College rock was a term used in the United States to describe 1980s alternative rock before the term "alternative" came into common usage. So named because it was primarily played on campus radio stations, these bands combined the experimentation of post-punk and New Wave with a more melodic pop style and an underground sensibility. It is not necessarily a genre term, but there do exist some common aesthetics among college rock bands. Artists such as R.E.M., 10,000 Maniacs, U2, and the Replacements became some of the better-known examples in the mid 1980s. By the 1990s, however, the genre had been supplanted by grunge and indie rock.
Fun up tempo feel good alternative guitar based indie rock track for high impact action. Great for college themes, sports highlights car chase, high impact moment for television film, technology, comedy commercials, travel and cooking shows, Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Upbeat, Motivational Indie Track featuring shimmering synths and snappy percussion, perfect for a road trip montage or a beach party with buff people showing off their awesome bods! Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Do you remember "Friends" TV Theme song "I'll be there for you" by The Rembrands? Here is a sounds like, updated with this century elctronica synth Pop, Punk Rock sound. Can be used in TV, series, film, corporate video, branding, presentation, documentary, web, youtube, teen, new product launch. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Country rock alternative, plain Jane gal next door who wants an average Joe, can rock your world. If you're down to earth like her, working a regular mundane job, you're perfect. Reproduced would make an "A" cut for Trisha Yearwood, Martina Mcbride, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
High school rock with pumping rhythm section & melodic lead guitars. We inspired by blink 182 to compose this punk/rock track. Works well for energizing films TV apps & ad campaign, Instrumental, comedy, trailers, sport videos, games, action videos, extreme sports. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
A cheeky, infectious song about love, outer space, and the elusive G-spot, this indie rock gem features charming female vocals, melodic fretless bass, bold guitar, and lively drums. Reminiscent of REM, the Cardigans, Radiohead, the Sundays. Suitable for parties, romance, and comedy. Quirky pop fun. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Indie rock track, with a big, M83 inspired feel that conjures images of triumph, perseverance, winning and success. Great for corporate use, sports channels, for that precious moment of achievement. Power packed with a silence gathering strength before the final lap. Amplified, by Tobias James, Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Positive, driving and youthful indie rock track. Fresh and Uplifting. Great for Sports, Film or TV Series, action, Teens, any exciting action, Youtube clips, pod casts and personal use. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Funky drum groove and synth shakers set the mood. Nice dubby delayed piano and plucky U2 style guitars make for a tense situation. Guitar melody sounds somewhat like a Dire Straits lick. Groove sounds like Blink 182, Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Late 70s, early 80s influenced Indie rock song with Male vocals, similar to The Strokes, The Clash. Rock in the dirty crime infested city. Catchy guitar hooks. Garage, grunge, classic punk, Indie, pub rock, TV Vocal, Law & Crime, Movie Trailer, Action Thriller, Road Trip. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
A positive and melodic rock track with a good forward drive and a nice, optimistic outlook and a fresh, young rock sound. Happy, refreshing, feelgood, and somewhat rough and tough, but without being too heavy or hard. The fast background riffing gives the track a very slight punk feel, but in a good, Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
A reflective song out of the same mold as that of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers or Creed. Raw, melodic guitars and baseline with heartfelt vocals define this piece of loss and the difficulty dealing with the memory of a true loved one or best pal. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Modern, Catchy, indie pop rock song in the style of The Black Keys meets Gary Clark Jr. Hard pounding drums with funky distorted guitar rhythms, Farfisa organs and soulful vocals. Works perfectly in today's hipster ads, car ads and TV series. Pop Music, Alternative Pop, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
High energy fast paced Drum n Bass / Punk Rock n Roll hybrid with a grunge sound. Car commercials, sports, racing, Nascar, Hell's Angels. Hard rocking, high intensity with the attitude of Nirvana. Super for car chases, bikers, kickass action adventure, corporate, news energizer, ESPN, & commercials, Instrumental
Mid tempo Pop, Male Vocal, Piano and Guitar, catchy hook and harmony. A feeling of neglect, but the love that possess allows you to see through things for what they are, letting go of your pain. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Somber and suspenseful, but with an uplifting and proud vibe. This track borders on dirge in the verses, with detuned guitars and heavy tom grooves. Beautiful screaming guitar and piano choruses create a dramatic edge. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Edgy, twangy, jangly, rocking, upbeat, guitar-driven, alternative college rock song. Ideal for any romantic break-up, scorned ex-lover, late nite and/or bar themed media placement. Sharp music, sharp lyrics, sharp hook, sharp song! Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
This song reminds me of a Pavement song in the way that the instruments are played in such a loose and sloppy way. Standard instrumentation, yet with 2 blistering and lazy solos. The verses of the song are very lazy and lazy back. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
A grooving tune with a catchy bass line, and a slight mid-1980s, MTV video feel. Perfect for scenes featuring 80's fashion and style. Spandau Ballet, Talking Heads, David Bowie's thin white duke era, The Power Station, rock dance, music popping drums short radio edit, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Midtempo, building indie rock song about wishing for one's life to be better. Raw, garage influenced drums segue into a steady, driving chorus. Rough around the edges, influenced by early 70's anthem rock. college music, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
