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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Hot sexy rocking guitar instrumental in the style of the Black Keys. Guitar riffs and synthesizer themes. Fast drums with steady beat. Suitable for film and television: action adventure, fashion show, travel, corporate, extreme sports, party, rock and roll scenes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Perfect for summer, this track has a dreamy and sexy mellowness to it. With great vocals and guitar, this indie song is the perfect intro for any film or tv. Daylight, stay with us and let the beach party never stop. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Pacey, energetic alternative rock track with melodic overlays lending an inspired, emotional quality. Attention grabbing, great for selling designer clothes, rom-com, luxury high society products which are all highly individualized, as is this cool track. Amplified, by Tobias James. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A light, guitar-driven indie rock piece. A nostalgic yet lifting feel with echoing arpeggios. Light, airy and filled with cheerful thoughts, something to look forward to. TV/ Film, adventure sports, health/ organic products spots. Amplified, by Tobias James. Instrumental, 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 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
Fast energetic rock promo with driving drums and bass, with edgy electric guitar. Perfect for scenes of short fast action or intensity, on the move, motivated and no stopping 'til Brooklyn. By Anthony James, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fast raw gritty street-smart edgy Indie rock grind with power drums and guitar. Perfect for Dog Town, Venice beach, skater punk, extreme sports and upbeat rock guitar promos, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Heavy drumming over rising cello and violin strings makes for an uplifting track ideal for portraying the emotion of hope. Perfect for movie scenes, documentaries and commercials alike. Beautifully inspiring alt rock with an orchestral twist, also featuring gentle piano and melodic electric guitar. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A modern theme song that has a young but serious tone and determined character. It can be used for an example behind a social message about the inner strenth that helps everyone overcome their problems. Electric clean guitars lead the way along with strings, drums, bass, and subtle electronics, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fast upbeat skate punk rock song about loving life for what it is, not worrying about money or material possessions, realizing you don't need much to be happy. Similar artists: Blink 182, Japandroids, Rise Against, Against Me, Nirvana, Green Day, Offspring, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Aggressive, rebellious punk rock song about the pressures of society and social norms. Melodious with a catchy hook and pre-chorus. Similar artists: Green Day, Offspring, Pennywise, NOFX, Blink 182, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Crunching hot guitars, a blistering beat and melodic sexy male vocals make this an absolute must track for 2012. Think Beck on speed, Green Day, MGMT, Arcade Fire on Red Bull, a contemporary take on a 90's groove. Great for film or tv trailers or used in a commercial meant to utterly energize. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dramatic indie groove Rock song with a steady, grinding beat. Bass heavy and grinding drums, dramatic introduction building up to a psychedelic chorus. Rough around the edges, this tune is good for an event building to an intense scene. Steady, low-fi, heavy, nighttime, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A driving, modern rock song that starts with a guitar riff and swells with a three-part vocal chorus. Backbeat drums lay the foundation. Perfect for grooving while driving. The lyrics are reassuring, saying not to worry so much, you'll be alright. Perfect if you like early Coldplay. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Melodic alternative style rock song with doubled guitars. Vocals and guitar rise to a more driving middle and quiets back down to a mellow mood near the end. Low-fi rock influences of the mid 1990's. Good for comedies humour, or light scenes about fear of commitment. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat rock song about a person feeling tired and run-down. The singer likens being pulled down by the stone of Sisyphus. 60's influenced beginning verse with pop organ melody segues into a Nirvana-like chorus. Soft gentle vocals contrast with the aggressive tone of the song. click log in, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie guitar electro track with attitude! Raucous guitars, analogue synths, rock drums, bass and organ. This track will add a raw, feel good edge to any project. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This song is a driving dream-inspired about an invasion or impending war and trying to escape, heading to the airport with your family/loved ones wondering what's going to happen next - and it's all, like the driving spooky music says - surreal. Female vocal indie rock rhythmic powerful sensual, Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Cool trippy indie rock song about someone who can't move because of apathy and doesn't have any sense of identity. "I don't feel like doing anything." Sounds like Pink Floyd or Radiohead. Very slow and psychedelic. For dramas comcerning dysfuctional relationships, drug problems, troubled youth. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Mystical, atmospheric, dreamy song with chanting male vocal about making romantic love in an enchanted state. Hypnotic beat, heavenly synths, shimmering acoustic guitar and 'tremelo' electric guitar. Swirling atmosphere like incense. Daydreamy, otherworldly. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Great indie pop rock vocal track. It's really upbeat and positive, a cross between U2, Coldplay and Mumford and Son. With it's strings, accordion, vocal ahs, acoustic guitar, piano, and heavy four on floor bass drum it works perfectly in today's t.v. world. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt 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, Action, Impending Rock & Metal
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, Alt Rock
This slow-groove indie rocker starts small but goes big with soaring female vocals, muscular guitars, and melodic fretless bass. Evocative lyrics explore vivid imagery but are open to interpretation. Well-suited to dramatic moments, horror, and thriller genre. Real drums with indie production. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Powerful track with smokin' guitars and pounding drums. High energy, positive feel, Nascar, commercials, extreme sports, action, road trip, industrial, indie, Alternative rock. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Huge electric guitars with a driving bass and drums make up this hard hitting track. Great for sports, chase, action scenes, video games and commercials. Sounds like The Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A song in constant motion featuring a rhythmic guitar line and pulsing bass. This track brings a contemporary take on a western theme and is perfect for adding something unique and different to your production. Two versions give you the option of clean or dirty electric guitars with solo variations. 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
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
A beautiful, relaxing piece that has a dream-like guitar melody, shuffling drums, atmospheric strings and a virtuoso melodic guitar solo. Has a very chilled, euphoric vibe. Would be perfect to set moods such as relaxed, romantic, love, melancholic and heartbroken for ad's, film and tv productions. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat rock song about a person feeling tired and run-down. 60's influenced beginning verse with pop organ melody segues into a Nirvana-like chorus. Music for extreme sports, high-adrenaline, heart pumping, exciting, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Grooving rock song about a person wanting to see someone again. Steady driving rhythm and infectious chorus with B-3 style organ. Starts with a high-hat four count. Soft gentle vocals contrast with the aggressive tone of the song. Good for driving and moving, exercise, and fast paced scenes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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