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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Upbeat, fast, driving indie rock track with cosmic, space rock vibe featuring electric guitars, bass, drums. Perfect for advertising, sports, slideshow, youtube promotion and more, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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
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
stadium anthem a la pink floyd, radiohead and the verve psychedelic pop with very catchy chorus, and abstract lyrics, great for trailer for film or end titles also as a theme for a tv show or big commercial, beatles, eastern influence, hypnotic ambient, mystic, Dark side of the moon, led Zeppelin,, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
The word gets around in this romantic troublesome love reunion. Features powerful Male and Female vocal harmonies. Emotional and heartache pop rock band song. emotional, electric lead guitar solo, intimate, heartfelt, melodic, cops, robbers, police, fire fighters, dogs, cats bull riding, Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Big hounding distorted guitars with powerful base and strong percussion. edgy lead with spacious smooth base/percussion Bridge. bad guy, troublesome, danger hard rock track smokey bars, grunge and gritty urban themes fight themes action scenes transition scenes, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Epic spacious rock band adventure with half time reflective Male vocal verses and powerful full time chorus exploring crossroads of love. Modern, Moving soundtrack for tv, videos, games, websites and films, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Decisive decision to start living life like you have wanted to. Edgy, Powerful male vocals, fiery, hard-driving with a mellow twist in the bridge. music perfect for sports news, chases, frat parties, fast cars, smokey bars, grunge and gritty urban themes fight themes action scenes transition scenes, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An uplifting and motivational pop rock track reflecting on the unconditional love for family, individuals growth through travel and the welcoming of home. Modern composition for successful projects and startups. Moving soundtrack for tv, videos, websites and films, Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driving, confident, energetic and bold rock track featuring electric guitars, synth, drums, claps, tambourine. Perfect for action, sports, extreme, road movie, trailer, car chase etc. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cool, confident n rebellious, this intense, frenetic rock track reminiscent of Def Leppard has a dangerous vibe that makes it perfect for crime, chase and reality TV, Features powerful electric guitar riffs and hard hitting busy drums n fills. casing a joint crooks criminals burglars heist break in, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driving sports rock track with an uplifting and anthemic sound. Accomplished, confident and triumphant. Great underscore for a positive or inspiring message. Modern, cool and moving music. Great music for sports games and programs, TV and radio commercials, reality TV shows and movie trailers etc. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Optimistic and Uplifting Pop Track rising to a epic climax, with piano, guitars, bass and drums. Great for corporate videos, product presentations, advertising, motivational films and adventure, nature videos. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cheerful, powerful, dirty energetic rock track featuring distortion electric guitars, synth bass, drums and some piano. Perfect for extreme sports opener, presentation, automobile, motosport, racing and more media projects, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This alt-rock track starts off sweet and jangly before exploding into overdriven bliss. Would be perfectly suited for action sports or intense scenes. A church organ adds some melody and atmosphere to the symphony of fuzz guitars and pounding drums. A strong, confident song. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A fun, loud, take-no-prisoners indie rock song with shouted vocals, a clap-along chorus, and plenty of hooks. Perfectly suited to party scenes, collegiate comedy capers, or summertime fun. The mood is happy, aggressive, and frantic. The perfect song for high-energy scenes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Smooth Sultry Solid heavy in the pocket pop rock track featuring a superb female vocal performance, a powerful dub beat, fat pluck bass, strong brassy synths, funky guitar rhythms. A tightly constructed bluesy feel original track. Music for a wide range for media projects, tv theme, radio play, vids, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Fun and celebratory blues rock party groove featuring catchy guitar riffs, solid bass, and cool call and answer between guitar, electric piano and B3 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, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
