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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Punk, metal, serious heavy rock riff groove, angry, distorted electric guitars driven by breakbeat groove fusion. Gritty fun bar lounge club, 20-somethings, teens tweens having fun. Frat party, rave, urban loud repetitive, hip and aggressive. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A heartfelt, passionate song about loving someone who doesn't have the courage to love you back. The composer's favorite song. Features cello, beautiful lyrics, hauting vocals and tom percussion. Possibly for use in dramatic televison or film scene. Sounds like Sara McLaughlan. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Super catchy, bouncy pop tune that features cool guitar hooks, organ and synthesizer sounds. Perfect for bar scenes, road trips, parties, and commercials for products like blue jeans, beer, or cars. A night on the town, out with friends or a special girlfriend, crossroads in life, which way to go? Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Intro Vocalist sounds likes he's on megaphone. Then in the background you hear scratching of disc. The song talks about love being a game. Also about not wasting his time on a girl, too many things on his mind. Sounds like FooFighters, Weezer, Modest Mouse. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Crunchy guitars, deep bass, tight groove, wailing Hendrix style guitar solo, funky clav tones and groovy feel. Fairly slow-mellow paced. Reminiscent of the experimental and raw sound of the 60s and 70s. Synthesizers with analog delay and overdriven valves for cutting guitar tone. Raw studio feel. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative Rock Song about a guy and his talented girlfriend deciding to live separate lives, so that they can find out who they are and achieve their dreams. Sounds like The Fray. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Female Vocals with electronic Drum loops, lead Guitars and Keyboards about a late night jam with a Drummer in an art studio in Cambridge. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Dark and menacing guitar intro, pleading Vocals convey a sense of regret and anger. Texture Guitars help convey this bleak picture. Sounds like Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Portishead. Male Vocals, Rock, Rock (pending cat.)
Bubble gum Pop with Male Vocals and Guitar riffs ala Joan Jett. This is about wanting to be with a particular girl and wanting 'one more good time with her'. He knows she loves him but she better go away. Sounds like Ramones, Blink 182, Green Day, Abba, Blondie, Cars. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Rock Guitar with powerful chorus and choppy verses. Male Vocals ala "Toadies". Sounds like Radiohead, Black Sabbath, U2, AC,DC, Toadies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Intense Rap,Metal song about different types of people, some have qualities that others don't. Sounds like AC,DC, Kid Rock, POD, Metallica, Korn, Marilyn Manson, KISS. Male Vocals, 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
Off-kilter rhythm paired with big guitar hooks and multiple looping melodies (including an e-bow riff reminiscent of new-wave synth). Lyrics are alternately cynical and hopeful. Good for sports and dramatic or action scenes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
In the style of Sigur Ros, builds to big sound, positive and uplifting. Musical structure and mood somewhat reminiscent of John Lennon's unforgettable hit, Imagine, with more instrumentatal layers. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hooky, modern sounding song about the hipster bar scene in downtown L. A. featuring evocative synthesizer programming, crisp guitars and sweet harmonies. Would be great for bar scenes, night clubs, parties, college hook-ups, getting older, superficial people, poverty versus wealth. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Song about high school problems and teenage rebellion. Manic percussion and creepy Vocals. Sounds like Korn, Marilyn Manson, Pantera. Perfect for Vampire Soirees and Gothic Get-Togethers. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Bouncy pop rock track with female vocals. Vocals accompanied by male vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss going after your goals, aspirations, and hopes today. Could be used in family film or TV, dramatic soundtrack, or in scene discussing moving on after relationship. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Slow Drum intro -- Song about longing for someone, believing they will have that person back and trying not to loose there mind thinking about it because it haunts them. Mid tempo Guitar monologue towards end of song. Sounds like The Beatles, Crowded House, Pink Floyd, James Bond Theme. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indietronica
Beautiful Acoustic Guitars and light Drumming with emotional Female Vocals. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Kelly Clarkson, Melissa Etheridge. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Put the finishing touches on your production with this haunting, pain-driven, alternative rock tune. Low key, raspy male vocals, bittersweet, lost and angry. Male angst at its zenith, anger-laced lyrics and hateful wishes. When a guy has been dumped, this is a great mean-spirited breakup track. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Alternative Rock Song about a guy who is tired of his girlfriend never putting him first. He breaks up with her, and moves on. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Asking if this is it and if there's is no more to life then what is currently in front of you Sounds like Radiohead, Portishead, INXS, U2. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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