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GET AWAY - (by Andrew Van Garratt)  Year: 2018
Andrew Van Garratt 90s Indie rock feel pulling styles reminiscent of Blur, Nirvana and Weezer. A song about "being down and out, but living to fight another day". Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, College Rock
892510 3:04 Med Fast 131 USD $89.95  


JELLYFISH - (by Infobia)  Year: 2019
Infobia an unusual and atmospheric rock song based on the dangers of swimming in the ocean with jellyfish, Male Vocals, Rock, Heavy Metal
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Rock, Heavy Metal
949905 3:19 Medium 115 USD $140.95  


THE DARKNESS INSIDE INSTR - (by Patrick Moore)  Year: 2015
Patrick Moore This dark and brooding track has a rock edge that can add attitude and a sense of pace and purpose to your project. The lyrics reflect someone experiencing something new and unexpected and is still trying to gauge whether it is wrong or not. This track is also available as an instrumental version. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
722670 2:04 Medium 126 USD $118.95  


FAR AWAY - (by STARSE3D)  Year: 2020
STARSE3D Upbeat rock song about longing to be far away from whatever is holding one back. 90s/ 2000s/ modern rock. Features grungy female vocal, rhythmic guitars and catchy beat. Great for a variety of things, including TV & film dramas, mysteries, action/ thrillers, fashion commercials, film noir, and more. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
1211936 2:51 Fast 150 USD $169.95  


STERILIZED - (by John Murray)  Year: 2014
John Murray Energetic Soundgarden inspired grunge rocker with searing guitars and rocking drums. Epic 90s Seattle sound with a theme of being the best and achieving greatness. Sounds like Soundgarden, Audioslave, Kid Rock, Male Vocals, Rock, Hard Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
10 Mixes Available
638517 4:31 Med Fast 140 USD $387.95  


FOUND - (by Black Moon Monday)  Year: 2010
Black Moon Monday Sad acoustic, pop-rock track about being burned by yet another relationship ending. Features beautiful and solemn lead vocals accompanied by a dark piano. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
7 Mixes Available
472793 4:38 Medium 105 USD $495.00  


ASTRONAUTS (V) - (by CMDess)  Year: 2006
CMDess Establish a colony on Mars? Check! This track is a grungy appeal to space exploration and a societal architecture that is dignified for all. Rock, overdriven guitars acoustic drums and synth chorus. Male Vocals, Rock, 90s Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Rock, 90s Rock
695087 3:32 Medium 112 USD $182.83  


RED - (by The Whole Bolivian Army)  Year: 2003
The Whole Bolivian Army Psychedelic, heavy indie rock song features sultry female vocals, snarling feedback, and old-school Fender Rhodes piano. Reminiscent of Led Zeppelin (“No Quarter”), Dead Sara, Veruca Salt. Lyrics about the Vietnam War, from the American GI’s perspective. Suitable for war, conflict, action, horror. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
470288 5:16 Slow 71 USD $153.95  


LADY JANE (NOT ABOUT GIRLS) - (by Gonzos)  Year: 2013
Gonzos Sometimes outgoing, sometimes introspective slice of contemporary independent pop/rock music featuring distinctive male vocals in the style of The Arctic Monkeys and the 1975, drawing on influences and experiences of modern life. Ideally suited to many contemporary Film, TV and Media presentations. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
961886 4:13 Medium 129 USD $130.95  


1929 - (by Go Evolution)  Year: 2020
Go Evolution Mid tempo heavy rocker about the great depression. Heavy guitar and vocals reminiscent of Alice In Chains. Male Vocals, Rock, 90s Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Rock, 90s Rock
1034088 3:39 Med Slow 88 USD $163.95  


TURN IT UP - (by Paul McLinden (LP))  Year: 2020
Paul McLinden (LP) Loud and proud powerful rock song in style of LCD Soundsystem and Foo Fighters. Modern rock guitar and drum style. Mean / Gritty / Bad. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
1016085 1:54 Med Fast 146 USD $47.95  


MY ARTIFICIAL SUN - (by Fresh Body Shop)  Year: 2010
Fresh Body Shop Upbeat high energy alternative pop rock song with piano melodies. Sounds like "Nine Inch Nails" and "Beck" mixed up together. A dancing groove, perfect for a party soundtrack or a sport documentary. Male Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
401497 2:46 Med Fast 146 USD $390.95  


