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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.
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  • 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
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  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
Picture for song 'Lost and Found' by artist 'Eye Awakening'
Lost and Found

Eye Awakening

Eye Awakening is a record of musical expression. An instrumental journal, if you will. Documenting my journey, my story, since 2009.

Founded in 2009 by Nathaniel Hope, Eye Awakening is a musical project rooted in Vacaville, CA. It began as a personal outlet for Nathaniel's creative expression, utilizing his acoustic guitar, microphone, and PC to channel his thoughts and emotions.
Eye Awakening is more than just music; it is a living journal that documents Nathaniel's artistic journey. Each a...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'It's a Wonderful World' by artist 'Transcontinental Echo'
Picture for song 'Message Received' by artist 'MYSTS'
Message Received

MYSTS

Just like writing songs I guess!

Solo Songwriter been playing for years now, play most instruments and just love writing tunes.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Casette Regret' by artist 'Aberrant Realities'
Casette Regret

Aberrant Realities

Aberrant Realities is one man studio by Jordan Garner dedicated to making unique and versatile content. Step into the remarkable realities unknown.

Alternative - Dance-Punk

Picture for song 'Eva B' by artist 'CM Daniels'
Eva B

CM Daniels

Been writing for Urgent Dispatch since the Cold War.  Doing some solo work now

gigged vocals for approx. 4 years in the 80's and 90's, keyboards for approx. 10 years in the noughties and teens and bass for a couple of years as well in the noughties. am now happy to stay in the studio and write both alone and with others.

Alternative - Other Alternative 82 BPM

Picture for song 'Nadezhda i Vera - demo' by artist 'Radio Bnblnd 88 FM'
Nadezhda i Vera - demo

Radio Bnblnd 88 FM

Fighting Bonoboland State Official Music FM Radiostation

FAST-FOOD AI-SONGS AND FAKE VIDE0

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'YOU KNOW MY CHILD - ALEXIS KARPOUZOS' by artist 'alexis karpouzos'
YOU KNOW MY CHILD - ALEXIS KARPOUZOS

alexis karpouzos

Alexis karpouzos is an Greek-born philosopher, spiritual teacher and author.

Alexis Karpouzos (born on April 9, 1967 in Athens) is a Greek-born philosopher, author, essayist, poet and songwriter. His favorite themes are chaos and the cosmos, the soul and the universe, spacetime and consciousness, unity and multiple dimensions, visible and invisible. His best-known books are Cosmology, Philosophy and Physics, Non-Duality and The Self-Criticism of Science. Alexis Karpouzos is also a recording a...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Hustler Boy (Ft Septune)' by artist 'Blessed Boy GD'
Hustler Boy (Ft Septune)

Blessed Boy GD

Music Artist

Blessed Boy GD is upcoming artist which is not yet known but all days, he is busy trying to prove himself to the world.
That's why he came with this hit, jam, melody, sweet track .
Listen to this song released by him

Alternative - Pop Punk

Picture for song 'Rapmagic - The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' by artist 'RAPMAGIC DELEON'
Rapmagic - The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

RAPMAGIC DELEON

I am RapMagic Deleon. been making hip hop music since 1987. I own my own label and all the rights to my lyrics. I Believe in GOD.

It's 2025 & Keeping Hip Hop Alive.I've been making Hip Hop Music since 1987 . I thank GOD for allowing me to keep expressing myself in my own way. I'm the Rapper, Poet, Lyricist ,Vocalist,  Songwriter, & C.E.O @ KNUCKLE FUNK RECORDS .

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'YellowChorus' by artist 'yinky'
YellowChorus

yinky


Alternative - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Time (Studio Live) - Bonus Track' by artist 'Minnesota Sex Junkies'
Time (Studio Live) - Bonus Track

Minnesota Sex Junkies

Their unique brand of entertainment will make you want to cry in the rain, get mad at long lost love, then go 'WTF!'

Minnesota Sex Junkies are a 3-piece American alternative rock, electronic pop, genre-mixing band from Richlands, Virginia. The band formed in 1998 from a collection of quirky, sarcastic, music nerds who met at a taco stand and who all just couldn't get enough U2, Nine Inch Nails and Tom Waits. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses heart broken lyrics and electronic beats wi...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'GOLD DIGGER' by Leena Martins. Featuring Kngpntn' by artist 'Leena Martins'
GOLD DIGGER' by Leena Martins. Featuring Kngpntn

Leena Martins

Kufre Martins Ekong, known professionally as Leena Martins is a Nigerian award winning  Multi talented artiste, rapper, singer and song writer.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Love and War' by artist 'Cassie'
Love and War

Cassie

Cassie is a very talented singer/songwriter & writes acoustic, dreamy, melodic pop & dance songs. A Spyda Music Production

Cassie lives in the UK, but originates from Oakland, California USA. She is a very talented singer/songwriter. Her debut album, 'Love and Heartbreak', featuring 10 pop songs was released commercially worldwide June 2024.

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Thank You (live) Harry Laggs' by artist 'Harry Laggs'
Thank You (live) Harry Laggs

Harry Laggs

Harry Lags is an Australian Singer - Musician from   Sydney Australia.

Harry Lags is an Australian Singer - Musician. He has performed and recorded many different genres of music from Rock to Classics..
Harry has performed and played in original and cover bands like C 22, The Real Gone Cats, and Tall Order.
Has also appeared on Television and and has performed at various shows and clubs around Sydney and was no stranger to the adulation of the club audiences.
While touring for many years H...

Alternative - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Those Clever Mannequins (Feat Anchor Mejans)' by artist 'SKySWiM'
Those Clever Mannequins (Feat Anchor Mejans)

SKySWiM

SKySWiM is the core project name for all musical work by Arnie Stanton.
Arnie Stanton has been very involved in creating an eclectic musical blend of classical, electronic, rock, jazz, and  other styles.  Because of his wide musical background from training and listening, he tends to not stay long with one particular sound, mood, or feel. 
Arnie creates music meant to evoke deep emotions and strong visual imagery. His lyrics have spiritual overtones, sometimes comforting, but more often,

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Bruce&Merlion-Last Train Home Radio Edit' by artist 'BruceMartin'
Bruce&Merlion-Last Train Home Radio Edit

BruceMartin

I am an old musician

Hopefully melodic and pleasing

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Revolutionary Beats' by artist 'Easystreet Royals'
Revolutionary Beats

Easystreet Royals

Music for the peeps

Albums
The Lenetown 8 Era-Music From 2007-2010 (2024)
The Revolution Will Be Livestreamed! (2025)
The group was originally founded by Kai Lacrosse and David Harris under the name The Lenetown 8 in 2007. The group released songs here and there but never released any albums. In 2008 David and Kai released a few songs under the name Ohio Boyz. The Lenetown 8 disbanded in 2010 but in 2024 reformed and decided to release music again but under the group name Easystreet Royals...

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'I'M GOOD' by artist 'HAZE AND FADE'
I'M GOOD

HAZE AND FADE

420FUNK MUSIC

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Hitogata (The AI Puppet Cartel)' by artist 'Xtaodecas'
Hitogata (The AI Puppet Cartel)

Xtaodecas

-

Members:
A (Dreogan)
T (rocker666)
Z

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Sleigh Ride (Remastered)' by artist 'J Grooves'
Sleigh Ride (Remastered)

J Grooves


Alternative - Alternative General

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