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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

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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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Picture for song 'AUD-20250309-WA0001' by artist 'AcrossTheDivide'
AUD-20250309-WA0001

AcrossTheDivide


Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Heart Haunted' by artist 'Grand Jury'
Heart Haunted

Grand Jury ,   dawnsinclair ,   Amy Caldwell

We are one-man band playing mostly our own compositions heavily influenced by Big-beat styles of 60-80s and a little Blues-flavour.

Nowdays it's mainly one-man band,friends are given a hand,at times.'Music was my first love and it will be my last'!.Just can't quit composing my own songs and playin' for 'constantly shrinking audiences'...

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'Salvation' by artist 'Cam7Song'
Salvation

Cam7Song

I am a Christian who creates folk rock, rock, pop, and novelty tracks.

On a winter's night in 2000, while walking down a quiet street, a whirlwind blew towards me. As it approached, it seemed to me that God told me music was coming back into my life. I'll let you reach your own conclusions, but 45 albums worth of music later and I know that it was a genuine word from the Lord. 
Oddly enough, I suppose, (given that incident and that I'm a Christian) few of these tracks are 'worship' tunes in

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Dona Xaman' by artist 'Nando Gomila'
Picture for song 'One Giant Leap' by artist 'Kerry Lynne'
One Giant Leap

Kerry Lynne

percussionist, writer and recording artist

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song '472002' by artist 'The Nikki Catsouras Jam Band'
472002

The Nikki Catsouras Jam Band

experimental avantgarde noise band

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Red and Green' by artist 'alonelyness'
Picture for song 'Schopf Grau Augen Blau' by artist 'SMOTCH'
Schopf Grau Augen Blau

SMOTCH

!!! MUSIC BEYOND GENRE BOUNDARIES !!!  We are producers, mainly focused on Metal, Punk, Dark Grunge, Gothic, GazeMetal and  Electronic

!!! Music Beyond Genre Boundaries !!! 
We are a producer duo with support of several other artists. Not focused on any particular genre, we are doing what comes to our mind and makes us have a good time in our studio. Influenced by Metal, Punk, Grunge and Goth we are creating a variety of different styles, so the songs do not relate to a single genre like a t...

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Bombs' by artist 'Crossfire Choir'
Bombs

Crossfire Choir

As candidate for President of the Crossfire Choir/Jay Pounders Fan Club, I am pleased to provide to the masses the ability to hear their great music for free.

Crossfire Choir is a band that began in South Florida in the 80s with Jay Pounders, Eddie Freeze, Brad Peet, and Dennis Ambrose. The band moved up north, settling in New Jersey, and became part of the New York City CBGB scene as well as one of the most popular bands in New Brunswick.  The band found themselves amidst a label bidding war...

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'JD and Smoke' by artist 'Mr Wilson Inc'
JD and Smoke

Mr Wilson Inc

tight,rockin,

Mr. Wilson_inc project 
 Thinker writer  arranger performer producer engineer  and wage slave ;
we continue to dream,write, record 
 this page represents 18 other players that have participated
some  were passer's by I don't know where  they are now
the rest we're still in touch    still recording new Ideas
But these recordings are captured 
To share with everyone who takes the time to listen 
one name did not fit us all
But
Mr. Wilson_inc
Represents us all

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'The CIrcle' by artist 'Carnal Desires'
The CIrcle

Carnal Desires

Everyone has them, most won't admit it ;)

Alternative - Experimental 275 BPM

Picture for song 'The Indian Gypsy [featuring Cassie]' by artist 'Dimension 5'
The Indian Gypsy [featuring Cassie]

Dimension 5

Music by Dimension 5 is produced in multiple genres including Downtempo, Dance & House. A Spyda Music Production.

Dimension 5 has been releasing music since 2002 with fantastic high quality very popular dance, club & house tracks & albums, occasionally releasing chill out, downtempo, r&b/soul songs too.
Be sure to check out the fantastic club album Dance Zone & the 2 Late Nigh Chill Out r&b/soul albums
Please join my mailing list for news, info & FREE downloads of unreleased music only avai...

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

Picture for song 'Never around' by artist 'Antoh Mansueto'
Never around

Antoh Mansueto

Antoh Mansueto is an italian visual artist and songs composer. www.antoh.eu

Antoh Mansueto's. Here you are. Music and art.www.antoh.eu

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPC * ADELE * CHASING PA' by artist 'LIEM TRAN SPT MS CSCS EPC'
LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPCADELECHASING PA LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPC * ADELE * CHASING PA

LIEM TRAN SPT MS CSCS EPC

LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPC

LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPC
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiemDinhTran7
MySpace: https://www.MySpace.com/liemdinhtran
DailyMotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/liemdinhtran
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/liemtransptmsmusic2024
SoundCloud (2025): https://soundcloud.com/liemdinhtran2025
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Doctoral University Music Achievements
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Produced and Edited Videos for Class Projects
Performed Lyrics and Poet...

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'The Hurting' by artist 'Slippy-T-UK'
The Hurting

Slippy-T-UK

Been around a while ... music listening to and creating/ producing is very eclectic

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Disorientated Order - Help!' by artist 'Disorientated Order'
Disorientated Order - Help!

Disorientated Order

Disorientated Order was a Belgian band from Limburg, originated in Herk-de-Stad.

Disorientated Order was a Belgian band from Limburg, originated in Herk-de-Stad. Disruptive and dissolved in the 80's.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Wolf Bear (guitar)' by artist 'Tales of Magpie and Flower Bear'
Picture for song 'What In Hell 94' Scratch Track' by artist 'Gary Ladd Outtakes'
What In Hell 94' Scratch Track

Gary Ladd Outtakes

Singer songwriter guitarist

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Trá' by artist 'JonnyDee'
Trá

JonnyDee

Music moves the soul

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Jackpot Rain' by artist 'Asmodeus Moxi'
Jackpot Rain

Asmodeus Moxi

plebs making the music they need and want

Alternative - Alternative General

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