HERO STATUS - (by The Story Changes)  Year: 2011
The Story Changes Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
505816 3:13 Fast 156 USD $107.95  


DON'T SAVE US - (by A Steady Vertigo)  Year: 2010
A Steady Vertigo Upbeat high energy indie alternative rock with a punk aesthetic. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
721285 2:41 Fast 185 USD $89.95  


WHO WILL YOU REALLY BECOME - (by AML Creative)  Year: 2005
AML Creative Upbeat rock and loops track in style of Alanis Morrisette. Female vocals. Themes of identity, relationships and finding out who you are. Works well with scenes of darker drama e. g. running with danger, vampire clubs (oh yes!). Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
777308 4:02 Med Slow 104 USD $185.95  


K F L - (by tHrOnE)  Year: 2018
tHrOnE Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
900020 1:51 Medium 117 USD $124.95  


I WONDER - (by Mays & Corn)  Year: 2000
Mays & Corn Medium tempo Modern Rock/Alt Rock/Post Grunge dynamic rocker ala Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Everclear, Incubus, Green Day, Pearl Jam. Tale of a male's extreme obsession and fantasy over a mysterious woman. Follows the quiet verse, huge exploding chorus format ala Nirvana. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Rock, Modern Rock
704357 3:55 Medium 110 USD $184.98  


TIME - (by Suzy Creamcheese)  Year: 2018
Suzy Creamcheese An abrasive and unruly minimalistic look at the concept of time, featuring heavy electric guitar and female lead vocals to create a daring, determined mood. Female Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Rock, Blues Rock
900879 2:30 Medium 127 USD $148.95  


ROUGH AND RAW - (by SuperWeaponDanceParty)  Year: 2011
SuperWeaponDanceParty A slow depressive song with minimal instrumentation about the fighting and inevitable unravelling of a relationship. Incorporates electric guitar, minimalist drums, and a deep, warm male voice. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Indie Rock  
461692 3:07 Med Fast 132 USD $117.95  


STARVING BABIES - (by Fresh Body Shop)  Year: 2010
Fresh Body Shop Groovy trip hop song with a melodic pop chorus, sounds like "Beck" and "Tricky". Perfect for party ambiances, 20-something club scene, TV, Film, Indie. Male Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track (vocal track) - Pop, Alt Pop
403540 2:52 Med Slow 95 USD $372.95  


HE DON'T MIND - (by Joe Amber)  Year: 2018
Joe Amber Slow vocal build before exploding with a penetrating cry. Sexually abusive thoughts observing someone else's misadventure. Sounds like All In One Night - Stereophonics. Suit a sexually charged situation. moment of resentment after a slow realization. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
904269 4:27 Medium 129 USD $147.95  


LITTLE SECRET - (by Echoes from Mars)  Year: 2022
Echoes from Mars Female vocals with male backing about kept secrets and broken trust. Fuzz bass and brooding synths trade places throughout creating a dark atmosphere offset by bright and soothing melodic guitar hooks with a wailing lead piece. Ideal for final scene into credits or scenes about breakups or betrayal, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Emo
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Emo
1127565 3:29 Slow 67 USD $165.95  


MY ANARCHY - (by Allen Kent)  Year: 2023
Allen Kent Accomplished and polished example of British alternative pop, unusually using ukulele as the main instrument and drawing on influences from British and American folk and indie rock, presenting relevance to a wide range of audiences and ideally suited to Film, TV and Media presentations. Male Vocals, Rock, Adult Alternative
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Rock, Adult Alternative
1185178 4:05 Medium 128 USD $116.95  


AMBER - (by Sean Powers)  Year: 2011
Sean Powers Soulful rock song with and rolling half-tempo groove to it. Has a steady and driving feel and a strong vocal performance. Great for lots of different productions. Romantic drama, road movies, action, soundtracks, film/TV, movie trailers, corporate. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Loop - Rock, Modern Rock
507798 5:44 Slow 69 USD $160.95  


THE GOLDEN HOUR - (by The Whole Bolivian Army)  Year: 2013
The Whole Bolivian Army Aimee Mann meets Led Zeppelin in this melodic rock song, which features winsome female vocals, old-school guitar tones, a sing-along outro, and powerfully played, John Bonham-style drums. Lyrics explore the golden hour, a photographer’s term. Suitable for drama, relationships, adventure, sports. Female Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
4 Mixes Available
583692 3:50 Med Slow 82 USD $181.95  


