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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Bluesy, free spirited, upbeat Rock instrumental feat. cool guitars (Hendrix) and vintage retro sounding drums. Fitting for soundtracks and themes like letting loose, celebrating, dancing, and more. Needs a break from the daily grind, leaves work early to cause a little mischief (RL Burnside), Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An energetic and postive, celebratory and uplifting track of feelgood rock music. Guitar driven, with acoustic drums. Melodic, fresh, inspiring. Available with or without the 1-2-3-4 count-in at the start. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
Mellow and soothing acoustic rock song that sounds like Beck or a non-depressed Ben Harper. Off the 2004 LP Reptile Land this song includes the sublime drumming of Eyad Kaileh (Her Space Holiday, Attack Formation) and the signature guitar and vocals of Corder. Jack Johnson, beach barbecues, Summer, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Gritty Punk Guitars with Ska type rhythm, prominent Bass and powerful Male Vocals. Sounds like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Incubus, A Perfect Circle, Led Zeppelin. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This is a mellow and tranquil production with a building mid section. The gentle 12 string guitar sets an easy, chilled mood - the drums and deep bass create a strong and powerful foundation for the acoustic and the vibrant tremolo [electric] guitar. Crunchy and bouncing build up. Edits available. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Tearful Acoustic Ballad about a guy who misses his woman and goes through great lengths to see her. Sounds like Zeppelin,Lennon, Kashmire. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Playful alternative/pop rock guitar with a steady backbeat rhythm and a mid section with a glowing, ambient guitar melody and alternative/reggae style choppy drumbeat. Great for production music on a talk show, travel documentary or profile of a celebrity. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Hi Energetic Indie Garage Punk Rock (Foo fighters,Nirvana,strokes,Hives)catchy riffs and banging drums. Great for energy,TV shows,fashion,extreme sports,corporate,motivation,websites,commercials,movies,sports, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Melodic guitar-driven indie rock with tender female vocals. Perfect for wide-screen vistas, driving scenes, and suddenly dawning epiphanies. Starts small, goes big. A song about family - Mother, sister, son - and how, even when we're surrounded by love, we often feel alone. A bittersweet montage. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Rock Ballad with sweet Acoustic Guitars, Tambourines, Rock Drum and layered Vocals underneath a strong Male Vocal. Sounds like Van Halen, Aerosmith, AC,DC, RAW. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Cool and fun indie rock track with a tight electro hop beat and buzzy and bright synths. Big explosive distorted guitar choruses give this a celebratory vibe that fits well with teens, girls, dances and young love. Instrumental, Rock, 80s 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
Social commentary song about truth, morality, freedom of speech. Another reference to the Oprah Winfrey trial. Sounds like Sinead O'Connor, Joanie Mitchell, Edie Burkell. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" meets Radiohead's "Weird Fishes." This jazzy indie pop song features lovely female vocals, dreamy guitars, a walking bass line, and a shuffling groove. A song about hard-earned wisdom. Perfect for scenes about relationships, life, and growing up. Female 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
An upbeat energetic fast tempo Jazz-Rock, Fleetwood Mac sounding Guitars. Sounds like Joni Mitchell, Graetful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Indie rock track with a lot of distortion and energy. This catchy track get post rock and new wave guitar riffs, kind of like Nirvana meets The Cure. Could fit almost every action scene. I hope this stylish composition can enhance your project, whether it be for corporate or personal use. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Up beat Male Vocals, Drum rhythm and Acoustic Guitars Kick in from the start, building up with moody Keyboard Pads into the chorus. Sounds like Elton John meets Billy Joel. 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
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