Staff picks
Indie rock got its name from independent labels in the 1980s and kept a do-it-yourself feel ever since: jangly or fuzzy guitars, live-sounding drums, simple chords and a lot of character. It can be sunny and upbeat or quiet and wistful.
Where indie rock fits
- road trips, vlogs and summer montages;
- coming-of-age shorts and student films;
- lifestyle brands and small business promos;
- podcast intros with an easygoing tone.
The indie rock sound
A typical indie track has two guitars playing different parts, a melodic bassline and drums that sound like a real band in a room. Production is often a little rough around the edges on purpose, which gives it a natural, human feel that works well behind real-life footage.
Make an indie rock track
Try a prompt like upbeat indie rock with jangly guitars for a road trip vlog, or choose the genre and a mood. Mubert Render generates a new track that fits. Heavier and broader options are under Rock.
License
Every track is royalty-free and comes with a clear license. What each plan covers is listed on the license page.