Art rock is a term describing a subgenre of rock music that tends to have experimental or avant-garde influences and emphasizes novel sonic texture.
The term art rock was initially used for 70s krautrock bands and progressive rock artists like Can, Soft Machine, Brian Eno, Talking Heads. In the nineties the term was also used for more noise rock and experimental rock associated acts like Sonic Youth, Public Image Ltd., Deerhoof, Liars who also have a strong focus on avant garde music, experimental music and art in general as well as rock music, punk rock and no wave. This may lead to some confusion. The latter group of bands are sometimes also called art punk or avant-punk.
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A grandiose and powerful jazz rock song featuring a flowing tenor sax melody and smooth real horn section. Jazzy, heartwarming, inspirational and easy going. Soaring sound great for any car commercial, feel good t.v. episode, travel channel or cleaning product. Mellow and smooth, but still upbeat. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Powerful, emotional song that hits. Taste of victory and glory, achievements and a successful challenge. Intro with an intense piano part, then punchy drums, guitars and big choir in the end. Perfect for corporate, sports, competitions, championships and Olympics. It sounds like Coldplay and U2, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Zany acid rock perfect for Jack Black Owen Wilson - Wayne's World type guy is loser in love comedy. Theme: one sided love. Gal keeps canceling, showing late, mentally abusing and disrespecting this jerk who's mad about her. Everyday guy type screaming vocal. Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
This song is about a difficult relationship between a son and his mother. It is a dark song with a real Alice Cooper feel. Dysfunctional family, family secrets. Starts with a phone call, a message, "This is your Mother calling..." Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
This song addresses the issues we all face everyday with stupidity, fear and control within our culture, government and psyche. This song would be great for a punk rock / attitude scene in a bar room with a band or in an angry montage that depicts violence and destruction. Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Ambient Lofi Indie ballad with a deliberately lofi production aesthetic that reflects the imperfections of the human condition. Intimate yet powerful would go well in a David Lynch type film. Similar in style to Amen Dunes / John Maus / Dirty Beaches etc, Instrumental Version, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Downtempo yet surprisingly upbeat indie rock similar to Phoenix. The track builds with multiple guitar melodies. After listening to this, you will want to buy some tight black jeans, straighten your hair & rock out indie style. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
A dark, aggressive alternative rock track recalling the late 80s/early 90s sound favoured by The Pixies, The Smiths, and Echo & The Bunnymen. The verses are fuzzy and aggressive, but the chorus brightens the mood by adding jangly guitars, tambourine, and handclaps. Perfect for dark & intense scenes. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
It's fun, a little bit funky, and totally indie rock. The slinky bass line is held up by a cool little guitar riff and bouncy dance rock drums. It's like the lovechild of Devo and The Talking Heads. Perfect for party scenes, college capers, getaway chases, anything requiring something a bit quirky. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
When Pink Floyd plays with Lynard Skynard you get Heavy Water. Driving distorted sustained lead guitar and deep bass and drums with cool rhythm guitar highlighted by sweeping morphing poly-synths and pulsating synth bass. classic rock instrumental that is updated for modern day audiophiles, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Starlit ships swim across oceans in the sky. Your imagination runs wild with shimmering guitars and opens up to the endless possibilities. This is a song for building a scene, for creating emotional resonance with your audience. Hold them close and bring them into the world you are creating. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Instrumental electric guitar piece in the spirit of Jimi Hendrix, Good Rats and fast cars. Played with a white vintage style Stratocaster guitar and heavy drumming with big toms and a huge kick inside a vibrant room. A good dose of seventies' attitude for timeless spy and action adventures to come. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Power rock chords for brand association, a segue or show ID. Exciting short rock snippet slowly fading into mellow. Something exciting is beginning. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
A fast, busy alternative rock track reminiscent of The Smiths. Very jangly, very moody and dark, very 1980's British indie. The guitars are strummed in an almost African high-life fashion and the bass is melodic. Would fit chase scenes, romantic troubles, crimes in progress, or even comedic capers. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Pounding forward song led by a disturbed vocal over burning guitar & raindrop piano flowing into an eye-of-the-hurricane wah wah guitar & then a celebratory chorus with a driven storm of a band, Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
The Killers or Bloc Party come to mind when listening to this track. Uptempo indie rock with a catchy riff that wont leave your head for days. Frat party, motivational, modern, team work, uplifting, corporate track, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Modern Dark Bluesy Understated piece with guitar feature, think Jeff Beck meets Peter Gabriel. Synth, Drums, Acoustic (high strung) and Electric Guitars make this a nice melodic, yet moody and dramatic piece. Good for TV, Film, Internet, Promos, Commercials, and Advertising. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Even Less takes a different approach to heavy guitar tone usage. This track is has indie accents with unexpected synth and sound design used to fortify the riffs. War, Sports, Wrestling and Spirit. Viper ESP and Marshall stacks implemented. Vocals by CMDess. Male Vocals, Rock, Art RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
A dark, sinister sounding indie rock song with a swinging feel. Loads of hooks and ear-catching moments. Would suit crime capers, getaways, comedic scenes, beer commercials, or scenes where someone is sneaking around under the cover of darkness. Has an Outkast feel to the song. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
An interesting and sophisticated song which starts light with intricate vocals. Abruptly changes to a guitar heavy chorus. Changes between both styles. Borrows from 1960s Europop music and post punk style music. Traveling Seeking New Style, Mixed Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
