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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Garage rock track featuring rock band and upright piano. Great for fun action scenes and uplifting commercials, boys night out etc. Instrumental, Rock, Classic 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
Loud, fast and intense rock track with lots of energy and attitude! Perfect music for sports, extreme sports, bad-ass and rebellious characters, chase scenes, reality TV shows, movie trailers, commercials and any production that needs a shot of banging adrenalin! Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Positive, uplifting and optimistic vocal over a driving rock track. A simple and uncluttered forward-looking message to add an upbeat and cheerful vibe to your production. Perfect for commercials, TV & movies and any production seeking a burst of energy and positivity! Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Having a rave up! Intense energized explosive live band retro pop great for a sixties period piece or nightclub scene. Sixties Fashion Radio/TV Adverts Marquee Club London Swinging 60s Club Scenes Car Commercials Radio Spots and In Store play, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Trippy indie rock vocal piece with catchy chorus for product launch radio tv spots in store play web videos and more. Fresh groove, deep lyric, ultra cool guitar.. Get It, Male Vocals, Pop, Garage Pop
Rough and ready rock with deep lyric. ... Contemporary in style and production. This slamming modern track in no way hedges its bets or plays it safe. Edgy with a story to tell. Give it a home in a production that matters. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Happy indie rock vocal piece with catchy chorus for product launch radio tv spots in store play web videos and more. Fresh groove, up lyric, very positive.. Get It, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A slightly moody and dark instrumental with distorted electric guitar, slide electric guitar, clean electric octaves and cello in the middle. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Solid, interesting and unusual style song, combining rock ballad of 70's, jazz fusion and alternative/indie rock. Heartwarming music, lyrical and emotional. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A positive and energetic, upbeat, driving indie rock track featuring electric guitars, bass guitar and drums. Dynamic drums with warm bass sound and gorgeous indie guitars. You can use this track as a background in your sports videos, slideshows, TV or advert. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Beautiful elegiac airy ballad song with a mellow sounding pensive, melancholic and heartwarming melody, with some dramatic development in the middle. A lot of acoustic and electric guitars with a lush ambiance. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
High intensity alternative rock song, interesting and unusual, suitable for many applications. Groovie drums, driven guitars, nice vocal. An upbeat, pumping, heart pounding tune, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Funky pop-rock track featuring brass section. Sung by young talent Pablo DaBari. Track has cool funky guitars, groovy drums and great bass line. Energetic, glamorous, glitzy and upbeat. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Orchestral strings and guitar instrumental with modern production. There is a slow melodic guitar section that builds into a beautiful dramatic orchestral string section ending with a climax, then back to the slow beautiful melodic guitars for the outro. Suitable for many scenes like ocean sailing, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
An uplifting, positive song that drives towards an inspirational climax. With echo guitars ringing, steady bass and drums, accented by big orchestral sounds. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A beautiful, uplifting and inspirational pop/rock track that builds to a grand orchestral finish. Driving drums and bass, ringing guitars and piano/strings combination create a motivational and hopeful atmosphere. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Americana folk, blues, rock/surf rock, jazz fusion with a hint of Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction thrown in. This upbeat, up-tempo love song communicates a situation we can all relate to - the tongue-tied male being redeemed by the more articulate female. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Funky and swaggering indie-rocker with a lot of attitude and a funk / hip-hop influence. Infectious guitar riffs, clapping and a funky bass foundation. Buoyant, fresh and catchy. Cool and confident. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Power Pop
Funky and swaggering indie rocker with a lot of attitude. Infectious guitar riffs, clapping and a funky bass foundation. Buoyant, fresh and catchy. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Foreshadowing dangerous Male vocals with Female harmonies Big hounding distorted guitars with powerful base and strong percussion. edgy lead with spacious smooth base/percussion Bridge. bad guy, troublesome, danger A powerful hard rock track, Mixed Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
Bouncy Indie Rock / Alternative Rock track with a shuffle feel and catchy guitar melodies. Builds throughout, with a cool drum break in the middle. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An Anthem Rock Track: The song starts out scarcely with spacey guitars and drone bass lines, but the song builds into big delays and intricate guitar parts. The lyric content focuses on love and togetherness, that love is not just a feeling but it is a connective tissue. Works well for corporate, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
A nostalgic ballad that's part indie rock and part alternative country. Smooth Rhodes keyboards and organs play over a relaxed drum beat as guitars riff an uplifting melody. This uplifting song reflects bittersweet memories. A slow burn, it is a relaxing instrumental rock background underscore. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Cool high energy driving guitar rocker. Upbeat ambient rock track perfect for youthful scenes, and Sports centered usage. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Acoustic, electric, guitar, bass, drums and modern elements make up this Indie Pop track. Great for daily routine, commercials, Movie, and Reality TV segments. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A snappy beat, guitars and bass joined by a clavichord and organ make up this hip indie track. Great for start your day commercials, comedy segments for cartoons, reality TV and sitcoms. Sounds like The Strokes, Vampire Weekend. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A driving rhythm, big guitars and modern elements make up this alternative pop track. Great for sports, reality TV, car and road trip commercials. Sounds like Kings of Leon, Coldplay, U2, Oasis, Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers and Imagine Dragons. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark, sinister music, dark ambient music, background music for video games and episodes where you need a sinister atmosphere and mysticism. Instrumental, Electronic, Dark Ambient
A high energy rock instrumental with a rousing spirit and sense of urgency. Has a relentlessness and controlled aggression that demands your attention throughout. Would work well with high energy urban footage, fast sports montages, and exhilarating action sequences, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Don't suck was originally designed to sound like a mix between Radiohead & new wave alternative, its definitely pop punk, but strongly rooted in alternative rock. The great thing about this tune, like most instrumental music, is that it's designed to accommodate spoken dialogue & sound design. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A strong, energetic 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
A strong, energetic 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
A strong, energetic 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
A strong, energetic 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
This song is about a ghost trapped in the living word suffering because he can only look at the things he loved never able to touch or feel them again. A synthesizer and piano based song features acoustic guitars and real drums and an emotional bridge section with electric guitars & solo. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Swaggering indie rocker with a lot of attitude. Infectious guitar riffs, clapping and monster groove. Fresh, catchy and not too serious. Imagine a car commercial, monster trucks, limo cruising, energetic swagger. Instrumental, Electronic, Electro
Upbeat indie rock style song with driving beat and melodic, emotive changes that would suit a number of contemporary Film / TV and Multi Media presentations with it's broad appeal to many generations. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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