Our most recent addition to the "Historical music" sees us looking to the 1990's. You may not think of this era as 'historical' just yet, but the fact is, it's 20 years ago! In this area we've put music that made us think back to the 1990's, whether it's grunge rock, hip-hop, punk-pop, boy bands or any of the other music genres that defined this decade.
Tribute to 80's alternative new wave bands from the U.S.A. in the style of Devo, with female vocals. Biting electric guitars, bass guitar, drum machine, live drumkit, synth leads. Chorus is in 7/4 time signature for added quirkiness. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
A strong and crisp electronic beat combines with classic synth sounds from the 1980's and 1990s to create a modern, uplifting and catchy pop instrumental with a slight nod back to the 80s and 90s. Positive electro, dancing beams of light. Uplifting nostalgia / Synthwave. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Cool and laid back retro hip hop tune, with some nice vinyl scratching licks. Somewhat ludic character, good for urban stuff as well as kids and children action. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
An 80’s style pop-rock, break up song about how alcoholism ended a romantic relationship. Top 40 radio friendly. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Chilled electronica with spacey, retro and robotic synths and dreamy, elegant violin over a steady beat. Great for fashion, science, technology, late night lounging music, background retail, modern romance and drama or any project with a relaxed and modern theme. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A hip shaking funk explosion reminiscent of classic acid jazz groups Brand New Heavies and Incognito. Smooth and soulful with catchy brass melody and tight rhythm section it grooves, it jives, it's slick and will add a classy touch of R&B to your project. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 102 BPM]
Funky but understated House track with clean lines and gospel-inspired vocal refrains. Ideal for all holy scenes that need coolness, health, fashion and advertising. Also available without the vocals. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
A happy, lighthearted song that take us back to the atmosphere of early 90s Alt Rock. Driven by a clean gtr riff over a tapesstry of acoustic and electric guitars, energetic drums and a pulsating bass, complete with a doble guitar solo. [Tempo: Fast / 127 BPM]
Grooving breakbeat pop tune, with funky guitar riffs and a very positive vibe. Lot of attitude and ultra radio-friendly. [Tempo: Fast / 107 BPM]
A mid- to up-tempo background music track with piano chords with synth arpeggios. Transparent and classy, a slight feel of 1980's or 90's. Active / Developing / Stirring music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
A happy and energetic electronic music track with a slightly 80's or 90's flavour, and with some edgy dubstep like elements too. Synth Pop / Retro / Dance Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Bouncy and quirky hip hop music revolving around scratching and turntablism chops, with a strong influence by Lo-Fi, energetic Hip Hop music. Powerful / Gritty / Funky. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Minimalistic indie hip hop music beat, combining a quirky set of body percussion sounds, like claps, finger snaps and mouth noises. Cool and simple, yet authentic and playful music. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Classic synthwave track with a catchy melody, steady tempo and positive vibes. A feel of classic video games, retro demo-scene, and 80's movies. Sci-Fi / Futuristic / Modern Retro. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
A soft, cute and funny Electro pop / chip tune with a Japanese or Kawaii mood. Nostalgic electronic music from the times of classic video games. Kawaii is the Japanese word for 'cute'. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Retro 8-bit / 16-bit computer gaming style music, inspired by the sounds of 1980's and 1990's arcade video game machines and home video game systems such as Nintendo, Commodore Amiga, Sega, Atari, etc. This track has a melodic action feel, like an agent on a mission, a crime in progress, a cool spy master or a super hero. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Cool and laid back jazzy hip hop tune, with a strong influence by J Dilla and 90's rap. [Tempo: Slow / 95 BPM]
Gregorian Chants mixed with a sensual and chilled drum beat, with World Music elements. Typical cool remix music from the 90’s. Also nice for natural beauty, underwater, oceans and mountains... Emotive and lush. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
A fun, bright, bouncy and lively track that combines the sounds and moods of 1980's and 1990's video game consoles with today's sounds. Retro / Pop culture / Kids / Teens / Fun and tongue-in-cheek retro projects etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
Dark, mysterious, driving electronica based rock song about the struggle of the individual to not become clone of society. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 158 BPM]
This fun, old school alternative hip hop music is filled with catchy riffs and ear candy. Funky saxophone and jazzy trumpet kick things off before a very catchy piano riff introduces the pounding beat and upright bassline. Perfect for high action music or upbeat scenes. Sounds like the work of De La Soul, Stetsasonic, Tribe Called Quest, and Biz Markie. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A Country love song about the extraordinary love between a man and woman. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 117 BPM]
High energy indie rock song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 172 BPM]
