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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An inspiring and uplifting rock track driven by electric guitars great for Corporate, Presentations, Commercials, Informercials, Live Events, TV Themes etc. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
Big wall of guitars with a steady driving groove. Would work well in any dramatic, youth oriented, serious, intense scene in TV/Film. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Grungy and jangling with layers of distorted guitars, this is a track perfect for college scenes, bars, young love and romance. Similar to The Strokes, The 1975, The Fray, U2 and Foo Fighters. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Upbeat garage rock revival track. Very melodic and punchy. Similar to The Strokes, Television, The White Stripes and Velvet Underground. Fun synth entering mid-track keeps things light and modern. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Punchy and strong hard rock alternative track sounds like Foo Fighters. Great for impending battle, sports, classic cars, hot rods, celebrations, college, bar scene, hipsters, makeouts, young love. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Punchy and in your face indie rock track with some electro percussion elements to drive along the momentum. Brash and loud guitars similar to green day, the offspring and foo fighters make for a track that works well with sports, extreme, fights, drama and commercial, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cool and fun indie rock track with a tight electro hop beat and buzzy and bright synths. Big explosive distorted guitar choruses give this a celebratory vibe that fits well with teens, girls, dances and young love. Instrumental, Rock, 80s Rock
An energetic balls-to-the-wall alt-rock song with plenty of punk attitude. Pounding drums, a mixture of distorted and jangly guitars, and a great melody. Has a very triumphant, confident feel. Would be perfect for action scenes, sports, or anything requiring some intense yet positive music. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt 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, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Up tempo Acoustic song with a Latin flavor and Vocals ala "The Gypsy Kings". A song about those times when you need someone the most and they are never there. Sounds like Gypsy Kings. Male Vocals, Rock, Latin Rock
A hard hitting Industrial,Metal song about a person living life with lots of drama and self-persecution. Always complaining about what they don't have. Finally letting go to achieve happiness. Sounds like Korn, Marilyn Manson, Pantera. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Smooth Bass line and Drums lay underneath a Cello intro, Male Vocals, Electric Guitar ala "Dave Matthew's". Sounds like Dave Matthews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Acoustic and Electric Guitars build into Male Vocals with light Drumming, into dramatic chorus. Sounds like Grateful Dead, Dave Mathews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Beautiful, poetic lyrics and powerful, heartfelt Female Vocals come together for a great contemporary Alt-Rock tune that reflects shades of "Jewel", "Melissa Etheridge", and "Alanis Morissette". Sounds like Jewel, "Melissa Etheridge", and "Alanis Morissette". Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Funky laid back alternative rock instrumental track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Fun and outgoing, could be used in scenes for a night out. Family, teens, or 20s. The bassline gives the track its funky feel. Appropriate for an energetic party or dance. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Melodic slow alternative rock track with soft male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and percussion. Lyrics discuss wanting a certain girl to be with him in his place and not leave him. Could be used in breakup scene, drama romance, 20s or teens films. Sad and melancholy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Relaxed, slow alternative rock track with soft male vocals. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss wanting a lover to admit to doing something wrong. Could be used in scenes regarding a breakup or fight in a relationship. Angry, hard sonority. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative-Rock track with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss winning "the fight" and not being taken down "again." Fun and playful sonority, good for action or teenage/ 20s films or TV. Sounds like Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat alternative rock song with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss leaving your hometown and how you change. Could be used in a college film about coming home after moving out, or any film discussing change after moving. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Grungy, straightforward Alternative Rock tune with driving Guitars and Male Vocals. Sounds like Grateful Dead, Dave Mathews. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A rock alternative track with male vocals. Male vocals accompanied by distorted electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss breaking up. Fun, action-filled, and fast; could be used at a party or live concert. Fast and exciting sonority. Sounds like Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative rock track with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss confusion and depression after a breakup. Could be used in romantic films about breakups, teen/ 20s dramas. Sad and depressing. Sounds like Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative-Rock track with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss winning "the fight" and not being taken down "again." Fun and playful sonority, good for action or teenage/ 20s films or TV. Sounds like Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative rock track with soft male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss the absence of destiny- anything could happen to anyone. Appropriate for action adventure film or TV show. Masculine, strong, and confident sonority. Live rock band scene. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Funky alternative rock track with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss frat boys getting ready and excited for the weekend. Funny and silly. Could be used in college film or TV show. Entertaining track about a night out for college frat boys. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Sexy Rock/funk Track. Lenny Kravitz style. Dirty guitar, sexy rhythm and cool as it gets guitar solo in middle section. This track will get the girls moving. Perfect for film, promos and gaming. Strip joint, seedy pole dance or lap dancing. Open 24, hard shagging scenes... Suroor Goodenough, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Guitar oriented instrumental rock. Raw, driving and menacing. Powerful guitar and synth lines with real drums. Perfect for a fast car race or extreme sports show. Some parts are funky, some are mean and dirty, but overall a fast paced whirl into a crashing spinout! Groovy bass line. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Quirky 60?s retro feel with a modern kick. Sounds like Beck, Lenny Kravits, Alanis Morrissette, Etheridge meets Jewel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Britpop
This wide-reaching, catchy, bouncy and upbeat, hip-hop-altpop-blues-rock gem has been featured on the AWARE II Compilation from Aware Records & would make a perfect TV or motion picture soundtrack for comedy, romantic comedy like Harry Meets Sally. Thirtysomething, youthful drinking & partying. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Guitar oriented instrumental rock. Raw, driving and menacing. Powerful guitar and synth lines with real drums. Perfect for a fast car race or extreme sports show. Some parts are funky, some are mean and dirty, but overall a fast paced whirl into a crashing spinout! Groovy bass line. Fast and furious, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Rocking instrumental guitar driven indie rock song with blazing guitar melodies and a country outlaw influence. Real drums and instruments. Melodic and rowdy. Good for any sporting event or upbeat movie or television soundtrack. Smoking sounds and attitude. Stevie Ray Vaughn meets Joe Satriani. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fast and furious progressive rock instrumental with a lot of drive and energy. Pounding real drums, groovy bass lines, spatial synths, wild electric guitar rhythms and electric guitar melodies. Powerful and melodic at the same time. Great for a high end and fast car commercial. Wild and manic drums. Instrumental, Action, Intense Rock
Groovy indie sounding instrumental hard rock song with twists and turns. Tasty electric guitar melody and cool grooves. Real drums and instruments. Good for a skateboard or go cart/sport film or t.v. episode. Menacing at times but overall a cool upbeat song. Rousing and rowdy. Extreme sports. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Guitar Driven Mid-Tempo Rock Song with Strong Guitar Solo Sax and Lyric Regarding Life's Pitfalls Uncertainties Unexpected Bumps in Road and Need to Understand that Shit Happens to Elevate Oneself. Perfect for Film TV Drama Comedy Tragic Coming to Terms Rebuilding Growth, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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