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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 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.

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

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Picture for song 'These Perfect Days' by artist 'Zazerkalye'
These Perfect Days

Zazerkalye

The group 'Зазеркалье/Zazerkal'ye/Through the Looking Glass', formed in 1987 in the USSR.

The group 'Зазеркалье/Zazerkal'ye/Through the Looking Glass', formed in 1987 in the USSR, is one of the oldest Russian groups still existing under its original brand.
'Zazerkal'e' has always gravitated towards experiments with the forms and content of the current underground. Psychedelic lyrics and music are synthesized with odious musical genres such as Dark wave, Pop-psychedelic music and Post-Soviet

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'I AM A HUMAN (BEING)' by artist 'Darkpines'
I AM A HUMAN (BEING)

Darkpines


Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'A King' by artist 'Lutehill'
A King

Lutehill

It's all about the songs...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'IWICFHY-4-Touch(Too Much)' by artist 'JackjackDragon Productions'
IWICFHY-4-Touch(Too Much)

JackjackDragon Productions

I change styles like I change my clothes. Welcome to my world of hate, lost, love, loneliness, lust, desire, confusion, and madness.

Just another lonely musician singing about life in many different genres of music. It's hard for me to put my music into one genre because it's influenced by many different genres. It's an infusion of raw emotion. A voice when I can't talk. A way of saying 'You are not alone'. Deep and sometimes philosophical. Creative and different. It's a little bit funky, a l...

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

Picture for song 'Die Seuche - Todesschwadron' by artist 'Die Seuche'
Die Seuche - Todesschwadron

Die Seuche

Punk and Rock'n'roll, the perfect mix of energy, rebellion and freedom   Always Antifascist

Alternative - Post Punk

Picture for song 'Solos en Alabama master 2025 119' by artist 'Invasiva'
Solos en Alabama master 2025 119

Invasiva


Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Salvation' by artist 'Kaisuan'
Salvation

Kaisuan

My name is Kaisuan and I am a singer /rapper  signed to Kai Entertainment LLC

My name is Kaisuan and I am a singer =/rapper  signed to my own label Kai Entertainment LLC

Alternative - Pop Punk

Picture for song 'january2025' by artist 'terrapin893'
Picture for song 'Ty Beats - How many stars' by artist 'Ty Life Music'
Ty Beats - How many stars

Ty Life Music

Ty Life Music

Alternative - Emo

Picture for song 'The Shinobi of Chernobyl - Lazarus 2025-01-12 23_2' by artist 'The Shinobi of Chernobyl'
The Shinobi of Chernobyl - Lazarus 2025-01-12 23_2

The Shinobi of Chernobyl

Don't scam me.

That's the moral of the story.

Alternative - Ska

Picture for song 'kAFE [Hard Afro-AcidJazz/Afro-Fusion Type Beat]' by artist 'Kruuga'
kAFE [Hard Afro-AcidJazz/Afro-Fusion Type Beat]

Kruuga

KRUUGA!!!  NIgerian  Creative, Beatmaker, Music Producer, Mix Engineer

Beatmaker, Music Producer, Songwriter, Mix Engineer (4+ years)
Multi-instrumentalist (15+ years)

Alternative - Other Alternative 112 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'mountain' by artist 'nekola'
mountain

nekola

It's only begining.  Nicolas sur le rythme.

Hi! I'm a beatmaker from Russia. I make high-quality beats mainly from live instruments. I write in styles: Old School, Hip-Hop, New School, Trap, and the like. Sometimes I try something new. I hope you will find something suitable for your taste on my page. Good luck!

Alternative - Alternative General 120 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Chasing Tomorrow' by artist 'JMKBEATS'
Chasing Tomorrow

JMKBEATS

beatmaker www.beatstars.com/jmkbeats/feed

www.beatstars.com/jmkbeats/feed

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'i cant do that' by artist 'John Lobello'
i cant do that

John Lobello

writer/artist     (acoustic/electric/eclectic)

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Aza' by artist 'HADAR'
Aza

HADAR

HADAR is a Jewish themed avant-garde musical project by Na'amah Bat-Sarah combining Ambient, Neoclassical, Experimental/Post-Industrial, Neofolk, and Acoustic

HADAR is a Jewish  themed avant-garde musical project by Na'amah Bat-Sarah combining Ambient, Neoclassical, Experimental/Post-Industrial, Neofolk, and Acoustic/Electronic styles.
CONTACT: hadarmusic18@gmail.com

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Something More .' by artist 'GunCocks'
Picture for song 'J_Its Time To Sing From The Heart Again_d' by artist 'Andrew Vann Shackelford'
J_Its Time To Sing From The Heart Again_d

Andrew Vann Shackelford


Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Sudi (Run Away Train)' by artist 'Matt Lutack'
Sudi (Run Away Train)

Matt Lutack

Christian singer/song writer - all songs written/recorded/performed and produced by Matt Lutack

I am a Christian singer song writer. I play several instruments which allows me to write , record and produce my own music/songs.

Alternative - Emo

Picture for song 'Medusa's Disciple' by artist 'Neil Rutman'
Medusa's Disciple

Neil Rutman

Neil Rutman is currently working on music for a feature. He is also developing a musical for middle schools about climate change and a new CD is in the works as

'Caught In The Middle' has been selected as a finalist in the Great American Song Contest! 
'Bird In A Cage' was a past finalist in the Billboard Song Contest.
Neil Rutman is a professional singer, songwriter, composer and music producer with his own studio in Los Angeles and many national credits. He has been performing solo and wi...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Fingernail Clippings' by artist 'Arcade Legend'
Fingernail Clippings

Arcade Legend

No way!

Alternative - Indie

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