A proud mother earth has a 16th century feel. You can hear her majestic mountains, river, oceans all that this planet has to offer in this one song. Placement opportunities are plentiful. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Mystical and mysterious track builds to a crazy and uplifting tempo, keeping a dark feel all the while. Drums, strings, keyboards, bells combine to offer a wild and insane rocking feel, great for your movie's most psychotic scene! Dramatic brainy psychological nightmare chase scene, pounding trailer, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Pink floyd style epic slow building track works well in any type of crime series or documentary as well as Sci Fi starts with contemplative Telecaster guitar theme soslo and builds to full track with great Distorted lead guitar modern feeling, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
It's dance rock all up in this mother. Dance, drink PBR, and enjoy the trust fund, kids! It's a bit jazzy, it's a bit frantic, but it's all fun! Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Relaxing and uplifting Instrumental Rock track with post rock style electric telecaster guitars, big raw roomy drums, and piano and synths. This is Fully arranged with verse, chorus, breakdown, and big epic final chorus. Ideal for background in corporate projects, films, TV, and commercials. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Instrumental world/pop track with Syrian female singer, duduk and shakuhachi. Drums, percussion, guitars, hammond and chapman bass produce an overall sensuous pop feel with exotic middle eastern flavor. Great for documentaries, travel channels and driving, passion, romance. Buddha Bar, Cafe del Mar. Female Vocals, New Age, Ethnic Fusion
Art rock with dark edgy keyboards, vocal effects and occasional guitar flourishes. Great for film scores, trailers, interludes in crime, drama, chase scenes, travel, documentaries, or product placement for a young demographic. Vocal Samples, Rock, Art Rock
Pachelbel’s Canon in D is one of the most famous pieces of classical music of all time. It is his most famous composition. It was originally scored for three violins and basso continuo and paired with a gigue. It is a Baroque masterpiece commonly played at weddings. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock, Johann Pachelbel
Inspiring, epic post rock track reminiscent of the drama Friday Night Lights. Starts with an emotionally charged vibe that builds into an uplifting chorus @:48. Inspired by bands such as Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai & Caspian but more accessible for commercials, teen dramas, sports stories, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Post-Rock
High energy and up tempo art-rock tracks using guitars and synthesizers. Perfect for trailers, videogames, films, intro, openers, endings, movie scenes, commercials, slideshows, sport videos and TV. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
An epic dark instrumental rock song with powerful and brutal real drums and guitars. Starts off cool and mesmerizing with groovy loops, acoustic guitar and mellow synth pads and finishes with power, terror and bombastic sounds. In the style of Marilyn Manson, Evanesscense, and Planet P. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Dark Poet is a weird little guitar jam. It has a slight tension that would work in a scene that needs a confused or disillusioned feeling to it. It is dark without being foreboding. Depressed, and emotional but not evil. Features Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Bass, and drums. Tragedy and depression. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Jazz-fusion instrumental. Slick-grooving in the style of Medeski, Martin & Wood-Soulive. Groovy blend of pop and funk rock. Old school party dance anthem with a similar sound to 1970’s TV themes. Quirky and Fun. Great for commercials and advertising promotional campaign and productions. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
A hooky, funked up dance rock song. Take a little James Brown, mix in some Outkast, and sprinkle in some Talking Heads to taste - and you've got yourself a funk stew goin' on. Cowbell, shakers, bongos, funky guitars, synths, handclaps - this thing is a party anthem. Resistance to the funk is futile. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
High-energy, ultra-cool, funky garage band rock. Retro guitar and organ riffs double down on seriously bouncy, driving bassline and drums, and bubblegum synth lines add a sprinkling of irreverence. Great for hipster getaways, comedy chase scenes, or montages of fashionable parties and funny chaos, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Moving, beautiful alt-rock/new-age instrumental. A dream or montage of love found or love lost would fit with this perfectly. Would also work with a chase or dance scene, or anything that needs an exciting, gorgeous, dreamy backdrop. Multiple layers of guitars, bass & synth mix with a driving beat. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Rock beat and bass line morph into R&B when electric piano comes in. Electric guitar with ensemble effect plays with scanner jazz organ. Rock organ doubles with over-driven guitar. Strings carry out to end. Jazzy and soulful. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Epic, inspiring, motivating instrumental anthem, with soaring triumphant semi distorted lead electric guitars, thumping bass and driving drums. Great track for images of soaring planes or marching into battle. Instrumental, Rock, Art 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, Rock, Hard Rock
A happy-go-lucky indie rock track with a danceable beat and a solid groove, guaranteed to make you wanna tap your feet. The guitars have an African high-life feel, there's a catchy organ riff, and the fuzzy bass carries a great melody. Would be perfect for beer commercials, comedies, happy scenes. Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Contemporary Indie rock with a 60's retro Beatles feel, with warm male vocals and engaging electric piano, keyboards and instrumentation, vibrant melodic development, Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Multi part rock, electronic and progressive hard rock track about the sinking of the Russian submarine Kursk. Female vocals. Would suit scenes of military misadventure and failure, and TV documentaries Has some folkish elements in the opening section. Female Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
big time suspense come get me funk groove with a middle eastern vibe and sound to it. Hendrix style wah solo on vamp out. Probably good for suspence or building, maybe a chase or looking out over distance, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
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