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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.
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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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  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
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Picture for song 'The Edge (Original)' by artist 'Old Dawgs New Tricks'
The Edge (Original)

Old Dawgs New Tricks

Old hippies in a basement studio in Muskegon, Michigan.

Old Dawgs - New Tricks is Phil Rogers, Roy Holmberg and Rick Robinson. Phil and Rick have been buddies since Junior High (that's a long time...), growing up within a couple blocks of each other.
During high school, Phil and Rick played in bands with high school acquaintances and friends at school dances, private parties and wedding receptions anytime they could find a paying crowd. A couple of times during high school, the band played p...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Lost, Finding The Way - Instrumental' by artist 'GAVIN PARISHED'
Lost, Finding The Way - Instrumental

GAVIN PARISHED

I make music to make a difference. Native American and Austria musician

I'm Gavin Parished, I've spent most of my life on a Native American reservation in the upper peninsula of Michigan. I started my internet career on YouTube doing variety content, wanting to switch up and properly release music in late 2017. But I've been making music since 2016, I've worked with a few music softwares like Soundtrap, Bandlab and FL Studio to make produce and mix. Music has been a big part of my life for a

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Get What I Want' by artist 'Dubmhfc'
Get What I Want

Dubmhfc

Lets work !!

Producing straight out of Las Vegas feel free to contact me I am always open for negotiations and any questions you may have

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Kojo Snail_Too Much_produced_by_SnailBeatz' by artist 'Kojo Snail'
Kojo Snail_Too Much_produced_by_SnailBeatz

Kojo Snail

Producer/artist

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'JUDGEMENT - LXNTA PLAYA PROD. & CULT 606' by artist 'Lxnta Playa Prod.'
JUDGEMENT - LXNTA PLAYA PROD. & CULT 606

Lxnta Playa Prod. ,   Lxnta Playa Prod.

Lxnta Playa Prod. is a 18-year-old music producer who has been passionately creating music for over two years. With a primary focus on Phonk, he is a self-taugh

Musical Journey:
Starting out with a strong focus on Phonk, Lxnta Playa Prod. embraced the genre's dark, atmospheric vibes and heavy basslines. His early works showcase his raw talent and the foundational skills he developed through self-teaching. Unlike many artists who hide their early work, Lxnta Playa Prod. keeps his initial trac...

Alternative - Experimental 150 BPM

Picture for song 'Greeting my friends' by artist 'under construction band'
Greeting my friends

under construction band

under construction guitar bass

under construction

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Wall St. Trance' by artist 'Dmitri Cohen'
Picture for song 'Jim Morrison - Room 722' by artist ''Les Paul's' (The Paul's)'
Jim Morrison - Room 722

'Les Paul's' (The Paul's)

'Les Paul's' (The Paul's) are a prolific dynamic song writing duo of ex-Londoners,  Paul Odiase and Paul Robert Thomas

'Les Paul's' (The Paul's) are both ex-Londoners, singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and actor Paul Odiase and song lyricist Paul Robert Thomas and have been heavily influenced by David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Lou Reed.
Their main website is https://www.paullyrics.com/les-pauls-the-pauls-official-homepage  and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LesPauls...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song '09 Atlantic City' by artist 'Crystal Halos'
09 Atlantic City

Crystal Halos

Crystal was a recording project by Torsten Garbe and Mike Schulke from 2008 to 2017

All vocals: Mike Schulke except the album 'Heyday' (all vocals by Torsten Garbe)
All tracks arranged and recorded by Mike Schulke and Torsten Garbe
All tracks written by Mike Schulke except the album 'Heyday' (all tracks written by Torsten Garbe)
Additional bass guitar: Pano Petrakakis (on the album 'Atlantic City') and David Stricker (on the album 'Bangalore')

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Solo (male version)' by artist 'Stylex19'
Solo (male version)

Stylex19

Multi genre artists and producer returning after a 12-year hiatus.

With a musical journey spanning over four decades, I have expressed myself in various roles across the music industry, including composer, session player, manager, promoter, producer, and ghostwriter, contributing to the success of numerous songs. The music I showcase here is a culmination of my own original concepts and compositions, some of which have breathed life into lyrics that have been waiting to shine for almost three...

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'deep feelings' by artist 'Sage Crimzy'
deep feelings

Sage Crimzy

James Michael chinonso known by his stage name sage crimzy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter

James Michael chinonso known by his stage name sage crimzy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born in the year 2006

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'shameuponus' by artist 'Jabbari Ali'
Picture for song 'Highway Hero' by artist 'Half Blind Autist'
Highway Hero

Half Blind Autist

I am half blind autist

Singer Songwriter from Berlin

Alternative - Indie 126 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'American Gladiator' by artist 'Resting Comfortably'
Picture for song 'without your noodles' by artist 'namexxx'
without your noodles

namexxx


Alternative - Ska

Picture for song 'Corpse Bride' by artist 'Verald'
Corpse Bride

Verald

Verald reina de diamantes

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Beyond Time' by artist '1st Contact'
Beyond Time

1st Contact

1. Contact, 1st Contact, Spacerock, Psychedelic, Underground, Soundtracks, Chill-out, Trance Rock, Jazzrock, Rock, Ambient, Electronic, Jazz; Fusion, Bebop

Starting with Space Rock in the late 70ies, meanwhile we are really 'no-stylers' - just letting the sound develop itself while playing. Most tracks are out 'of the blue' ('Ex tempore'): no arrangement (though our older content was arranged), just live improvisations, recorded with our weekly sessions - cleaned up and mastered. Sort of soni...

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Gypsy Love (Tribal/DUB)' by artist 'SeanRox'
Gypsy Love (Tribal/DUB)

SeanRox


Alternative - Avant Rock 120 BPM 3/4 No samples

Picture for song 'House Of God' by artist 'DAMIEN ZYGOTE'
House Of God

DAMIEN ZYGOTE

AGORAPHOBIA PUBLISHING

Recording Artist - MAINE - USA *
Mirror Door Entertainment
www.OzOzgod.com

Alternative - Nu Metal

Picture for song 'Whose side are you on?' by artist 'Ian Allen'
Whose side are you on?

Ian Allen

SAN DIEGO BASED ALTERNATIVE POWERPOP BAND.

I would like my music to speak for itself, as I am not going to toot my own horn, but....... according to the press....Summer issue 1992 of BMI Music World at the Crossroads Music Festival in Memphis, Ian Allen of Rhythm Method was written up as best unsigned act in the USA (That was a while ago I know, the band had a record label deal on the table with Mitch Brodie, who at the time was an A&R guy with Elektra Records and our managers Bill Gladstone

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

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