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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
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Picture for song 'A Ziquizira do Ziriguidum' by artist 'Andre dos Arcanos'
A Ziquizira do Ziriguidum

Andre dos Arcanos

Andre dos Arcanos is a singer & composer and writes songs that we want to hear dozens of times.

IIº FECOC - Festival Estudantil da Canção do Colégio Oswaldo Cruz - 25/10/86 - Niterói - 1º Lugar com a música “Menestrel Atômico
Vº Festival Estudantil da Canção do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - Colégio Maria Thereza - 13/12/87 - Niterói -  1º lugar (Troféu Milton Nascimento) e prêmio de Melhor Interprete (Troféu Gal Costa) com a música “Onde Está a Comunhão? - Prêmio: Bolsa de Estudos Integral para...

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Dil Ka Qaraar Kho Gaya' by artist 'Chandan Dash'
Dil Ka Qaraar Kho Gaya

Chandan Dash

My Songs

Chandan Sings: A Tribute of Love

Alternative - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Wanna Be A Winner' by artist 'Johnny B (Aust)'
Wanna Be A Winner

Johnny B (Aust)

Country to middle of the road style.

Johnny B invites and encourages all Radio Stations to download any or all of his 100's of original songs for airplay on their radio stations.
Johnny B is a country to middle of road style singer and still writes songs.  Johnny has written many songs, poetry, novels, E-Books and screenplays. He has won international awards for some of his poetry works. He also produces music material for TV Commercials.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Eisbrecher' by artist 'Sven Neawolf'
Eisbrecher

Sven Neawolf

https://neawolf.com

https://neawolf.com
Sven Neawolf is an outstanding darkcore producer who has established himself in the electronic music scene. With his unique style and talented musical sensibility, he has succeeded in becoming one of the leading artists in this genre.
Neawolf is known for his dark and intense approach to music production. His tracks are characterized by deep, distorted basslines, hard-hitting drum beats, and a variety of industrial-like soundscapes. Through skillful s...

Alternative - Goth

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Picture for song 'Rubbish ReVival' by artist 'Cylindrical Spirals'
Rubbish ReVival

Cylindrical Spirals

Composer, Sound Designer, and all round Noisy Neighbor.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Steel Scream' by artist 'Alan Borgese'
Steel Scream

Alan Borgese

Guitar player, singer, songwriter from Westfield, New Jersey.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Indie 'n' Trial' by artist 'Alex Dionisio'
Indie 'n' Trial

Alex Dionisio

hip-hop

for credits and attribution, see https://www.discogs.com/artist/10981619-Alex-Dionisio

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Take me to Liverpool' by artist 'Laurence Wilson'
Take me to Liverpool

Laurence Wilson

I write and produce my own material on 8 track studio.  I play all the instruments unless otherwise specified.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'people mix 4' by artist 'Clivey Macdougall'
people mix 4

Clivey Macdougall

Clive MacDougall. Most recent works as of 2025.  Please visit links for my Bandcamp Albums & Blue on Shock archive and the end of the wire on  soundcloud.com

Peripatetic noise maker/producer , busker  independent and insular.  Surviving from the last media frenzy driven crisis to the next media frenzy driven crisis.
Confined to writing and composition , perhaps for the foreseeable future and doing bandcamp releases .This place  is my very Warty soundclick which gets everything first  in the

Alternative - Shoegaze

Picture for song 'Rearview Mirror (feat. Veronica Fjellvind)' by artist 'Fredrik Muskos'
Rearview Mirror (feat. Veronica Fjellvind)

Fredrik Muskos

Artist, Songwriter, Musician living in Sweden. Been making music since the 1980's. Mainly Rock and BritPop.

Fredrik Muskos was born 1969 in Sundsvall. Fredrik started to play piano and guitar at the age of five. He played with a lot of different bands and been working as a studio musician. He has written all kinds of music through the years and now is the time for you to discover his very own material in mainly rock and pop. Under his alias Chuck Dread, he’s making remixes for other artists.

Alternative - Brit Pop 128 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'One Step to the Bottle' by artist 'Steve Carsello'
One Step to the Bottle

Steve Carsello


Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Spirit Vocal' by artist 'AnDia - MetaMorePhose'
Spirit Vocal

AnDia - MetaMorePhose

Verträumter GenreRebell mit Tiefgang und verspielter Weite

Verträumter GenreRebell mit Tiefgang und verspielter Weite. 
Manchmal weit und frei, dann wieder bestimmend. Rhythmisch, leichte Sounds. Tänzelnd anders. Für jede Gelegenheit.

Alternative - Alternative General

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Picture for song 'Ballad Of Bones' by artist 'Retribution Razors'
Ballad Of Bones

Retribution Razors

Retribution Razors is a large ensemble of Nu-Metal musicians and singers led by producer, songwriter and DJ, Dwayne Eric McLeod.

We are essentially a Nu-Metal band bringing back the sounds of early 2000's Nu-Metal, Goth Rock, Heavy Metal and Industrial Metal, led by mastermind Dwayne Eric McLeod, along with a rotating ensemble of musicians and singers.

Alternative - Nu Metal

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Picture for song 'MESA FUNK' by artist 'Nick Goodcorn'
MESA FUNK

Nick Goodcorn

boogieman

https://www.rock-n-roll.ru/show.php?file=encyclopedia/ INVALID  INVALID /GOODCORN INVALID BLUES INVALID BAND

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song '02 timid kid' by artist 'lazy calm'
02 timid kid

lazy calm

Sound guy

hello I'm brian

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Fog feat. Paul Dempsey' by artist 'Serious-Music (Germany)'
Fog feat. Paul Dempsey

Serious-Music (Germany)

Serious-Music means: Dark and deep songs from the real life.

Since 30 years I am composing songs in different genres. I am a keyboarder. My music is 'A Matter Of Feeling'.

Alternative - Goth

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