This playful alternative pop ditty features smooth female vocals, professional production, and tasteful instrumentation, including piano, fretless bass, and real drums. Reminiscent of the Sundays, with a chorus that evokes Karen Carpenter’s lower range. Suitable for romance, drama, breakups. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Edgy indie rock song with cool guitars and distorted bass, killer disco like chorus! Think Franz Ferdinand meets Bloc Party. Perfect for a bar, fight, or driving scene. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College 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
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
Rocking Seattle-Sounding tune in the same lines as Pearl Jam, Audio Slave or Alice In Chains. Song revolves around the sarcastic look at "first-time marijuana use" Drop-outs on their own "Pineapple Express" College Fun and College antics. Party hardy DUDE! Adult comedy, extreme sports. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Bouncy and powerful, this is a very hip indie rock track. Uptempo and climactic, sounds like The Strokes or Arctic Monkeys. Big brash choruses with distorted synth amps up the intensity. Perfect for action, sports, chase, indie, hipster, or bar scene usage. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A hot, driving, classic indie rock track. Big guitar, jamming bass, cool drums & male vox. Lyrics are a tongue in cheek look at the criminal mind & living big. Works well with sports themes & highlights. Great for film & TV action and chase scenes, video gaming, and all purpose general ad campaigns. Male Vocals, Rock, Hard Rock
Down and dirty blues funk rock track featuring smoking guitar riffs and leads. Nasty ass attitude, very street tough, urban and confidently cool. 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, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Young and proud track from the 60's full of joy and youth rebellion. Features powerful combination of Big Band instruments, electric guitar, rock organ, funky drums and shouty vocals. Wonderful theme music for Teenage TV Series or dynamic commercials. Sounds like Wiseguys, Freak Power, FatBoy Slim. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
An introspective and warm reflection on the sunset and the passing of the day. Simple instrumentation with drum machine, and acoustic guitar and male vocal. Beautiful and poetic. Wonderful for a title track or commercial featuring simple beauty or natural beauty. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Dark, mystical and mysterious rock track. Music with a nocturnal vibe. Great underscore for the supernatural, paranormal, mystical and spiritual etc. A dramatic instrumental that's perfect for film & TV dramas, movie trailers and documentary films. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
This song espouses the cleansing qualities of the waves and the beach. It contains some beach Boys qualities. Pop and rock. It has elements of rhythm and melody that make it very universal and accessible. Great for beach set ups and happy commercials. Male Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
A soulful and solid rock groove, featuring electric bass percussion and piano. nice bed to build on top using voice or voice over. Plenty of space for a voice-over and will loop, Also useful for any backing track, ident, transition between segments, film scene, or video game level intra scene segue, Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Loose, hip and hilarious pop rock indie song about online dating; a light perky get-up-and-go melodic college garage track; for film scenes with hip teens or tweens or any aged online daters; bed track Facebook internet service or product; inspired by The Barenaked Ladies, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Acoustic guitar driven song about a man in aw of his girl who tries his hardest to please her. Who's the lucky one in your relationship? Are you in the friend zone? Upbeat song with male vocal. Perfect for any romantic scene or love story. A light hearted, fun song about love. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
An indie rock piece, full of energy, lift and party vibes, verging on dance-rock and with hints of punk rock flavours. Brightness fills this track, ligten up any piece of film/TV with this instant perk me up track, jumpy chords, insistent melody and an attitude miles high. Amplified, by Tobias James, Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
(JUNE 2020) Baby's Been Gone by Cary Kanno nails its place in our Editors' Choice for June 2020. This particular number is about a breakup and a man who still loves his ex despite how badly she treats him. It also features smooth male vocals and teen-spirit energy that anyone would want to dance to. It's a terrific song for a coming-of-age TV/film production. The mix of hip vocals with chilled but upbeat instruments creates an indie teen vibe, which many will be able to relate to.a quirky song about a breakup and a person who loves his former girlfriend in spite of the fact that she treats him badly. Uptempo Pop flavoring, male vocals, with a touch of 1970's, 1980's rock in the vein of Simple Minds, the Cars, Blondie, etc. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
This song features bright acoustic with an interesting melody. It presents an overall melancholy mood that would work great in a theme of hurt or depression, although it can be implemented in a variety of scenes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
A euphoric instrumental track in the genres of big beat and rock music, cheerful and quirky in mood, well-suited for visual scenarios imbued with energy, humor, and eccentricity. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Instrumental indie rock with optimistic & dynamic vibe. Modern & retro sound ala The Fratellis, White Stripes, Arcade Fire, Weezer, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Foo-Fighters, The Who, The Cars. Medium Tempo. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Energetic, emotional alternative rock track featuring electric guitars, bass guitar, drums and some keys. Works perfect in teenage, youth oriented projects (extreme, sport: skateboarding, snowboarding, bike etc., college radio, tv, documentary) and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Big epic track. Sweet piano melody, soaring The Edge style guitars and driving rock beat sets this track apart. Corporate video, branding, TV, movies, media, advertising, closing credits. High impact and heartfelt. Modern, pulsing, emotional beautiful and uplifting. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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