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.
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
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
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
0A great piece of country music from the deep south, with elements of country, Bakersfield, Red Dirt, Nashville, Tennessee and more! Great country sounds and country guitars bounce along in this track that is perfect for reality TV shows, documentaries, or any visual where you need to evoke that cla, 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
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
Jagged Indie Rock guitar instrumental. Rocking beat and quirky punk overtones. Great for TV instrumental, fast driving, sports, parties, dancing, travel, big city living, the seedy side of life, fast living, extreme sports, danger, excitement. Instrumental, 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
Powerful bold and proud punk rock track in the very style of the great punk rock bands of the eighties. Uplifting and energetic would be ideal for NASCAR, car racing events, motorcycle racing or extreme sports racing events or shows. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
An aggressive classic rock song inspired by the hard charging British Invasion greats. This bluesy track is raw, aggressive riff rock at its finest. Full of swagger and attitude, this tough street-smart song is for bad boys in leather jackets driving fast cars. Energetic and powerful music. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A positive, epic and bright rock / hard rock track with punchy guitars mixing it up with orchestral strings. Regal, celebratory, lively and uplifting. Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
A very positive, lively and energetic Rock / Hard Rock track, with a very strong drive and high energy. Feel-good / Lively / Celebratory. Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
A sneering and raging post punk love song. Truly unique swirling guitar chords. Driving and intense. Love is the only shred to hang on to in this insane and terrifying world we live in. A mad cacophony that somehow manages to coalesce into soaring musical ecstasy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Pop Punk
Cool high energy driving guitar rocker. Upbeat ambient rock track perfect for youthful scenes, and Sports centered usage. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Ambient alternative rocker with a cool slide guitar lead and an airy psychedelic middle section. A great track for road trips, college campus scenes, and promotions for youthful products. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An upbeat instrumental track in the genre of mainstream pop-rock, charged and energetic in mood, well-suited for visual scenarios imbued with intrigue, excitement, style, and extravagance. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
An upbeat instrumental logo in the genre of mainstream pop-rock, confident and positive in mood, well-suited for making a smooth transition between two happy 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
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
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
Fun piano and guitar pop to bob your head to. Memorable guitar lick melody. Light oohs and ahhs during the chorus. Melancholy piano breakdown. In the style of Cold War kids, the fray, fun, jukebox the ghost, foster the people, jellyfish, styx. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Happy, strumming acoustic guitars are the hero in this track. Driving, fun rhythm all the way through. Piano melody, synth melody and electric guitar melody trade off. In the style of The mowglis, Walk the moon, fun, jukebox the ghost, saint motel. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Funky, filtered electric guitar intro. Fun, wobbly synth melodies over a danceable beat. Super catchy and fun. In the style of Walk The Moon, Panic at the Disco, Saint Motel, The Mowglis, OK GO. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Solo piano intro gives way to big chorus hook with catchy lead guitar melody. The song energy goes up and down throughout and finishes at stadium size big. In the style of Oasis, Blur, The Stone Roses, The Verve. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Britpop
Synth chords and lead guitar melody start off, followed by a rolling drum rhythm. Lead guitar melody carries throughout. Big chorus finish! In the style of Atlas Genius, Young The Giant, fun, OK GO. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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
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
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
Happy Rock / Punk-Rock / Fun Sports. An exiting and positive guitar based track. Can be described as Punk Pop or light Punk Rock, perhaps College Rock. A little bit unruly, excited, punky. Good for racing, sports, fun and action, downhill, stunts and more. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Pop Punk
Cheerful, upbeat indie rock track with cool joyful guitars, twisted bass, stylish drums, hand claps and tambourine. Perfect for commercials/advertising, film/comedy, teenage/college media projects, internet clips and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Rusty Indie rock with a strong grunge influence from the nineties. Driving and punchy drums, joined by chuggy bass and nasty indie guitars. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Easygoing but motivating track about Being true to yourself and your dreams- your dreams won't go away hard as you try to ignore them-; soft rock tune with undertones of Scottish folk rock inspiration; indie film bed track; replete with authentic cellos/strings, Male Vocals, Folk, British Folk
Mid-slow contemplative drums and guitar instrumental, perfect for thinking things through, figuring out the next step, coming up with a plan. Instrumental, 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
Wide open and shimmering, with distorted piano and expansive lead guitar. Gives the feeling of aftermath, or impending action or duties. Perfect for an indie drama or teen MTV program. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Ultra cool modern garage rock track with a big catchy guitar riff and a rockin' retro drum beat. Perfect music for adding an edgy and hip vibe to your production. Buddy movie, rom-com, TV commercial, movie trailer, film opening, neo-60s, nostalgic. Instrumental, Indie Rock, College Rock
Upbeat indie rock style song with driving beat about the dangers of crying wolf too many times and the consequences of thoughtless actions creating a situation where you're harmed by your own thoughtless deeds, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
You are special... Be brave... You are meant to be this way… Repetitive piano and rhythm lead to a confronting vocal. Suit a moment of truth, self-realization. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Bright electric guitars, pocket base, tight drums with harmonica: Fun upbeat shuffle, swingers, relationships, Happy & nostalgic this is suitable for the most heartwarming scenes & for contemporary commercials & corporate use. Jason Marz, Keene, matchbox 20, U2, Beach boys, 311, Beck, 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
