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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.

Picture for song 'Fizzog' by artist 'GURZUNZ'

Fizzog

A glorious stuttering no-rules, majestic hullaballoo of meandering, uplifting, chaotic, triumphant, limping, experimental, improvised jazz'n'roll

Tra la, tra la...Disobedient drums and grimacing overdriven guitars meander and stutter undisciplined through the sprawling, contemplative, free-flow GURZUNZ compositions. Hey nonny-nonny....Dreamy distorted sustain. Hurrah! rebellious floods of tangled pulsing eggy discord peppered with yapping mongrel percussion. Huzzah! Moody, jarring, drifting,....

Alternative - Experimental

psychedelic

Picture for song 'Why' by artist 'Enemy of Anomie'

Why

Enemy of Anomie

Licentious Poiesis

Momma says the stork
Built me custom 
Just for her
Left me in a test tube 
On the porch
She swaddled me up 
In silk, fresh squeezed
From sheep
Just like milk 
Bought & Built @InfantZOptimiZed (TM)
(Multiple Colors Available)

Alternative - Experimental 4/4

In the City

The Little Bits

Alternative - Pop Punk

I Cry Out To My Dearest Demon King

Alternative - Emo

Picture for song 'MISSION OF ONE' by artist 'KENNETH D. BRYANT'

MISSION OF ONE

KENNETH D. BRYANT

KENNETH D. BRYANT / 7MYSTIC

420FUNK Is a mixx of FUNK, AMBIENT and PYSCHEDELIC

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Mist of life' by artist 'Michael H Solo'

Mist of life

michael, think, free, huspek, thomas, solo, music, heart, soul, jimi, hendrix, bob dylan

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Mist of Ashes' by artist 'FROM DARKNESS TO EMPTINESS'

Mist of Ashes

FROM DARKNESS TO EMPTINESS

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Stars' by artist 'Paul Seld'

Stars

PAUL SELDA   /   JAMIE STARR   /   MARK SANTOS     Website

INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
PAUL SELDA
The King of Punk of the World
Jamie Starr
World Prince Of Punk

Alternative - Alternative General

stars

Picture for song 'Would you like lots cookies?' by artist 'One Dark Figure'

Would you like lots cookies?

One Dark Figure

Used School Rock.

Born into hair metal and thrash, shaped by the 90's, and influenced by modern music, with a dab of symphonic undertones. All music written and produced by Bradley Thompson

Alternative - Nu Metal

Picture for song 'She bit her tongue' by artist 'Giraffe Attack'

She bit her tongue

punk, experimental, noise, avantgarde, noise rock

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Cool' by artist 'TurboSonix'

Cool

Alternative - Experimental No samples

MACHINE TO TALK WITH GOD

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song '!compo 27 mei' by artist 'Luuk de Greef'

!compo 27 mei

Luuk 1968, tekenaar illustrator schilder te Breda, op mijn 23ste begonnen met het leren van wat akkoordjes, kan geen noot lezen en ben matige gitarist...

Alternative - Alternative General

amateur hobbyist

Picture for song 'someone else' by artist 'The Last People'

someone else

The Last People

Music by The Last People.Free download of MP3 full version tracks.The Last People are from Manchester U.K. Free Music.   a href=http://www.soundclick.com/thelas

The Last People are from Manchester U.K. 
Recorded at the Small Room Studio Manchester. 
 (C) MCR Audio Recordings.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'The Ashes Fall & Rise (Demo)' by artist 'Men of Mad'ness'

The Ashes Fall & Rise (Demo)

Men of Mad'ness

emo, angsty, grunge, shoegaze, j-rock, empowering, diversity, experimental, digital

An amalgamation and huge overhaul of the Bay Area digital-based rock bands Patrick Lew Band (PLB) and Crazy Loser in a Box.

Alternative - Nu Metal

Picture for song 'Hate is basic' by artist 'Boni Newton'

Hate is basic

I make music got a album out support it.

New music all buyer please subscribe

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Spaghetti dinner at the bowling alley' by artist 'Manfred's Mirror'

Spaghetti dinner at the bowling alley

Manfred's Mirror

Me in a small room with a lot of noise producing devices

Me in a small room with a lot of noise producing devices.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Peace in all humanity' by artist 'Ticotouch Entertainment'

Peace in all humanity

Ticotouch Entertainment

Alternative - Alternative General

deep house

Picture for song 'see me' by artist 'CHRONESS'

see me

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'A Life Full of Miles' by artist 'Cristin Tomeci'

A Life Full of Miles

Alternative - Indie

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