Alternative country is a term used to describe a number of country music subgenres that tend to differ from mainstream or pop country music. The term is sometimes known as Alt. country and has included country music bands that have incorporated influences ranging from american roots music, bluegrass, rock & roll, rockabilly, acoustic music, americana, honky-tonk and punk rock.
Alternative country can refer to several ideas. Most generally, any musician who plays a type of country music different from the prevailing trend can be said to play "alternative country". By this standard, for example, the Bakersfield sound was alternative in the 1950s, and the Lubbock sound musicians were ...
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A feelgood cross between Folk, Bluegrass and Country, this track bounces along with drums, bass and banjo as electric guitars play happy melodies. A nice track for scenes of simple joys, happiness, family and great times of country life. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
Emotionally powerful female vocals round out this Contemporary Country / Rock track by Sara Laine. Features a smokey drum groove, haunting guitars and a driving chorus. Perfect for all projects looking for a dark, mesmerizing contemporary track, a la Stevie Nicks / Fleetwood Mac. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This variation of the Reach High series is acoustically minded with Trevor Horn inspired articulation to the production. Includes vocal chorus performed by CMDess. Lighter instrumental with romantically inclined harmonics. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Short loopable 120bpm banjo country/bluegrass groove with dub flavored beat after 7th second. Excellent for western, wilderness or road movie music, motivation videos, travel agencies advertisements and more. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Let's meet with friends, have some fun, tell some old stories, have a drink. That's what 'joyful meeting" is about. Wonderful violin performance in it. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Rollicking Acoustic guitars with angular electric guitar lead breaks. Lush choruses feature tremelo guitar. Generally positive and upbeat vibe suited for drama, action or comedic scenes, with a sense of movement - great for traveling stories. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Melodic southern rock/ country track that sets up a relaxed yet fun mood, with a driving your truck down back roads type of feel. Features guitars and ppanos over a classic bass and drums combo. Reminiscent perhaps of Allman Brothers, particlarly Dickey Betts more melodic work. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Groovy and rhytmic with dobro guitar, acoustic guitar and drum kit create a determined and humorous mood. Perfect for Spaguetti Western, Documentary, Comedy, Children Music etc... Similar to Ben Harper, Beck, Sheryl Crow. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Bouncy bluegrass feel with guitar, drums, bass, harmonica, tamborine, Banjo and psychedelic outro. A quirky track ideal for TV/Film/Video/DVD/Internet or Radio Productions including documentary, comedy, drama, reality television, quiz/game show, news, holiday/travel, business & Presentations. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Distorted steel guitars & banjos battle it out in this drunken, hillbilly hoedown. Inspired by the track Dueling Banjos featured in the movie Deliverance this 30 second piece of music creates a fun, quirky and upbeat vibe perfect for commercials & bumpers. Distorted and clean versions available! Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
A carefree, uplifting track that is full of images of sunny landscapes and wide-flung spaces. This is a "turn up to the sun" kind of track that lifts your mood just from hearing it. Perfect for corporate or commercial settings that need positive, cheerful vibes. Acoustic-based. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A stay-at-home Mom dreams of a little freedom, adventure and peace and quiet in this traditional country ballad. Interlude for mellow scene change, background for country bar scene. Female Vocals, Country, Country Traditional
A Totally original mid tempo nu disco club track, Funky stab baseline makes way for country and western Guitars and 303 Acid style synths, This Is A sure fire winner, Will work on many diffent types of tv shows and Media Projects. One of the best Sync Tracks you will come across.. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
This uplifting country rock piece features some inspiring guitar melodies, friendly acoustic guitar strumming, and a rock solid groove. Perfect for motivational corporate, promos, commercials and underscore where a range rock or southern feeling is needed. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Upbeat, excited, positive blues rock track featuring catchy funky riffs, biting leads, grungy harmonica and smooth organ. In the style of The Black Keys Electric 6 Dirtbombs Yeah Yeah Yeahs Interpol The Libertines Mos Def Gary Clark Jr Allen Stone Pecos country music Texas summertime out on the lake, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Uplifting, carefree and hopeful, this feel-good theme has a positive inspiring vibe perfect for corporate & young lifestyle uses and more. Features acoustic guitars & melody, marimba & bongos. An energetic, moving bass line keeps the energy up while bells and organ sweeten the mix. Instrumental, Pop, Acoustic Pop
Better times are coming, and this track proves it. Solid four-on-the-floor kick drum, picking banjos and strumming acoustic guitars are the driving forces behind this uplifting, energetic epic of a folk rock piece in the style of Mumford And Sons. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Warm acoustic guitar strumming and delicate mandolin highlight this hopeful, inspirational piece in the style of The Avett Brothers and Lady Antebellum. Has a nice build throughout, hitting it's pace at 1:08 with a lush progression supported by escalating strings lines. Ends delicately and sweetly. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Good times are coming soon, & this track makes anyone a believer. Solid four-on-the-floor drums, picking banjo and strumming acoustic guitars are featured on this easy going, sweet pop bluegrass piece in the style of Old Crow Medicine Show & The Avett Brothers. Nice acoustic guitar breakdown at 0:39, Instrumental, Country, Country Pop
