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie-rock / Alternative rock with guts and attitude. Guitar, drums and bass. Reckless and unruly, with a moderately energetic drive. Good for sports, stunts, dirt and grit, rocked-out parties and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Acoustic guitars strum a short intro before this track explodes in a powerful, if a bit melancholic, Alt Rock anthem with a simple but memorable melody carried by electric guitars and male voices. Wall of Sound choruses contrast with a softer verse and bridge that build up to the climax once again. Vocal Pads, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Urgent, driving pop-rock song about life, choices, facing the future with an open mind. Subtle female vocals over a driving rock band. Works well at the climax of a movie, dramatic success, heroine walking away triumphant, driving scenes, sports montages. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hard rock song about the lure of a dangerous passion that becomes a harmful obsession. The lyrics have a powerful pull of repetitive lust for the catastrophic object-a lover, a drug, an obsession. The backdrop of electronica gives the song a menacing quality that foreshadows doom. Heavy and powerful, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Lush, experimental indie pop with smooth-as-pudding female vocals, a rolling groove, and The Edge-like guitars. Bells, synthesized strings, even a breathing track round out this sophisticated piece reminiscent of U2, Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega. Cryptic lyrics hint at the Iraq War and Hurricane Katrina. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fun and cocky indie-rock. Youth party / reckless behavior / acting out. Care free, with feelgood factor. Good for youthful fun, sports, extreme sports, motorsports, rocked-out parties and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driving sports rock track with an uplifting and anthemic sound. Accomplished, confident and triumphant. Great underscore for a positive or inspiring message. Modern, cool and moving music. Great music for sports games and programs, TV and radio commercials, reality TV shows and movie trailers etc. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An edgy, moody rock song about restlessness, moving on, with a subtle female vocal, that explodes into punky rock chorus with male/female harmonies. Works great for road movies, charged emotional scenes in dramas, fight scenes, breakup scenes, difficult relationships, edgy dramas. Female 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
Gritty grunge track with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss asking to be given a chance to show how his "heart sings." Could be used in teen/ 20s romance or drama. Sounds like a live concert. Dirty, aggressive, grunge sonority. Nirvana-esque, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Rough Guitars and powerful Drums with strong impact track. Features dirty electric guitar riff, big muffed bass guitar, toms, bass drum, snare and all that in a bit climactic process. No cymbals and shuffle rhythm brings a swingy pulsating mood. Suitable for commercial with joining people. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Pop/Rock track in the style of Lenny Kravitz, American Idol. Heavy and acoustic guitars boy meets girl and catchy melody make this song perfect for commercial use. Website, media, games, corporate, trailers, motivational scenes, background music, club cafe, extreme sports, Indie Rock, vibes, cool.. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
hip and upbeat blend of indie rock, electro and breakbeat styles. Sounds like it could be a sped-up track by the Black Keys. Nice end hit makes this a great choice for hip advertising, reality, style fashion and hipster. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Intense, edgy and fast Rock instrumental. Dynamic and vibrant electric guitars and a powerful bass/drums combo. It have a very interesting bridge that brings down the song with some electronic elements. This track is ideal for sports, video games and action soundtrack. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
Dark alternative rock track with female vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, synth, and drum set. Lyrics discuss not being ignored ("shut out") by someone you desire. Could be used in romantic scenes or dramatic scenes. Sounds like a live concert. Grunge and 90s sonority. Female 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
Female Vocals with electronic Drum loops, lead Guitars and Keyboards about a late night jam with a Drummer in an art studio in Cambridge. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Energizing positive rock. inspired motivation, driven, stirred to action. Upbeat, uplifting and light, fresh business indie music. fast driving energetic track for feelgood, success and motivational purposes, cheerful underscore and cool advertising background. prompt, spur, provide inspiration. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
Acoustic Guitar with Percussive Drum beat and light Distorted Guitar with dramatic building chorus with a Cello. Sounds like Grateful Dead, Dave Mathews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This was an eye opening song pre 9,11. Riding the NYC subway in discussion with a friend to realize that everyone around looked like 'doom and gloom'. Asking myself the question of 'what are we all so angry about'? Sounds like Jason Mraz meets Billy Joel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dramatic indie groove Rock song with a steady, grinding beat. Bass heavy and grinding drums, dramatic introduction building up to a psychedelic chorus. Rough around the edges, this tune is good for an event building to an intense scene. Steady, low-fi, heavy, nighttime, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Female Vocals Rock,Blues. An inspirational song about sibling love and support, a brother inspires his sister to be strong. Inspires the listener to think of the better times. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This epic indie rock ballad features passionate female vocals, The Edge-like guitars, and old-school instruments (Hammond B-3, rotating Leslie speaker). Delicate one moment, powerful the next, vocals are reminiscent of Tori Amos, Annie Lennox, and Ann Wilson. A song about keeping on, no matter what. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bubble gum Pop with Male Vocals and Guitar riffs ala Joan Jett. This is about wanting to be with a particular girl and wanting 'one more good time with her'. He knows she loves him but she better go away. Sounds like Ramones, Blink 182, Green Day, Abba, Blondie, Cars. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A modern rock song that melds the best elements of Pearl Jam and Coldplay! Features beautiful guitar lines, strings and powerful male and female vocal performances about a little boy who falls in love with the girl in his dreams. Perfect for film or tv productions / dramas concerning new age romance, Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt 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
acoustic strumming with tambourine and great Female,Male Vocal harmonies. Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Strong alternative rock track with female vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Vocals occasionally distorted. Lyrics discuss trying to find the right in a wrong world. Could be used in a dramatic film. Reminiscent of rebellious teenage years. Exciting sonority. Female 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
Funky groovy track with soft male vocals. Accompanying vocals are electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss "horny love" and "wanting to go, but having to stay." Soft male vocals give the song a sexy, sensual feeling. Could be used in moments of passion. Grunge Alternative. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Groovy hard edged surf/rock instrumental song with interchanging guitar and synth melody and cool real drums and bass. A 60's kind of song with a modern sound. Incredible bass lines that set this song apart from the rest! Nice synth loops and real percussion. Rocking and cool. The wah guitar is cool, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt 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
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
A powerful and gripping piece of heavy, fuzzed post-rock. A catchy intro with acoustic strumming leads to a colossally heavy feelgood chorus, with a combination of distorted and bendy guitars reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine. Slow, sexy and positive. Would suit car commercials and extreme sports, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Post-Rock
Lite, inspiring and contemplative pop rock / indie rock track featuring acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, solo guitar, bass guitar and drums. Works perfect in commercials, advertising, tv, slideshow, documentary, youth / teen projects among other media, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This catchy Rock song was produced using typical band instrumentation of Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, and Drums. Works well to underscore bar scenes as well as Driving or NASCAR scenarios. 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
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
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