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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.
  • 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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  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
Picture for song 'Waiting No More' by artist 'Pocke Ohrstrom'
Waiting No More

Pocke Ohrstrom

Swedish singer/music maker presenting  musical poems in the form of adult alternative pop songs.

I'm a  Swedish singer/music maker presenting  musical poems in the form of adult alternative pop songs.
Id like to capture and convey moods and images and leave room for the listeners to stand for the interpretation themself. 
Over the years many influences have been mixed into a personal brew, 60's pop, psychedelic, acoustic, synth, classical etc.

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Feathers Steam Scales Steel' by artist 'Zed Salt'
Feathers Steam Scales Steel

Zed Salt

I'm a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, visual artist, and poet who operates a small independent label and recording studio near Bourbon, Indiana. I'm

I'm a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, visual artist, and poet who operates a small independent label and recording studio near Bourbon, Indiana. I'm always on the lookout for new folks to make some noise with. Currently, I'm hoping to put together or join a songwriting/recording/performing group comprised of people who resid...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Rhyming Mimes - Promise Me' by artist 'Rhyming Mimes'
Rhyming Mimes - Promise Me

Rhyming Mimes

Two pensioners trying to annoy as many people as possible.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Bright' by artist 'JMeyer'
Bright

JMeyer

I write songs.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Places 994' by artist 'BeatForge'
Picture for song 'Plain Wings' by artist 'Jacob Kulp'
Picture for song 'BLACK MAGI' by artist 'Ten Thousand Coolies'
BLACK MAGI

Ten Thousand Coolies

In a small home studio Amateur_Monk makes music with Reason with midi-guitar through a computer, then adds live guitar, and vocals.

Located in a small buddhist monastery in the mid-west Amatuer_Monk makes music with Reason, and live guitar, and vocals.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Caught in Your Fire' by artist 'I Manic Alice'
Caught in Your Fire

I Manic Alice

I Manic Alice is an experimental sounds creator & electronic music producer extraordinaire from the UK now living in Norway. A Spyda Music Production.

I Manic Alice has been creating electronic music since the summer of 2023
She is a solo artist, song writer, singer, multi-instrumentalist & is one of the extremely talented artists at Spyda Music Productions. We are very proud to have 'Alice' with our team.
Please join our mailing list for news, info & FREE downloads of unreleased music only...

Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'Chioma Eboh_great swallower 2' by artist 'Chioma.P.Eboh'
Chioma Eboh_great swallower 2

Chioma.P.Eboh


Alternative - Alternative General

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

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