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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.
  • 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 'Kummer & Sorgen Alone at the bar' by artist 'Bronco Beats'
Kummer & Sorgen Alone at the bar

Bronco Beats

Im a Musician 46 years old. I Play Bass, Guitar, Drums, Piano. i like to produce Songs and Beats.

Songs in different styles of music. Rock, Metal, Pop, Jazzy, Soul, Funk, Hip- Hop, Rap, house.

Alternative - Alternative General 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Whatcha Lookin At' by artist 'Alien Parade Beats'
Whatcha Lookin At

Alien Parade Beats

Multi genre music producer

Multi genre music producer making beats you can rap to, sing to, put in film/tv/games, or just jam to.

Alternative - Indie 118 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Get Dirty Baby' by artist 'Tano D Sanchez'
Get Dirty Baby

Tano D Sanchez

I creat & sing reggaeton, edm, house & pop  songs & live in Brazil. A Spyda Music Production

I create & sing  uplifting reggaeton,  edm, house & pop songs with positive vibes
I joined the fantastic team at Spyda Music Productions in the UK Summer 2023
I hope you like what you hear, any comments & feedback would be great
Thanks, Tano

Alternative - Alt Power Pop 123 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Sorry the Day Redux' by artist 'joe solo'
Sorry the Day Redux

joe solo

light hearted lyrical sarcasm and original music inspired by a lifetime of accompanying a boatload of excellent musicians.

With the exception of Mango Chutneyed, everything posted here results from home recording in which alll the tunes posted are original compositions of mine, with performances on the various tracks also by me.

Alternative - Indie 66 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'cruel girls(lyric_space_mix)' by artist 'ranxid'
cruel girls(lyric_space_mix)

ranxid

Aural stimulation of strategic brain centers

I am the one and only ranxid .....infamous enemy of the corporate music industry.....renegade from the red tie cult......outlaw for the last three decades  and the next......bringing to your ears the enlightenment of the human condition 
Im not here to impress you. Just to perhaps show you a few things about yourself in the short time you will allow me 
Lover
Singer
Writer
Artist
Pen and ink collaborator 
Painter
keyboard novice and bass af...

Alternative - Goth 4/4

Picture for song 'Care (A song for Gaza)' by artist 'Paolo Margari'
Care (A song for Gaza)

Paolo Margari

Electronic, synthpop, indie, alternative & experimental sounds, produced by oltre.digital

Find out more on paolomargari.it and discover other content on Flickr, Linkedin, X, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube and Blogger (postplex is a parallel writing project linked to sounds & visuals).
New project: Style Disorder - https://styledisorder.oltre.digital 
Independent label: Oltre.Digital Media - https://oltredigital.com

Alternative - Alternative General 103 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Is This the Deal' by artist 'The Smivets'
Is This the Deal

The Smivets

Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.

Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.

Alternative - Post Punk 127 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'This Abyss In Your Arms' by artist 'Xianotic'
This Abyss In Your Arms

Xianotic


Alternative - Goth 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'The deserted city' by artist 'allbestok'
The deserted city

allbestok

PayPal.Me/allbestokmusic

Alternative - Alternative General 120 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Sunny Morning' by artist 'Billy Ziogas'
Picture for song '7/25/2023 Alternative Rock -Jason Liu' by artist 'Sheng Liu'
7/25/2023 Alternative Rock -Jason Liu

Sheng Liu

I've been a lyricist for 15 years and make professional beats for 8 years.Btw,I got producing, mixing and mastering techniques.I can do some rap, too.

I had started to write lyrics on the 1st Sunday of my 18th birthday. First, I began to write pop lyrics for myself and my friends about 3 years. Then I switched genre to Pop and Hip-Hop fusion back in 2013. However, I expressed ideas through hiphop verse in 2014 because of Straight Outta Compton documentary on the release date or 2nd date.Makin...

Alternative - Avant Rock 4/4

Picture for song 'Invited' by artist 'Frenzy of Thought'
Picture for song 'Bring Me To Life - Evanescence Feat. Cartman / Sou' by artist 'D3FINITE BEATS'
Bring Me To Life - Evanescence Feat. Cartman / Sou

D3FINITE BEATS

Professional HQ Beats at a competitive price! All leases are Buy One Get TWO FREE or Buy One Get 3 FREE!

Beat production company located in Arizona, US.

Alternative - Cover Songs 95 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'La Terre' by artist 'Luko Adjaffi'
La Terre

Luko Adjaffi

www.lukoadjaffi.com Luko Adjaffi is a songwriter, singer, composer, producer and CEO of Mervilton records. Luko Adjaffi was born Jocelyn Beauvil May 18 1966, i

www.lukoadjaffi.com Luko Adjaffi is a songwriter, singer, composer, producer and CEO of Mervilton records. Luko Adjaffi was born Jocelyn Beauvil May 18 1966, influenced by his native Haitian and Dominican ancestry. Fluent in English, French Spanish and Creole he artfully weaves French and English throughout his lyrical ballads. Many of...

Alternative - Alternative General 128 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Pop Punk type beat "she knows it"' by artist 'roxy'
Pop Punk type beat "she knows it"

roxy


Alternative - Pop Punk 175 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Synth HipHouse' by artist 'Synthsliss'
Synth HipHouse

Synthsliss

Producer, Hip-Hop Microfreaker. Need a specific synth sound made or production?  Contact me: synthsliss@gmail.com

I make stuff with the Microfreak, it can do... a crazy amount of things. Love being able to sound design stuff and make it sound well crafted together in music.

Alternative - Experimental 128 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Silver Twang' by artist 'Momche'
Silver Twang

Momche

music misfit,  blooz weirdo,  jahzz reject, &  odd metered mutant  based out of Toronto, Canada

Alternative - Experimental 82 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'SAAKRHAR - HotelTerror 96' by artist 'SAAKRHAR'
SAAKRHAR - HotelTerror 96

SAAKRHAR


Alternative - Other Alternative 4/4

Picture for song '556' by artist 'fedon'
Picture for song 'The Last Warrior - Part 17 Was It All A Dream' by artist 'Taurus Project'
The Last Warrior - Part 17 Was It All A Dream

Taurus Project

Taurus Project music is produced in Ambient, Downtempo,  Electro, Classical & Soundtrack genres & more. A Spyda Music Production.

Taurus Project began writing & creating music in 2003 & released the amazing fictional story in song album The Haunting Of Charlotte & Emily - fullly available as a narrated story/podcast at SoundClick & as a music only album too
The music released by Taurus Project covers everything from laid back relaxing tunes to highly energetic & cinematic show stopping sound...

Alternative - Other Alternative 140 BPM 4/4 No samples

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