College rock was a term used in the United States to describe 1980s alternative rock before the term "alternative" came into common usage. So named because it was primarily played on campus radio stations, these bands combined the experimentation of post-punk and New Wave with a more melodic pop style and an underground sensibility. It is not necessarily a genre term, but there do exist some common aesthetics among college rock bands. Artists such as R.E.M., 10,000 Maniacs, U2, and the ... Read More
I WANNA LIFT YOU UP
(by
Jack Budd
)
Composed: 2011
A quirky love song with island Caribbean elements like steel drums, percussive bottles and glasses and a staccato guitar line. This song has a catch chorus and is very uplifting and positive. Good for dating, reality, teenage drama television and MTV. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Uptempo pop rock song with jangly indie rock guitars. Confident, happy and steady. Youthful and carefree melody. Ideal for travel shows and promos. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College 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, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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2:06
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GOOD MORNING, CHARLOTTE
(by
Eric Bode
)
Composed: 2009
A 'rough n ready' track with a grungy garage sound and a sweet melody. Reminiscent of Pavement, Rilo Kiley and every band to ever feature on 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'! Suitable for teen/pop Culture or romance. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
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342725
2:00
Med Slow
IF THEY ONLY KNEW - INSTRUMENTAL
(by
Daniel's Window
)
Composed: 2012
This song features bright acoustic with an interesting melody. It presents an overall melancholy mood that would work great in a theme of hurt or depression, although it can be implemented in a variety of scenes. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
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4:36
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DIVE BAR ROCK STAR!
(by
Eric Baines
)
Composed: 2008
Opening with a rocking guitar riff, this is an anthem-like song about breaking free from the stresses of life and having a place to go to do your thing. This has a passionate male vocal and a drum solo. This is a lighthearted and humorous romp with an underlying powerful message. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Young and proud track from the 60's full of joy and youth rebellion. Features powerful combination of Big Band instruments, electric guitar, rock organ, funky drums and shouty vocals. Wonderful theme music for Teenage TV Series or dynamic commercials. Sounds like Wiseguys, Freak Power, FatBoy Slim. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Modern, Catchy, indie pop rock song in the style of The Black Keys meets Gary Clark Jr. Hard pounding drums with funky distorted guitar rhythms, Farfisa organs and soulful vocals. Works perfectly in today's hipster ads, car ads and TV series. Pop Music, Alternative Pop, Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Modern, Catchy, indie pop rock song in the style of The Black Keys meets Gary Clark Jr. Hard pounding drums with funky distorted guitar rhythms, Farfisa organs. Works perfectly in today's hipster ads, car ads and TV series. Pop Music, Alternative Pop, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Invoking fun elements of garage rock comparable to the band “Weezer,” this song has a fun, youthful, punky feel to it. Guitar, bass and drums explode and release into an awesome renaissance like vocal polyphony. Perfect for MTV, Extreme sports ad, anything aimed at a young alternative demographic. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
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3:17
Med Slow
COLD AUGUST (INSTRUMENTAL)
(by
Paul Vogrinc
)
Composed: 2010
Cool College Rock with emotional vocals. Longing for a friend, a brother, a lover to return. Excellent soundtrack for yearning and self realization. Indie rock that makes you want to chant along. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Variation (Instrumental)
472206
4:40
Med Slow
21ST CENTURY FRIENDS
(by
Vess Ray
)
Composed: 2011
Do you remember "Friends" TV Theme song "I'll be there for you" by The Rembrands? Here is a sounds like, updated with this century elctronica synth Pop, Punk Rock sound. Can be used in TV, series, film, corporate video, branding, presentation, documentary, web, youtube, teen, new product launch. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
This playful alternative pop ditty features smooth female vocals, professional production, and tasteful instrumentation, including piano, fretless bass, and real drums. Reminiscent of the Sundays, with a chorus that evokes Karen Carpenter’s lower range. Suitable for romance, drama, breakups. Female Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Punk Rock / College Rock / Fun Sports: An excited sports / action type rock track full of energy and zest. Slight Punk-Rock or Punk-Pop element, with upbeat, moderately fast tempo, multiple guitar layers. Determined and a bit rebellious. Good for X-Games type sports, skating / skateboarding, racing, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
A reflective song out of the same mold as that of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers or Creed. Raw, melodic guitars and baseline with heartfelt vocals define this piece of loss and the difficulty dealing with the memory of a true loved one or best pal. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
This song takes you all over the place... Hard, soft... Up and down. Driving Grunge style like Pearl Jam and STP. Relating to complete betrayal and disregard. She has left him in tatters and careless of it. Adult drama, romantic comedy, Extreme Sports. Disdain for being USED by the woman he loves. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Rocking Seattle-Sounding tune in the same lines as Pearl Jam, Audio Slave or Alice In Chains. Song revolves around the sarcastic look at "first-time marijuana use" Drop-outs on their own "Pineapple Express" College Fun and College antics. Party hardy DUDE! Adult comedy, extreme sports. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Jagged Indie Rock guitar instrumental. Rocking beat and quirky punk overtones. Great for TV instrumental, fast driving, sports, parties, dancing, travel, big city living, the seedy side of life, fast living, extreme sports, danger, excitement. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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2:11
