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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.

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
  • High-quality MP3 downloads
  • Direct support for independent alternative musicians
  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
Picture for song 'The Whole Story remaster Wav.' by artist 'Vermin and the Beachrat'
The Whole Story remaster Wav.

Vermin and the Beachrat

Vermin & the Beachrat is a singer/songwriter named Joe Lamore from Sudbury, MA.

Hi,
  Thank You for taking an interest in Vermin & the Beachrat, my name is Joe Lamore and I'm from Sudbury, MA. My main interest are music, sports, family, and friends.

Alternative - Alternative General 121 BPM

Picture for song 'Take Me Back To Brooklyn' by artist 'The Jay Dyall Project'
Take Me Back To Brooklyn

The Jay Dyall Project

A Studio group originally formed by Jayson Dyall in 2006 with Lesley Jane,  and now it's Jayson with other musical guests, producing a wide variety of styles!

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Please leave a comment on the message board and let us know what you think of the songs.
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Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'Life (Stop The World, Set Me Free)w/Fernando Damas' by artist 'The Spiral Surge'
Life (Stop The World, Set Me Free)w/Fernando Damas

The Spiral Surge

The Spiral Surge

Alternative - Emo

Picture for song 'When Love Was Still Brand New 2024 Alternative rem' by artist 'Jeff Kratzman - Songs'
When Love Was Still Brand New 2024 Alternative rem

Jeff Kratzman - Songs ,   Dave Rosky


Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'I feel just like a splinter' by artist 'Scars and Shadows'
I feel just like a splinter

Scars and Shadows

#Haunting, #Mysterious, #Unique and #Unusual, #2023NEW MUSIC

Draped under a cloudy mist 
Scraping the sky
That is where you will find me
In the silence singing under the moon

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'DFXFMC-George of the Jungle' by artist 'The Man With The Multitrack Mind'
DFXFMC-George of the Jungle

The Man With The Multitrack Mind

Instrumental Guitar Rock/Pop with a TWIST!! Plus some warped experimental Avant Garde side excursions for the musically adventurous!

Instrumental Guitar Rock/Pop with a 'Twist'!

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Ballad in G' by artist 'Glenn Palmer Howard'
Ballad in G

Glenn Palmer Howard

Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer.I enjoy composing songs that communicate on several levels of the universal language we all speak.

Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer.
I enjoy composing songs that communicate on several levels of the universal language we all speak. My goal is to reach as many listeners as I can through the emotions of everyday life and the tireless hope that our dreams can and will come true.

Alternative - Emo

Picture for song '90 Weird Seconds' by artist 'Art Bits'
90 Weird Seconds

Art Bits

Bass player

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'world pretend' by artist 'missing furniture'
world pretend

missing furniture

pop rock

Alternative - Grunge

Picture for song 'This Rocket Travels @ High Speed & Can Travel Long' by artist 'Whistling Moon Travelers'
This Rocket Travels @ High Speed & Can Travel Long

Whistling Moon Travelers

Drunken ramblings in the style of folk, rock, folk rock, bluegrass, browngrass, country, and noise.

WMT is a concept created on July 4th,  probably about 1999, inspired by beer and a pack of bottle rockets.  
Here is what happens when you mix musical instruments, crude recording equipment, non-musicians, and copious amounts of alcohol.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Wallow' by artist 'Open Mic'
Wallow

Open Mic

Live acoustic  Open Mic

Ended in 2006
Welcome!  
   All the songs on this website are from performances at the Now & Zen Cafe.  We have had many great perfomers and will continue to.  If you are a performer from beginner to expert, stop by on our Open Mic Night. Come in and share your talent with the community.  We will only post your songs with your permission.
   If you are not a performer, be our guest at Now & Zen and support your local artists.  Everyone is welcome to listen and downl...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Second Chance' by artist 'Vince Fedele'
Picture for song 'Yuma' by artist 'Michael Bennett'
Yuma

Michael Bennett

Welcome to my music pages. Look around and I hope you'll find something that you like.

Being able to play and enjoy music 
is a gift that's often taken for granted.
This music is a mixture of my own creations, 
along with some collaborations with others.

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'THE WIRE' by artist 'FREEMAKER'
Picture for song 'In Between' by artist 'The Gnads'
In Between

The Gnads

Currently a 3-piece looking for the 4th.

The Gnads (pronounced: nadz)

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'this is a memo...' by artist 'your envious demise'
this is a memo...

your envious demise

Listen to a band that doesn't suck; and infact, does the opposite:  thus, rocking! Your Envious Demise is better than... anything.. EVER!  even better than wate

This band does not suck; and infact, does the opposite of that:  thus, 'rocking!'  Listening to this band will make you healthier, smarter, more attractive.  So, help yourself out...  Listen to Your Envious Demise.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'power 2025 (F.E.A.R. mix)' by artist 'Black Knight Presents'
power 2025 (F.E.A.R. mix)

Black Knight Presents

We are a collaborative production and promotions collective

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'junk yard blues' by artist 'marc fedak'
junk yard blues

marc fedak

lo fi garage rock, folk, and other

The songs on this site that I recorded last year were done on a rented Tascam 2400 digital recorder. The more recent songs from this year were recorded on a Mac using the Garageband program that usually comes with a Mac. Yes, they are lo-fi and there are sometimes synching issues (because of either my limited musicianship or because I was using the computer keyboard to play simulated drums instead of a MIDI keyboard or real drum kit), but in most cases they

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'All I Have To Offer' by artist 'AWWJ'
All I Have To Offer

AWWJ


Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'These Are The Doors' by artist 'AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage'
These Are The Doors

AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage

Audiochosis , Steven F. Allen, and Audio Mirage are projects released on the Memory Stain Recording label. Compositions, Sound Designs, and Field Recordings.

In short, Steven F. Allen (Audiochosis) is an artist who creates evocative and sometimes unsettling soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of electronic music. 
 With over 271,000 plays to date, Allen's music has been featured in Podcasts, YouTube Videos, Video Games and samples in other artists songs.
 Audiochosis - Steven F. Allen allow...

Alternative - Experimental

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