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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.

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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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.

Picture for song 'Love story 2' by artist 'Zosia'

Love story 2

Alternative - Avant Rock

rock

Picture for song 'Never Coming Down' by artist 'THE 11 ELEVEN MOMENT'

Never Coming Down

THE 11 ELEVEN MOMENT

INDIE, ROCK, FOLK, EMO, ALTERNATIVE

ATMOSPERIC, ENERGETIC, YET SOMETIMES MELLOW THE 11 ELEVEN MOMENT ARE A UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL BAND WITH A DISTINCT STYLE AND YET A VAST RANGE OF INFLUENCES. TO BE EMOTIVE, FUNKY, FOLKY AND STILL BE ABLE TO ROCK OUT IS A REFRESHING MENU. THE SONGS CHANGE CONSTANTLY FROM SMOOTH AND EMOTIVE TO DRAMATIC CRESCENDO'S. IT'S ALL FREE SO HELP YOUR SELF AND WE HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING YOU ENJOY HERE. BE LUCKY.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Ghost of my heart' by artist 'DRAGOSEINE'

Ghost of my heart

Alternative - Alternative General

imagination.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Dreamtime Telephone2023' by artist 'Harry V'

Dreamtime Telephone2023

Harry V, born 1950, living in Maastricht Netherlands.

Harry V, born 1950, living in Maastricht Netherlands. Soundclick looks easy, sounds very well, and I can give songs away for free too.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Zanndro ft kleary d’Oracle _ Wuan Woboi' by artist 'Amon Entertainment Firm'

Zanndro ft kleary d’Oracle _ Wuan Woboi

Amon Entertainment Firm

Amon Entertainment firm  consist of talented indigents of Amon Kingdom, who are creative is all angles of The entertainment industry

Amon Entertainers where all dreams are birth

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

zanndro

Picture for song '01 Reef copy' by artist 'WeeDisneysMusicNYC'

01 Reef copy

WeeDisneysMusicNYC

Shoegazer Music

Alternative - Shoegaze

pop
rock

Picture for song 'delight' by artist 'pandaredski'

delight

experimental,   for some time now: microtonal

atonal microtonal

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'atrapado en mi mente' by artist 'XANSATNIGHT'

atrapado en mi mente

i’m a mexican producer/singer

Alternative - Emo

juice wrld x alternative rock

Picture for song 'Losing Myself In You' by artist 'Carl Gordon'

Losing Myself In You

I create aural soundscapes, experimental & naturally occurring ambient & rhythmic melodies adding music & SFX to compliment my sounds. A Spyda Music Production.

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Yo Vybe - 50/50 (Cover)' by artist 'Yo Vybe'

Yo Vybe - 50/50 (Cover)

Musican

Yo Vybe is a fast arising Afrobeat sensational singer, songwriter, scriptwriter & music video director.
Born in oyo state, Nigeria.
Yo Vybe who is sometimes stylized broke into the music scene in 2018 with single featuring Ola king title (IGBA) season.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Jolie' by artist 'Vultures of Culture'

Jolie

Vultures of Culture

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'ned' by artist 'silurs'

ned

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'TRAGIC' by artist 'SouthernLogic'

TRAGIC

Eclectic Power Pop artist from West Columbia, SC

SouthernLogic is the brainchild of Free Agent Recording Artist & Musician Neal Allen. Started in early 2001 this Solo Project has been Neal's full dedication. Neal is a Proud Member of the Evo;R Group of Free Agent Musicians. Demo CD's are available to all interested A & R professionals.......

A NEW VIDEO USING TC HELICONS HARMONY-G VOCAL PROCESSOR

He write's in a variety of Genres and styles depending on the mood of the day. Neal compose...

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Good Will's Hunting' by artist 'Neil Cotton'

Good Will's Hunting

I write country-rock and blues music.  Influenced by Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakum,  and others.

Neil Cotton is the lead singer of a country-rock band called Hawk's Nest from Ontario Canada.

Alternative - Alternative General

help needed

Picture for song 'Chiemezie (Edited) 267' by artist 'McHEIRI'

Chiemezie (Edited) 267

Alternative - Alternative General

chiemezie by mc h e i r i

Picture for song 'Blew' by artist 'The skips'

Blew

Alternative - Alternative General

grunge

Picture for song 'Intersection Mastered wav' by artist 'Richie Lodato'

Intersection Mastered wav

I'm a singer songwriter. I own an analog studio. No computer, so you got to bring your A game. There's a erase button though..  All for the love of music.

My music was born from '50's rock n roll to the pop music of the 60's and rock of the 70's. I have 90's influence in there as well.. the experimental stuff I do w Moog's and such.. I grew up in North Jersey under an amusement park. ha! that was a lot of fun all summer and even when it was closed up for the winters... Music was everywhere in...

Alternative - Alternative General

rich lodato

Picture for song 'Deep Dream copy' by artist 'Racso'

Deep Dream copy

Canberra based musician and aspiring audio engineer.  I love to bash the drums and explore the guitar while I slowly navigate my way through all genres of music

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Go Away' by artist 'Moderndayfreak MDF'

Go Away

Moderndayfreak MDF

Writing music

Alternative - Alternative General

alt

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