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Alternative Music

Discover the Best Alternative Music from Independent Artists

Alternative music is the heart of innovation in indie culture. At SoundClick, you can stream and discover the best alternative songs from independent artists around the world. Our Alternative Music Charts highlight fresh tracks across subgenres like Emo, Grunge, Shoegaze, Brit Pop, Experimental Rock, and more.

Explore a wide range of alternative styles

  • Indie Alternative - Independent voices shaping today's sound
  • Grunge - Raw guitar-driven anthems with authentic edge
  • Emo - Emotionally charged alternative music with heartfelt lyrics
  • Shoegaze - Dreamy, layered textures in alternative rock
  • Post Punk - Angular rhythms and experimental approaches
  • Pop Punk - Catchy hooks with alternative rock energy
  • Experimental - Avant-rock artists pushing creative boundaries
  • Brit Pop - UK-inspired alternative rock and indie vibes
  • Nu Metal - Heavy alternative blended with modern intensity
  • Goth - Dark, atmospheric sounds in the alternative scene
  • Dance-Punk - Energetic rhythms with punk and electronic fusion
  • Alt Power Pop - Melodic songs with alternative sensibility
  • Alternative General - Essential alternative songs spanning all styles

Stream alternative music for free, download MP3s, and support independent alternative artists. Whether you're searching for the next underground band or revisiting timeless alt classics, SoundClick connects fans with the most authentic alternative musicians online.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alternative Music

  • Discover thousands of free alternative music tracks on SoundClick. Stream full-length songs from both emerging alternative artists and established indie musicians without signing up. Selected tracks are also available for free MP3 downloads. Browse by sub-genre, mood, or trending charts to find innovative sounds, experimental compositions, and authentic alternative expression instantly.
  • SoundClick features diverse alternative music sub-genres that push creative boundaries. From Indie Rock and Alternative Rock to Shoegaze, Post-Rock, Grunge, Dream Pop, Experimental, Noise Rock, and Art Rock — there's something for every alternative music enthusiast. Each sub-genre page highlights the most innovative tracks and boundary-pushing artists defining the current alternative music landscape.
  • Supporting independent alternative artists on SoundClick helps nurture creative innovation and artistic freedom. Stream their songs, leave thoughtful feedback, follow their profiles, share tracks on social media, or add favorites to custom playlists. You can also tip artists, purchase high-quality MP3, WAV, or AIFF downloads, and license songs for personal or commercial use — providing direct support to musicians creating outside mainstream boundaries.
  • Use SoundClick's advanced filters to search alternative music by sound texture, mood, experimental approach, sub-genre, or keyword. Whether you're seeking atmospheric soundscapes, raw garage recordings, intricate post-rock compositions, or avant-garde experimental pieces, our search tools help you discover unique alternative music. Preview tracks before streaming to find the unconventional sounds that resonate with your alternative music taste.
  • Our daily updated Alternative Music charts showcase the most appreciated tracks based on streams, likes, and community discovery. Explore carefully curated collections organized by sub-genre, experimental approach, sound texture, and artistic innovation. Discover trending alternative songs, underground gems from independent musicians, and cutting-edge recordings that challenge conventional music boundaries and celebrate creative expression.

Why Choose SoundClick for Alternative Music?

Since 1997, SoundClick has been a trusted home for alternative music and independent artists. Our platform offers:

  • Free streaming of thousands of alternative songs
  • High-quality MP3 downloads
  • Direct support for independent alternative musicians
  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
Picture for song 'Down The Drain' by artist 'Jaden Hancock'
Down The Drain

Jaden Hancock

I Play guitar and make a variety of music

One of my favorite types of music is Nu-metal/alternative metal.

Alternative - Nu Metal

Picture for song 'HappyRezDay (3)' by artist 'TheByronProject'
HappyRezDay (3)

TheByronProject

Si and I started this. We go back to the early 80s developing computer music. Our mutual love of music gave birth to this. Look at our early history to see.

Glynn & SIPowers Music

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Z0012 (Half)' by artist 'Everything Falls Under'
Z0012 (Half)

Everything Falls Under

Take a look: acoustic guitar, alternative, classical, film music, experimental, metal, and rock, playing all instruments and writing all compositions himself.

'Mention must be made to the diversity that this artist stretches himself across. Take a look: acoustic guitar, alternative, classical, film music, experimental, metal, and rock, playing all instruments and writing all compositions himself.' -Jenny S (excerpt)
'Complex and odd are good adjectives for his work, but then so are involving...