A 1990's style hip hop song about chilling with friends and success. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Note: This track features a 'vinyl crackling' sound mixed in with the music to give the impression it's playing from an old vinyl record. This is done on purpose, and is not an error or weakness of the file.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 98 BPM]
Floating song in 90s mood with glockenspiel and nice melody. [Tempo: Medium / 109 BPM]
Jazzy, funky Hip Hop available with or without vocals. Influenced by Digable Planets, Guru, Gang Starr and The Roots. Suitable for any project looking for a smooth, old school and positive sound. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Happy Rock / Punk-Rock / Fun Sports. An upbeat Punk / Pop tune, with lots of attitude and energy. Positive and reckless soundtrack for teen oriented material, jackass style videos, stupid things, skateboarding, and radical sports. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 192 BPM]
Happy Rock / College Rock / Fun Sports: Energetic and positive punk / rock music, with a very simple yet effective theme. Driving rhythm and confident attitude, perfect for teen-oriented material, radical sports, skating, motorcycle and jackass videos. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
A 90's-style Country instrumental reminicent of the Dixie Chicks and some current Miranda Lambert. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 97 BPM]
Fun and energetic Punk Rock music. In the style of Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Perfect music for Jackass videos and teen-oriented material. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 190 BPM]
A funky and mischievous EDM piece, with a shuffling hip hop drum groove and an overall jazzy vibe in the instrumental tracks. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
Funky House / Dance / Pop track. Feelgood Pop with a dance music vibe. Available with or without soul style vocal phrases. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
Tom Petty meets the Red Hot Chili Peppers in this Southern Rock track featuring 12 string electric guitars, a softer chorus and a scorching guitar solo. [Tempo: Slow / 82 BPM]
A light Rock tune with an optimistic mood with electric and acoustic guitars. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Metal version of famous Christmas Carol. Features 3 part guitar harmonies, bells and a Xmas tapping solo. The theme is repeated 3 ties with a different arrangement. [Tempo: Fast / 161 BPM]
Hip Hop meets Miles Davis in this irresistibly groovy, funky Acid Jazz track. Great for any project in need of an urban vibe with a touch of sophistication. Features Trumpet, Electric Piano, Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A sexy and cool EDM dance track that is melodic, sophisticated and hip. Great night club track and will also work well in sexy ambient car commercials or films that need that extra "ooh wow....cool" ...."thing" going on in the soundtrack. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Ultra moody electronic dark pop in the style of Curve, Ladytron and Garbage. Drum machine and acoustic drums, Bass and lead synths. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Feel good, uplifting and driving track with a cute electro / synth sound. Fun at the office. Slightly quirky synths. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
A hypnotic and highly energetic alternative rock song that is dark, dynamic and powerful. This track has an ominous, uneasy and dystopian feel to it. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A fun and quirky little royalty free music track with a feel of computers, digital life, information and social media. Digital, blippy, and both kind of futuristic and retro at the same time. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A full on trance track featuring dynamic synths and build-ups that produce an exciting, slightly retro, old-school feel. Alternating between break beat and 4 on the floor sections this classic sounding track works great for sports scenes and any scene that needs some general excitement. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Powerful and macho Epic Hip Hop beat, with vigorous stabs and orchestral elements. Strong heroic feel. Good for sports and epic stuff with an urban twist. In the style of Eminem. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Modern Jazz-Fusion track full of dynamics, drive and energy in 7/8 time signature. Influenced by Chick Corea, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Lorber etc. Features Piano, Synth, Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Cool 90's rap tune about a sexy lady. In the style of Urban Dance Squad and Tone Loc. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A hip-hop anthem about beating the system and rising up. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
A groovy funk-rock / classic rock track with a great guitar chops. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Energetic club music track driven by a fat sub kick and underlying bass all supported by delayed vocals and 90’s synth chords. Dance / Electronic / Beat Music. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
Mid tempo, indie rock instrumental track. Features an echoing guitar riff, dancey bass and drums, 90's Rave piano rhythms and melodic strings lines. Kind of Feelgood, in a laid-back way, with moderate energy level. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Quirky and fun, this 8-bit, old-school arcade track is great for comedy and children’s themes. A variety of synths sounds make up the catchy arrangement. It takes you on the sonic adventure of arcade levels and bosses. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 134 BPM]
