The Killers:
- "Mr. Brightside" (2004)
- "When You Were Young" (2006)
- "Human" (2008)
Interpol:
- "Obstacle 1" (2002)
- "Slow Hands" (2004)
- "Evil" (2007)
Franz Ferdinand:
- "Take Me Out" (2004)
- "The Dark of the Matinee" (2004)
- "Ulysses" (2005)
The Strokes:
- "Last Nite" (2001)
- "Reptilia" (2003)
- "Someday" (2001)
Arcade Fire:
- "Wake Up" (2004)
- "Rebellion (Lies)" (2004)
- "The Suburbs" (2010)
Modest Mouse:
- "Float On" (2004)
- "Dashboard" (2000)
- "Missed the Boat" (2007)
The White Stripes:
- "Seven Nation Army" (2003)
- "Fell in Love with a Girl" (2001)
- "White Blood Cells" (2001)
Queens of the Stone Age:
- "No One Knows" (2002)
- "Go with the Flow" (2003)
- "In My Head" (2005)
The Decemberists:
- "The Mariner's Revenge Song" (2005)
- "O Valencia!" (2003)
- "July, July!" (2009)
Wolfmother:
- "Joker and the Thief" (2005)
- "Woman" (2005)
- "White Unicorn" (2005)
These are just a few examples of outstanding alternative rock bands and songs that have marked the post-2000 era. Other notable bands include Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, Death Cab for Cutie, and many more.