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song '2023 intro patch 85bpm 033patch2 2023-04-30 0850' by artist 'Cosmic Tones 432Hz'
2023 intro patch 85bpm 033patch2 2023-04-30 0850

Cosmic Tones 432Hz

INtheMIXing analog

a-Ton(A-sound) is 432HZ

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Lumenix - L'âme de l'héroïsme' by artist 'Lumenix'
Lumenix - L'âme de l'héroïsme

Lumenix

I aim to enretain with my music

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'The Point Of No Return' by artist 'Phillip Foxley'
The Point Of No Return

Phillip Foxley

Phillip Foxley is a multi-genre songwriter and musician. He writes Blues, Rock, Punk and Piano/Acoustic music for TV and film from his studio in North Wales UK.

Phillip Foxley is a #multi-genre songwriter and musician. He writes #Blues, #Rock, #Punk and #Piano/#Acoustic music for #TV and #film from his studio in North #Wales #UK.

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Teach the Flame' by artist 'Los bastardos del tempo'
Picture for song 'Vengeful Cataclysm' by artist 'Sygo6'
Vengeful Cataclysm

Sygo6

Former musician, performer, producer and generally lazy person having fun with tools and gadgets and sometimes instruments. This site is mainly for archiving.

Sygo6 is a tiny crazy label based in the south of the Netherlands run by GH van Dijk, some imaginary friends, alters, interdimensional creatures, and AI persona's.
We do everything for fun, and because we can.

Alternative - Nu Metal

Picture for song 'Denk - Let This Night Go Fast (Ghosts-001)' by artist 'Shoot the Moon'
Denk - Let This Night Go Fast (Ghosts-001)

Shoot the Moon


Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Whispers of the Unknown' by artist 'Coven6'
Whispers of the Unknown

Coven6


Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'I'm Not That Other Person' by artist 'Steve S. Caustrita'
I'm Not That Other Person

Steve S. Caustrita

Steve Caustrita performed all his life.   -Musicals   -Short Films   -Educational   -Promotional   -Documentary   -Composer   -Videos -Producer -Musician

Steve Caustrita is a lifetime musician who, at an early age expressed his love for performing music. A Southern California Native American, whose family is descendants of the California Mission Indians. His parents recognized that desire to play an instrument, bought Steve a new Olds Ambassador Trumpet, and began his formal studies at eight....

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'To wake up' by artist 'GRITALI'
To wake up

GRITALI

Vasco Moreira Gritali   vmgritali@sapo.pt   gritali@gmail.com

Contact: 
vmgritali@sapo.pt 
gritali@gmail.com 
...
Vasco Alexandre Da Rocha Moreira or in Music Vasco Moreira Gritali, is a guitarist, music producer and writer. Internationally award-winning musician and writer.
The Hall Of Fame musician records and produces his own work.
After having won 39 Grammys among other awards, He no longer counts international awards, but he is always grateful.
Vasco loves photography. 
Vasco lea...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Every Day' by artist 'aaron aardvark'
Every Day

aaron aardvark

Alternative rock, hard rock, surf rock

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Bye Bye Bye' by artist 'jmo9958'
Picture for song 'frost_king-of-love-2-jrayzusfrost-lyrics-ai' by artist 'Jrayzusfrost'
frost_king-of-love-2-jrayzusfrost-lyrics-ai

Jrayzusfrost


Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Skillz [Official]' by artist 'The Random Society'
Skillz [Official]

The Random Society


Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Doom Scroll' by artist '2 Star Steev'
Picture for song 'Completely Free' by artist 'Martin Gustav Collective'
Completely Free

Martin Gustav Collective

Martin Gustav Collective

Growing up in Austria, I founded my first band in 1994 playing bass, which has remained my main instrument ever since. From early on, I was the kind of musician who composed the music around existing lyrics. Over the years, a lot has changed: from my very first recordings on cassette tapes, to the first steps with Cool Edit Pro, and eventually moving on to Logic each stage shaped my sound and approach.
With the internet, it became easier to connect with lyricists and...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song '10 Will I Ever Sleep Again' by artist 'Finn Amadam'
10 Will I Ever Sleep Again

Finn Amadam

Based on the poetry of Finn Amadam

These albums are based on the writings of the late great Finn Amadam. He was a man who touched many lifes and was unequivocable in his outlook on not only his life but of those with whom he interacted. An Irish Republican Socialist, who was an OTR and a man who suffered not just for his beliefes but the pain of pancreatic cancer. Got hooked on street drugs when the prescribed pain medications failed to bring relief. He was a man who touched my life in our al...

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Infra' by artist '5th addams'
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