Cover picture of song topping the music charts
Alternative
All sub-genres

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 'From The Beyond Of Hazbin Hotel' by artist 'Dr. Phrank N Stiel'
From The Beyond Of Hazbin Hotel

Dr. Phrank N Stiel

Professor of Gruuv

Inventor that invested a life time of creative abstract thought that brought back the rested that rot.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Crxstals' by artist 'frandyjory'
Picture for song 'In the Garden' by artist 'Studio J'
In the Garden

Studio J

A cool mixture of jazz, classical, film music, R&B, Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, Christian, New Age, Neo Soul, Country, Solo Piano and Guitar, the list goes on... Chance

Welcome to my soundclick page... Hope you enjoy my music...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'lorraineinabinett_lookup 802' by artist 'Lorraine'
lorraineinabinett_lookup 802

Lorraine


Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Anne Bradstreet - Here Follow Several Occasional M' by artist 'Andrea Castellini'
Anne Bradstreet - Here Follow Several Occasional M

Andrea Castellini

Mancino, capricorno, antipatico e italiano.

Music poetry electronic songwriter Forlì Andrea Castellini the dam

Alternative - Goth

Picture for song 'Snake Man' by artist 'Traces of Soy'
Picture for song '*NEW* Shut Up And Dance' by artist 'Adam Yips'
NEWShut Up And Dance *NEW* Shut Up And Dance

Adam Yips

Adam Yips music is produced in Electro, Pop, Dance, House & Trance genres. A Spyda Music Production.

Adam Yips has been releasing fantastic music on the net since 2003
The genres he  covers are usually upbeat, energetic dance & club sounds, however, he also releases chill out, laid back vibes occassonally too
Please join the mailing list for news, info & FREE downloads of unreleased music only available via the website - https://www.spydamusicproductions.com
Your support of all Spyda Music...

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'The Playground Showdown' by artist 'Princess Al Nuclear Jamboree'
The Playground Showdown

Princess Al Nuclear Jamboree

We're back.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'ANTHEMS OF YOUR BREAKTHROUGH (feat. Wet Blue Day)' by artist 'Ropatt'
ANTHEMS OF YOUR BREAKTHROUGH (feat. Wet Blue Day)

Ropatt

Pop R&B/Jazz  instrumental musician.  Author of 'Fables & Proverbs: Songwriting's Secret Weapons for Lyric Writing' available on Amazon - https://bit.ly/3YHDRlv

Alternative - Indie 107 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'PRESUMABLY YOU' by artist 'Bloonoise'
Picture for song 'SOLAR LOVE (remix) Qz Scribble' by artist 'Irp Snerple The Pleiadian Dragon Lion'
SOLAR LOVE (remix) Qz Scribble

Irp Snerple The Pleiadian Dragon Lion

Un-categorize-able Creativity of music at it's best, musical genius, Cosmic Consciousness, Universal Mind's Eye, Kick Ass and Smooth Grooves, etc.

I am the band. The writer, arranger, and performance artist. Singer/songwriter
Solo Artist / Extreme Performer    No Performance Enhancing Needed!!!!

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Whatchamcallit' by artist 'Loren'
Whatchamcallit

Loren

Just me and my PC - experimenting with electronic  music. Wasn't sure what genre. Maybe just interesting or strange.

No real band. Just me attempting to write a Java program to generate music that is interesting and easy to listen to. So far, I've had enough success to continue with this project. It's very challenging but since I did software and web application development for 40 years I thought I'd give it a try and hope for the best. The output of the music generator is a multi track MIDI

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'SCHIZOPHRENIA' by artist '17th'
Picture for song '- Torn cover 2024-04-22 KENNY IRELAND' by artist 'Kenny Ireland Productions 2024'
Torn cover 2024-04-22 KENNY IRELAND - Torn cover 2024-04-22 KENNY IRELAND

Kenny Ireland Productions 2024

Kenny Ireland is a veteran musician. He has created thousands of songs, and makes music in every genre. Listen to the music here. Thanks for your support.

I'm Kenny Ireland. Musician since '08. Versatile, one of a kind. 1,000+ songs. All genres. Open for opportunities.
I have the talent to make it happen. I don't have the finances.

Alternative - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Got to Stay' by artist 'A lynch'
Got to Stay

A lynch

Solo artist

like to write from own experiences

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song '01 - Et le Camembert créa Lucifer' by artist 'Cromlech Vortex'
01 - Et le Camembert créa Lucifer

Cromlech Vortex

Rock fusion expérimental, chanson à texte... Humour holistique, métaphysique sorbique, géliturbation poétique, horreur et bonhomie.

Cromlech Vortex is the musical project of r vortex (songwriter)
The themes are varied. (social, poetic, fantastic, metaphysical, anticipation, philosophical, etc.) with a lot of second degree and absurdity in order to play down the ugliness of life.

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Faith Gets Us Through Yay' by artist 'XERXEESE13'
Faith Gets Us Through Yay

XERXEESE13

Angel from God using Majic for impressing those i serve...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'London's Ferris Wheel' by artist 'New Yesterdays'
London's Ferris Wheel

New Yesterdays

Album Rock, Classic Pop/Rock, Classic Brit Rock, Classic Brit Pop/Rock, Progressive Rock, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary, Country Alternative, Country Traditiona

Welcome to the Music of 'New Yesterdays'! 
John Daubert & Buddy Holcombe have written, composed, and recorded most of these songs at Daubert's home on the Tascam Portastudio. 'Too Little Time' recorded 'Famous' and 'It's You' at MIke Caro's studio.

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'Gömmer Sig' by artist 'Wheremoth'
Gömmer Sig

Wheremoth

punkrock and hardcore , industrial , electronic ,synth  with a tip of hope always

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Half Ass Ass Wipe' by artist 'Kremington Fury'
AD
Through The Storm (Rick Ross Type Beat)
$10 Beats General 79 BPM 4/4