Alternative dance is a term used for the genre of music combining elements of dance-pop (or other forms of electronic house or techno) and alternative rock genres such as indie rock. Alternative dance music is typically predominantly electronic, with programmed beats from drum machines or sampled drum loops and sequenced synthesizer melodies, and thus musically very similar to commercial dance-pop. The indie element is most prevalent in the songwriting; unlike much dance music, alternative dance typically contains lyrics, and, as in indie rock.
Alternative dance gained in popularity after the Second Summer of Love, when the sounds of Acid House music had filtered through to and in ...
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A high-energy, hypnotic experimental rock track with counterpoint guitar melodies set to an odd time signature of 6/4. Elated, triumphant and cerebral. Sounds like The Joy Formidable, Vampire Weekend, Sonic Youth. Great background music for TV, commercials, film, teen angst, urban grit, determined, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Primo Club Dance Strobe track.. seductive groove and loads of charisma. Classy and just right for MTV commercials radio spots dance compilations fashion model promo video flash and everything in need of NRG. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Need a little dose of nasty? An edgy, hoppin' little party groove that exudes a sultry, sexy, rebel vibe. Raunchy crunch guitars and synths highlight this piece that is great for party scenes, ads, promos, and anything that needs a little boost of hot and shot of attitude. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
You see her across the dance floor.... she's hot and willing....... but what about your girlfriend? You just can't help yourself. The music in the club is thumping, things are getting hot and heavy..... and you are craving her corruption..... maybe your girlfriend won't find out... Lively, fun dance, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt DanceCaution: Mature Lyrics
A mid-tempo, confident, moderately busy, sizzling electronic background groove. Great for use as underscore with data presentation, company information, world wide corporate info, sports footage, high-tech, business, news ticker, or new ideas and concepts. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Super Cool & Awesome indie pop song about a liar. Amazing powerful male vocals, slick guitars & dirty synth fx! Sounds like Gorillaz, Soulwax, Michael Jackson. Perfect as a theme song for movies or series. Also really radio friendly, this could be a monsterhit! Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
This is an unusual piece and is a remixed version of an early work. The voice sounds a bit like elvis and then the craziness of the production takes hold. The are a lot of transitions and unusual tempo thoughts. It was inspired by emotions of the time with not much thought to what else was around. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Contemporary electronic world music dark and mysterious with heavy drums and synthbass, indian female vocalese singing, oriental flutes, floating electronics and strange processed crowd sounds, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Exciting! Adventurous! Romantic! Electronic-dance track with loads of personality! This beat is packed with all the bells and whistles of a killer modern pop track. Think futuristic Duran Duran meets Seal! Elements of surprise and wonderment told by lyrics that sell this coming of age love story! Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt DanceCaution: Mature Lyrics
Smooth, uplifting, sublime and hypnotic: Totally unique and cosmopolitan. Sixteen words to describe the up's and down's of life. Piano, horns, guitar, male vocal lush strings ending. New order meets Miles Davis. Great for film sound track or sophisticated advertising. This song paints a picture, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A fast-paced, hook-filled electro song with elements of 80s synth-pop, early 2000's electroclash, and early 90s alternative rock. Like Thomas Dolby, The Streets, and The Pixies jamming together. Lots of quirky synths and distorted guitars. Perfect for action, crime, extreme sports, high-energy. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A mid-tempo dance track that captures the spirit of 80s brought into the 21 century! The chorus rings out, "Believe in me! I won't let you fall!" Romantic, Fun, Exciting! The beat is chill in the verses but breaks out in the refrain and chucks into full gear! Courting, Dancing, Memory-Montages! Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Ultra Contemporary, Funky Pop R&B Track. In the style of Pussycat dolls, Driving breakbeat, autotune female vocals, live strings. Has a hint of the middle east to it. Great for girlie commercials, teen TV Drama & Promos. Anthony James, Yiorgos Bellapaisiotis, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Imagine a dance party in zero gravity, far out in space. People are dancing in mid-air, on the walls, on the ceiling. Certainly a spectacle worth seeing. This track would be good for any party scene, set-up for a space party scene, or as an abstract tune for background music. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Great, groovy instrumental in the style of Jamiroquai & Justin Timberlake with 70s kinda drums & guitars. All live instruments and very danceable. Works well for tv tunes, commercials with it's very positive vibe and hip up-tempo beats. Hot sexy fun chic, 20-something, Euro Boyz, cool urban clubs, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Introduction to greatness. This has an Epic feel. Great use of strings with a hypnotic drum beat behind it. Complimented by an Electric guitar. This is a great piece! Perfect for a Sports theme. Perfect for introduction music at an event. Perfect for introduction music. The Drop and switch is great! Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A hard house / garage track that blends elements of industrial electronica, with modern house elements. Great for such a wide variety of applications including industrial, corporate, workforce, motivation, as well as Sci Fi, robots, and anything mechanical or electronic! Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A tough, eclectic dance song featuring distorted guitars and synth. Very energetic with a mysterious hypnotic mid-section. Perfect for fast chase or drug induced scenes. Also works great for clubs or high fashion. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A beautiful atmospheric track,that is both pumping and groovy.Using whistles to perfect effect,along with classic guitar riffs and an immense bassline.Midway through,the tune introduces trumpets and soaring loops,which bring a beauty and class to this triumphant piece. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Indie electro track, led by a strange electric piano hybrid sound. Also features pumping drums & bass, with plucked synths, swirling FX and scratching. Middle 8 features a drum and bass breakdown. Can be used to add energy to a scene, particularly those involving science, adventure and technology. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
beautiful vocal electronic song. metaphorical, powerful, catchy, stage, festival, tv, radio, youth, adolescence, electronic wind instrument, multi-layered, jukebox dime, she sees me for the monster that I am, I'm just a low-life livin' the high life, she shakes me for the loose change that I am, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Revenge Song! Modern retro track with passionate vocals swearing revenge! Loaded with emotions and trippy vocals that chirp out "Just Don't Sleep". As the beat builds into a jamming chorus, the lyrics confront their perpetrator with a dramatic display of brewing vengeance! Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt DanceCaution: Mature Lyrics
Groovy mid-tempo electroclash song full of guitar hooks. Starts off minimal and gradually adds layers as the song progresses. Includes deep synth bass, crunchy guitars, and soaring strings - just the way New Order used to do it. Perfect for commercials, documentary, sports, par, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
I hear this as the theme to a 'Top Gear' style TV show - indicative of speed, coolness, sexy danger & calm control of extreme power, but also very suitable for infomercials, documentaries, training & voiceovers, trailers tv movies commercials & radio adverts. Conveys drive, purpose & positivity. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A moody, mid-paced electro-rock song that is equal parts retro 80s synthpop, mid-80s post-punk, and modern dance-rock. The song is packed with quirky synths and guitar hooks. Simple drums and catchy bassline. Sounds like New Order jamming with The Pixies. Perfect for action, sports, high-energy. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Featuring some cool gospel choir phrases and a funky bass line, this R&B soul track has a fun party vibe. Cool break at 1:02. The Weeknd Drake Kendrick Lamar Drake Fetty Wap Rihanna Beyonce Dr Dre Trey Songz Nicki Minaj J. Cole Future Wiz Khalifa Chris B, Mixed Vocals, RnB, Funk
A cross breed song mixing dance and rock elements. Upbeat, great for working out at the gym while doing cardio or anaerobic exercise. Driving drum beat with fist pumping bass and intense electric guitars keeping the listener engaged and motivated. Piano lead complements guitars backings. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
french cinematic female vocal electronic song with classical influences and orchestral elements. calm intro and outro, climaxing, eclectic, metaphorical, powerful, poetic, ethereal, deep, enchanting, hypnotic, cool, explosive, spoken word, great for tv and film, original, high quality, undergrou, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Fast and furious vocal dance/pop track with cool lyric and melody. Starts with a Duane Eddy sounding guitar then the infectious groove kicks in and the chorus tops it. A cautionary tale but fun and just right for Video Games Movie Action Scenes Corporate Branding Product Launch Flash MTV, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Relive the Second Summer Of Love with this ode to the Acid House glory days of old. All the essentials are here..... deep bass, piano, bongos & congas, a catchy synth lead, disco guitars, and plenty of rhythmic elements to keep you dancing. Dust off your glowsticks and smiley face t-shirts.... Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A very fun, upbeat dance track with indie rock & Tex-Mex elements. Has great 'whoo-hoo-hoo' vocal hooks. The drums and bass are locked into a solid groove while the guitars are nice and funky. Throw in a little cowbell, shakers, bongos and synths and you've got yourself a party anthem. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Fighting robots, choirs, twisted synths, slide guitars, breakbeats, vocoded drums, glockenspiels and a big vocal chorus (optional). Fantastic for car adverts, technology ads, video games and Sci-Fi action. Packed with noises and sound effects. Slightly mad, epic and utterly chaotic in places. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A funky and laidback, nice and chilled, summer time groove. Good for lounge, chilling out, a cool and funky lifestyle. Slight hint of retro chic. Instrumental, RnB, Funk
Sultry female vocals are featured in this cool pop / dance track that rolls along at a medium fast tempo. Suggestive, briliantly styled vocals that scream out sex appeal in the grand tradition of classic hookup songs such as Lady Antebellum's Need You Now, but with more urgency and youthful rocking. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Young love getting in trouble. The girl is leaving the guy, but his selfesteem makes him to "leave her first"... on the other hand, they are young and the whole thing is like "la-lala-lailaa". Kind of "heavy club dance" but alternative, Deep Purple meets jazz elements and polyrhytmics 2014. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
An enthusiastic, dynamic, young and trendy indie pop track, well suited for TV advertisements and corporate settings. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
This modern indie track features crunchy rhythm guitars, melodic picked bass, verby lead guitar and a driving club beat. Could be used for a dance scene, as a backdrop for teen action or in an indie movie. The chorus has a romantic edge to it so it could find its way into a scene with young lovers. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
(MAY 2013) Our May Editor’s Choice Award honors this wild and crazy quintessential new millennium Rock Anthem with such a fab title. This fun and catchy song, with wacky lyrics and crazed male vocals, sums up the world’s therapeutic response to crime, bombs, greed, and other exciting current events.
Party vibe shopping anthem meets global super-consumer critique: "KILLER! Loved it!" (David X, Alternative Beat Show KWOD) "The mighty, mighty song of the week... one track that is stuck in my head. Hell, I'm addicted to it so I figure you may as well be." (Sarah Kerr, Pulse FM), Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
An eclectic and alternative instrumental dance track featuring melodic synth leads. In the style of Depeche Mode and New Order. Club feel with energizing beats. Neon lights and drinks. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Energetic electro-rock with an anti-establishment vibe. Ideal for brands trying to generate a cool image with a youthful audience who dare to be different. This piece Would work particularly well with technology brands, from car manufacturers to makers of electronics and gadgets. Club, Dance, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Hold your head up and keep going... A Pop Rock song about finding more in life. Letting yourself "Shine" and being bigger than you are. This number has a nice sentimental and hopeful tone which promises more. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
An enthusiastic, dynamic, young and trendy indie pop track, well suited for TV advertisements and corporate settings. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
An emotionally powerful and memorable indietronica track reminiscent of artists like Arcade Fire M83 & Vampire Weekend. Its uplifting main section featuring dreamy piano, guitars, synthesizer, bass & electronic drums. An uplifting chorus that's excellent for tv, in-store music, games & phone on hold, Humming, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
"Boy I loved that hat" proclaims the rather calm gentleman as he he recounts the end of the world. This is a truly gripping, gritty, dirty dance track, packed with synths, vocoders and sound effects. Great club track with elements of pop, punk and electro funk, particularly in the latter third. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Hey kids! Do you wanna get weird? Well here's the song for you! A mad scientist locked Devo, The Beastie Boys, and Pee-Wee Herman in his lab until they came up with this song. Is it hip hop? Is it space-rock? Yup - and it's perfect for projects needing something a little strange and unique. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
Upbeat, high energy dance tune with hot lead guitar, bass, percussion, sampled vocals and synths. Ideal for night clubs, aerobics workout, commercials, video games or wherever else high-energy dance music is needed. Vocal Samples, Indie Rock, Alt DanceCaution: Explicit Lyrics
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