Good times are here to stay, and this track makes anyone a believer. Electronic drums and bass, melodic fiddle, strumming acoustic guitars are featured on this pop country / EDM hybrid shuffle. Instrumental, Country, Country Pop
Vocal harmonies abound in this Country, sort of Bluegrass sounding fun song! It is positive upbeat and 3 part harmony is laced throughout calling to mind the Eagles, Poco, and also some of the newer Country bands. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Quirky, jaunty alt. country/indie folk track in the vein of Feist. Features acoustic guitar, chicken plucking electric guitars, bass, light percussion and a hokey melodion and organ. Great track for technology ads, comedy, hipster commercials. Playful scenes and advertisements. Travel and cooking. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Fast country 'chicken pickin' guitar leads forming a great, catchy melody. This is a perfect fit for quirky or busy scenes in shows such as Call of the Wildman, Dirty Jobs, Billy the Exterminator, and Duck Dynasty. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
An alt country song about returning to Texas to find a lost love. "Miles and miles of nowhere to the next place on the map". A mellow pensive song that would fit with many Texas oriented shows. A great chorus and hook with a cool guitar oriented band. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A song about a lover who moved away and then returned. A mellow but rocking song that would fit a show about about a partner who leaves to seek her fortune in a cold foreign land. Bouncy melody - cool guitars, mandolin, fiddle, piano. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A motivational song about facing a problem and dealing with it.... and allowing a friend to help. Upbeat with cool riffs and solos. Features guitars including a 12 string, plus fiddle and mandolin. Perfect for a drama about facing a problem and making a tough decision with the support of friends. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Four to the floor country music with this stompin' track about being away from home and eventually coming home. Guitars, harmonica, bass and drums are the basis of this track that drive us on a journey to the river that takes us home. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
PLUCKING LEAD GUITAR is featured in this mellow countryish instrumental, accompanied by upright bass, some synth sounds way in the background and brushed drums giving it a jazzy rhythmic quality without swinging or shuffling. Kind of has a newer alt country sound, and lots of space, minimal noodling, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
COWBOY COUNTRY instrumental track featuring a twangy electric guitar, accompanied by an acoustic guitar and a harmonica. The acoustic guitar holds down a groove while the electric guitar plays melody and some twangy fills. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Smooth, dreamy, and cinematic song feat acoustic guitar and male vocals. A hopeless romantic drives west on desert highways in search of a spontaneous spiritual experience. Written by Hesu Whitten (vocals, guitar), arrangements by Jason Pfaff. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A genre-bending song seamlessly moving from ominous, dusty desert vistas to soaring, upbeat country hooks. Starting with a strummed acoustic and echoey electric slide guitar, the song transitions between moods and rhythmic feels, taking the listener on a compelling and emotional musical ride. Mixed Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Rowdy and fun filled country rock instrumental in the vein of Lynyrd Skynyrd with a full hard hitting horn section made up of a tenor sax, alto sax and trumpet. Great sounding guitars and pounding real drums. Bouncy and raucous perfect for the southern bars and clubs or a Chevy truck commercial. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A play on the physical and emotional conditions of the heart. Sweet, souldful female vocals The "yearning" condition when someone you love very much is far away and the "fullness" you feel when they are close to you. Woman in love is missing her man, beautifully upbeat and hopeful. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A guy see's that he needs to 'upgrade' himself so his women will start paying closer attention to him. He doesn't want to take any chances losing his girl. He will start changing things in his life to be the best he can be. He knows he needs to give her the latest version of himself. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Guitar track about leaving your past behind, starting a new life. Traveling through the mountains with wide roads under a warm sun. Fresh beginnings, torment and broken heart in your rearview mirror. Mysterious, Western themes, distant memories, romantic, nostalgic. Sweet, soulful adventure. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Country song about coming to terms with the fact that she's gone and drinking to forget is not gonna work! It's time to start living again! Kris Kristofferson/Willie Nelson vibe. Acoustic guitars, harmonica, bass and percussion. Would suit situation where a person is trying to get back on their feet, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This song is about the desperate and lonely life of Billy Bradford. It has a blugrass/outlaw country edge to it and a big memorable chorus. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Country Alt Rocker with catchy slide guitar and a big anthem chorus. This song is about getting your life together and realizing what is really important. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
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