LANDLOCKED - (by The Drive Back)  Year: 2018
The Drive Back A Melancholy, beautiful and hopeful song about doing anything for the one you love. Featuring a smooth a catchy synth riff. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available  
904166 3:48 Med Fast 135 USD $190.95  


CRIMSON SKY - (by Calcutta)  Year: 2008
Calcutta Rousing, driving rock and roll. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Indie Rock
357452 3:45 Med Fast 132 USD $127.95  


DON'T SHUT ME OUT - (by Juniper)  Year: 2009
Juniper Dark alternative rock track with female vocals. Vocals accompanied by electric guitar, bass guitar, synth, and drum set. Lyrics discuss not being ignored ("shut out") by someone you desire. Could be used in romantic scenes or dramatic scenes. Sounds like a live concert. Grunge and 90s sonority. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
385100 3:53 Med Slow 95 USD $495.00  


YOURS AND MINE - (by Adam Wedd and The Independents)  Year: 2009
Adam Wedd and The Independents Dynamic, edgy, moody track featuring high rhythmic energy, male vocals, and lyrics with a sense of warning, change, night, movement, wondering. Instrumental sections. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
351992 3:25 Medium 120 USD $195.95  


CRYING JAG - (by Leigh Maree)  Year: 2009
Leigh Maree A highly emotional, melancholy female vocal track. It evokes feelings of deep contemplation, insight and self realization. Featuring electric and acoustic guitar and drums. Would suit a dramatic or background scene. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
1186597 3:21 Medium 122 USD $133.95  


TIED UP IN OUR SLEEVES - (by Thirsty Curses)  Year: 2017
Thirsty Curses A mellow and powerful song about feeling constrained and tied up by your unhappy relationship. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
932777 4:11 Med Slow 100 USD $2,100,089.95  


BLAME - (by Fresh Body Shop)  Year: 2012
Fresh Body Shop Upbeat power pop rock song with huge guitars. Cool dancing beat, perfect for parties. Sounds a little like Blur, with a catchy chorus. Swinging, bouncy, fun male vocal perfect for 20-something club scene, TV, Film, Indie or extreme sports. Male Vocals, Pop, Power Pop
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
540534 1:45 Med Fast 133 USD $236.95  


BROTHER - (by Richard Jungles)  Year: 2008
Richard Jungles Moody Indie track with thought provoking lyrics with dark themes & an anthemic chorus, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Indie Rock  
288120 3:53 Medium 121 USD $148.29  


I'LL BE ALRIGHT - (by Robert Cole Band)  Year: 2012
Robert Cole Band A heavy, dark military type drum groove rounds out this track's end. Great modern rock song featuring heavy guitars and an emotional male rock vocal performance regarding the life need to be free. Perfect for any production needing that contemporary angst ridden, hard driving, guitar based sound! Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Grunge
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available
556755 3:39 Med Slow 100 USD $140.95  


INTO RUINS - (by Emmett Cooke)  Year: 2021
Emmett Cooke A captivating and haunting guitar based rock track that explodes into a driving and energetic climax complete with drums and screaming distorted guitar backdrop. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
9 Mixes Available
1077476 2:53 Very Fast 170 USD $47.95  


SO FAR AWAY - (by Jason Michael Moore)  Year: 2012
Jason Michael Moore Angst-ridden, building rock song w/ huge chorus hook, featuring male vocal. Sounds like Stone Temple Pilots, Spoon, Wilco, Led Zeppelin, Beck. Aggressive, gritty, brooding. Possibly for obsessive, relationship, thriller, psychological, crime, conflict, romance scenes. Anywhere w/ twisted emotions. Male Vocals, Rock, Hard Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
6 Mixes Available
552431 3:01 Medium 114 USD $211.95  


PARADISE IS NEAR - (by Forever Green)  Year: 2010
Forever Green Upbeat pop-rock track about leaving it all behind and saying goodbye. Features beautiful and strong female vocals backed by an energetic guitar, bass, and drum groove. Good for edgy scenes with lots of angry and upset emotions of a girl longing to leave, possibly an abusive relationship. Film or TV. Female Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
5 Mixes Available
478588 3:48 Med Slow 95 USD $495.00  


LILLIED - (by Evermoon)  Year: 2019
Evermoon Dark love song, poetic lyrics, angsty outpouring of a history you lived to tell. Male vocals, gritty guitars and a neat Alt Rock number. Great for Film/ TV, young love stories, concerts, alternate fashion stores and retail, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
944771 4:04 Slow 78 USD $149.95  