This edgy, driving party groove exudes a fun, determined, rebellious vibe. Tight guitars interplay with rhodes answers and male vocal lines. Great for party scenes, commercials, promos, and anything that needs a little boost of fun filled attitude. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This extremely catchy, edgy, driving party groove exudes a fun, rebellious vibe. Tight guitars & wurlitzer interplay with lead guitar answers and male vocal shouts. Great for party scenes, commercials, promos, and anything that needs a little boost of fun filled attitude. Red Hot Chile Peppers, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This upbeat alternative music combines a straight forward style with action and energy. The distorted electric guitars play strong but cool rhythm while the bass and drums provide a catchy beat. This grungy music is great for a wide variety of apps including driving, action, teen, sports, and more. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This upbeat alternative music combines a fun style with positive energy. The electric guitars strum a vibrant rhythm while the wild synthesizer melody dances over the piano and bass. This music is perfect for animation, television, ads, explainers, infomercials and much more. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This grunge music is powerful mix of energy and emotion. The booming bass is complimented by a distorted electric guitar and punchy drums. This music works great for a wide variety of projects including advertising, sports, grunge, action and more. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat Alt Rock Song with great riffs. Male Vocals similar to Nirvana and Foo Fighters, think Colour and the Shape and In Utero, 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
Energizing upbeat rock instrumental for that sleek, sporty car commercial or promo. Fast, sexy and to the point. Catchy, guitar driven and overall perfect for visuals that need an energetic underscore. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark and psychologically disturbing insightful lyrics concerning doctor-patient relationships that verge on BDSM thoughts and actions with atmospheric female vocals and a pulsating music rhythm section, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark, grungy track with emotional female lead vocals about a woman knowing after the fact that her partner is untrustworthy and dangerous to be around. Sounds like The Cramps or L7. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A frantic and dark slant on psychological trauma set in an indie-rock setting and questioning the relationship between patient and doctor with insights into the complex feminine psyche and the depths of personality disorder, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An Alternative Rock instrumental. Tomorrow never knows inspired. Bright and energetic, featuring ascending electric guitar, drum kit and organ that create a determined, adventurous mood. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Authentic alternative rock song recorded by "The Source" in 1983. The album it was on charted at #17 on National College Radio. Perfect for a nightclub scene in which a bitter, decadent guy goes through his usual lines and actions to pick up a lady or guy for another meaningless sexual encounter. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Beautiful acoustic guitar-based rock building into a great and finalizing climax. The song tells a story of a love found and put to rest into the great unknown. Great for breakups, love scenes, new love and love lost as well as uncertainty and longing. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat rock song with an almost punk feel about being strung along by a love interest. It is about being on the receiving end with all the feelings built up of hopelessness, and knowing it would be best to move on. Similar sound to Billy Idol. Good for romantic breakup and dark humor. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An energetic rock techno instrumental song with a strong driving bass line. A strong synthesizer line starts out this piece and drums and guitar join in. A vigorous bass line moves this song along. Edit points could be made between verse and chorus. A tight stinger ending. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An energetic rock techno instrumental song with a strong driving guitar line. This piece is in song format with easy edit points between verse and chorus as needed. A distorted guitar moves the song along with an electronic bass creating accents. A tight ending at the end of the chorus. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative rock punk instrumental with distorted guitars and energetic chorus. This music is in song form with a chugging verse section of muted electric guitar and lightly arpeggiated accents. The snappy chorus has a clap track that gives it a slight pop feel. A clean tight ending on guitar. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Driving rock instrumental with acoustic and distorted guitar playing leads and added piano. This music cue blends guitars and piano into a forward moving piece with a strong beat and raw sound. Slightly aggressive feel to this work, it ends tightly at the end of the melodic riff. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Acoustic guitar is featured in this instrumental with a light choir chorus. This instrumental is in song format with a light drum track coming in in the second verse. A gentle vibe is created by the finger picked guitar versed and lightly strummed choruses. The song ends with a last ringing strum. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A peppy uptempo pop funk style song with light guitar and horns. A fun 60’s style vibe is created with the funk wah wah effect on the guitar and playful beat. This instrumental ends with a clean tight last note and beat. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Inspiring, energetic alt rock track with a soaring “oh” vocal hook. Big distorted electric guitars, crunchy bass, jangly acoustics, and driving drums come together in a propulsive wall of sound. Perfect for road trips, energizing sports team encouragement, and anything that feels unbounded and free. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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