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DANGEROUS TIMES (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION)
(by
Michael Wheeler
)
Cool late 70s, early 80s influenced Indie rock instrumental with catchy tortured guitar hooks and pulsating bass guitar, similar to The Strokes, Elvis Costello. Garage, grunge, classic punk, Indie, TV instrumental, Law & Crime, Movie Trailer, Action Thriller, Road Trip. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Late 70s, early 80s influenced Indie rock song with Male vocals, similar to The Strokes, The Clash. Rock in the dirty crime infested city. Catchy guitar hooks. Garage, grunge, classic punk, Indie, pub rock, TV Vocal, Law & Crime, Movie Trailer, Action Thriller, Road Trip. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
A dynamic INSRUMENTAL piece that starts with beautiful and calming acoustic guitars then soars to an electric anthem-like climax. Perfect for commercials, film, advertising, and business or corporate branding. Thought provoking, heartfelt, intense and honest. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Acoustic guitar driven song about a man in aw of his girl who tries his hardest to please her. Who's the lucky one in your relationship? Are you in the friend zone? Upbeat song with male vocal. Perfect for any romantic scene or love story. A light hearted, fun song about love. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
This upbeat indie rock instrumental explores playful territory one moment, lovely terrain the next. Sandwiched between memorable verses and choruses are a honey-sweet bridge and an edgy B section. REM meets Radiohead. Suitable for parties, romance, light adventure, and comedy. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
A sarcastic, almost comical, anthem to all who live their lives in the moment and follow an unconventional path. Guitar driven, indie band sound, with a down to earth male vocal, perfect for any college party. Geek Rock with a touch of humor. A hint of the 80's done in a modern way for today's radio, Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Up tempo, indie/rock/pop song starting with acoustic guitar and querky synths and working toward a rocked out pop chorus. This is a modern rock sounding, energetic and angst filled male vocalist aggressively singing a story about a girl he loves and how much he needs her. Querky college romance. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Midnight is a pop rock style number short piece with hammond style organ pumping bass and distorted guitar. Ideal for Advertisement or corporate presentation background music. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College 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, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Good old-fashioned rocking feel with newer alt. sound. The song is about the tug of war in dealing with whether a relationship should be taken to the next level (ie, exclusivity, marriage, etc.) or be kept the same. Lyric hook of "I'm Not Stupid, Baby" is perfect for relationship sequences. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
A bright, happy and optimistic song about the desire to experience miracles. Soft synthesized keyboards with strumming acoustic guitars recall college alternative rock music from the late 1980's and early 1990's. A fun and bright tune features a steady rhythm REM Sundays World Party, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
A bright, happy and optimistic song about the desire to experience miracles. Soft synthesized keyboards with strumming acoustic guitars recall college alternative rock music from the late 1980's and early 1990's. A fun and bright tune features a steady rhythm with light male vocals REM Sundays World, Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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3:34
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DAUGHTER OF THE SUN
(by
Rob Johnson
)
Composed: 2011
Dark, mystical and mysterious rock track. Music with a nocturnal vibe. Great underscore for the supernatural, paranormal, mystical and spiritual etc. A dramatic instrumental that's perfect for film & TV dramas, movie trailers and documentary films. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Cool College Rock with emotional vocals. Longing for a friend, a brother, a lover to return. Excellent soundtrack for yearning and self realization. Indie rock that makes you want to chant along. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Edgy, twangy, jangly, rocking, upbeat, guitar-driven, alternative college rock song. Ideal for any romantic break-up, scorned ex-lover, late nite and/or bar themed media placement. Sharp music, sharp lyrics, sharp hook, sharp song! Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
U2 Vocals style riff descending single note riff driven Rocker. A man lusting after a woman. Sounds like Zeppelin,Lennon, Kashmire. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
Mid tempo Pop, Male Vocal, Piano and Guitar, catchy hook and harmony. A feeling of neglect, but the love that possess allows you to see through things for what they are, letting go of your pain. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
about the desire to go back to your roots. Find a simple life and be happy in middle America. The urge to leave the city life and trade it in for a rural lifestyle. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
a quirky song about a breakup and a person who loves his former girlfriend in spite of the fact that she treats him badly. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
This song is one about love from afar. He sees her, she doesn't see him & the pain & anquish of not being able to be with her is overwhelming. This song's hidden meaning is he is stalking her. Ideal for romantic dramatic Film or Major Motion Picture or romantic dramatic TV movie, Credits. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
This song reminds me of a Pavement song in the way that the instruments are played in such a loose and sloppy way. Standard instrumentation, yet with 2 blistering and lazy solos. The verses of the song are very lazy and lazy back. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, College Rock
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