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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.
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  • 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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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 '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

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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

Picture for song 'Retro Rebel' by artist 'Celine Dean'
Retro Rebel

Celine Dean

Jerking

Might release songs with vocals later.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'So Strong in so Many Ways' by artist 'BLACK GTO'
So Strong in so Many Ways

BLACK GTO

Alternative Rock

BLACK GTO
Alternative-Hard Rockers BLACK GTO serves up an intoxicating brew of hard rock, classic metal and modern heaviness. Talented fingers blaze across guitar strings as impassioned vocals edge across this hot sonic soundscape. A mix of old and new, classic meets today in a musical style that dodges easy genre labeling and is happy and excited to simply be energenic, entertaining Mello and Hard Rock. 
Energenic, powerful-
How music makes people feel is also how BLACK G...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'A Peek Over The Wall v7' by artist 'Amberwolf'
A Peek Over The Wall v7

Amberwolf

Music: it's not just a part of me...    Though I am many things, music plays in my mind always.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Off-center' by artist 'Lex Rodent'
Off-center

Lex Rodent

Electronic fusion, Rock, Chiptune and more.     Free to use for Non-commercial purposes.     Contact me for commercial use.

There's so many possibilities in music. 
Sticking to a single style or genre seems like a waste to me. 
Gathering bits and pieces from here and there, I've made a variety 
of instrumentals to complement your creations or just  to enjoy by themselves.    
 
Take a listen, you may find something you like.  
All my tracks are free to use under Creative Commons : Attri...

Alternative - Grunge No samples

Picture for song 'Anya Owecho-(thank you Lord) By Junny .k.' by artist 'Kefas Junny'
Anya Owecho-(thank you Lord) By Junny .k.

Kefas Junny


Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Lovers Requiem' by artist 'The 7th Hell Posse'
Lovers Requiem

The 7th Hell Posse

Music for those who have been forgotten by the so called normal society

Albums
Forgotten Craziness (2024)
Forgotten Craziness Volume II (2025)
7th Hell Posse is an alternative rap group that was started a few years ago under a different name. The group originally consisted of Cross+Fire,Doktor Anarchy, and Snickrz. They at one point were working on their debut album but it never came to fruition. They decided to go ahead and release one song here on soundclick to let people preview their o...

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Night's My Day' by artist 'CryoQueens'
Night's My Day

CryoQueens

Hyper fixture

We're a female band and we're here to end the world or sing about it. We're not quite sure. Mom aka an eldritch horror didn't make it specifically clear on our mission.
Our albums 
Pink Apocalypse (2024)
Glitch Cathedral (2025)

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Uncle Was - Blood' by artist 'Uncle Was'
Uncle Was - Blood

Uncle Was

Uncle Was (left to right) Rob Shapiro, Mark Kaufman, John Guion and Steve Sutherland, circa 1994

Uncle Was rocked Minneapolis for a short time in the early 90's playing The Uptown Bar, The 400 Bar, Glam Slam and other venues. Players went on to other bands such as Nova Mob, Populuxe and Willy Wisely.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'sometimes why (tempo 150 percent)' by artist 'Felix Catte'
sometimes why (tempo 150 percent)

Felix Catte

decent old sounds

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Don't Say That' by artist 'I.D.M. (It Dont Matter)'
Don't Say That

I.D.M. (It Dont Matter)

I.D^M [It dont Matter]Look in the mirror.........

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'al* express u87 test, Big Arkansa Voice' by artist 'Estelle Derrien'
alexpress u87 test, Big Arkansa Voice al* express u87 test, Big Arkansa Voice

Estelle Derrien

Hola, trato de componer Ranchero y Bossa Nova cada 2 días, instrumentos compuestos por mi. Trato de mejorar sobre las versiones, es mucho dificil

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Tocando todos instrumentos, voz canta, cadastro, composição, mastering : Copyright Ascap Estelle Derrien
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IPI...

Alternative - Experimental

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$30 Rap 80 BPM No samples