MATCHBOX - (by STARSE3D)  Year: 2021
STARSE3D Experimental rock ballad with quirky elements and a ghostly atmosphere. Powerful, high range female vocals, smooth bass line and rhythmic drums. Ideal for movie trailers and commercials, TV/ film dramas, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy movies, horrors and more! Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Experimental Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Experimental Rock
1212030 3:17 Medium 127 USD $162.95  


SOUNDS LIKE SIRENS - (by This Devastated Fan)  Year: 2009
This Devastated Fan A strong, energetic alternative rock song aimed at the contemporary youth market but with wider appeal and potential uses in targeted advertising, film, tv and media projects, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
1137430 5:29 Medium 124 USD $179.95  


INSOMNIAC LULLABY - (by tHrOnE)  Year: 2018
tHrOnE Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
900030 3:22 Slow 68 USD $181.95  


THE WAY I CAME - (by The Drive Back)  Year: 2018
The Drive Back An emotional heavy rock song with catchy guitar riffs. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
2 Mixes Available  
904176 3:59 Med Slow 85 USD $195.95  


I GET AROUND - (by Nick Ray)  Year: 2014
Nick Ray Upbeat acoustic rock song with male vocals that touches on travel. Can be used for wanderlust scenes. Used walking on a dirt road or railroad track. Guys drinking and laughing in a smokey bar room. Memories flashback. Bathing suit commercial. Cigarette commercial. City takes. Intro. Car commercials. Male Vocals, Rock, Acoustic Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track (Full Song Production) - Rock, Acoustic Rock
980086 2:28 Slow 79 USD $168.95  


X (KISS) - (by Follow The Lion)  Year: 2020
Follow The Lion An outgoing and energetic slice of contemporary alternative pop/rock music featuring distinctive male vocals with subject matter drawing on influences and experiences of modern life. Ideally suited to many Film, TV and Indie Media presentations, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
996735 2:43 Medium 127 USD $134.95  


DIGGING A GRAVE - (by Jason Michael Moore)  Year: 2012
Jason Michael Moore Fun, heavy, funky pop-rock song w/ thick groove, featuring cool bass line and fx. Explosive chorus hook. Sounds like Spoon, White Stripes, Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Sonic Youth. Possibly for sports, action, party, youth, road, bar scenes. Anywhere w/ good times and high energy. Male Vocals, Rock, Hard Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
7 Mixes Available
552320 2:33 Med Slow 88 USD $140.95  


RUN AWAY - (by STARSE3D)  Year: 2020
STARSE3D Mellow and raw alternative/ acoustic song reflecting on the longing of wanting to run away from a situation. Very 90s/ early 2000s... Seether/ Lifehouse- esque. Perfect for shows with situational conflict, dramas, TV/ film themes, trailers, romances and much more. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
1211989 2:53 Medium 129 USD $164.95  


IS THIS ALL - (by Hush)  Year: 2009
Hush Asking if this is it and if there's is no more to life then what is currently in front of you, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Indie Rock, Indie Rock
384609 4:25 Med Slow 90 USD $495.00  


R.I.P. - (by Allen Kent)  Year: 2023
Allen Kent Accomplished and polished example of British alternative pop, unusually using ukulele as the main instrument and drawing on influences from British and American folk and indie rock, presenting relevance to a wide range of audiences and ideally suited to Film, TV and Media presentations. Male Vocals, Rock, Adult Alternative
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track - Rock, Adult Alternative
1185180 4:16 Medium 128 USD $116.95  


WE R1 - (by Nine Lies)  Year: 2007
Nine Lies Driving Guitar Indie rock song, with pounding drums, big riffs and a great storyline taking you on a road trip from A to B with a let's get together and do this theme. Hot smokin' guitars, fierce vocals -- Save the World is the goal here. Nascar, racing, hot cars, endurance tests, action movies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track (Uptemo motivational) - Indie Rock, Alt Rock
318224 4:08 Fast 160 USD $160.95  


MAKE THIS END - (by Fresh Body Shop)  Year: 2010
Fresh Body Shop Soft pop rock song, very melodic and ambiant, with a smooth electro beat. Perfect for ambiant melodic soundtracks, documentary, films, TV, indie. Male Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Full Track (vocal track) - Rock, Melodic Rock
403566 3:14 Med Fast 143 USD $377.95  


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