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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
Picture for song 'Leave a message' by artist 'Mr Anthony A'
Leave a message

Mr Anthony A

Music is a loving hobby to me, part of my free time will be dedicated to music creation. Hope you like my tunes.

Alternative - Alternative General 120 BPM

Picture for song 'SikCity' by artist 'Sean Ohlson'
Picture for song 'Waters Of Your Love' by artist 'Michael L Dupuis'
Waters Of Your Love

Michael L Dupuis


Alternative - Emo 4/4

Picture for song 'This Is Funny (One Day We'll Fly)' by artist 'Breathing in and out'
This Is Funny (One Day We'll Fly)

Breathing in and out

An artist from Atlanta, GA creating sound therapy for your auditory cortex.

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

Picture for song 'to the knees' by artist 'coffeestain13'
Picture for song 'CRUSH - Carlton Garceleon' by artist 'Carlton Garceleon'
CRUSH - Carlton Garceleon

Carlton Garceleon

May all your desires embrace you with love

Carlton Garceleon is a 23 year old independent R&B/Pop recording artist, songwriter, and performer from Richmond, Virginia. As an only child with a vivid and enigmatic imagination, Carlton would immerse himself into his own fantasies. A beautiful amalgamation of creativity where he would intertwine music, dance, and theatre into interactive and entertaining stories. His introduction into the industry began in late 2021, with his sensual debut single

Alternative - Alternative General

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

Zosia

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Alternative - Avant 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'
Picture for song 'NEVIS' by artist 'futurejazz'
NEVIS

futurejazz

Jazz fusion digital sound composer based in London south , Chuns top ten funkjazz playlist  here, .FJAZZ backstory on my Twitter link.

Futurejazz Fusions ,  I have a great love of sounds and music,many years listening to many genres . I use computer programs which allow me to experiment and compose with lots of sounds and music styles and to get the hybrid ideas and soundscapes out of my head into the real world .Check out FjaZ on twitter for deeper breakdown on ideas and music sound intrests...

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'imagination.' by artist 'Sound Pit'
Picture for song 'Dreamtime Telephone2023' by artist 'Harry V'
Dreamtime Telephone2023

Harry V

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

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

WeeDisneysMusicNYC

Shoegazer Music

Alternative - Shoegaze

Picture for song 'delight' by artist 'pandaredski'
delight

pandaredski

experimental,   for some time now: microtonal

atonal microtonal

Alternative - Experimental

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

XANSATNIGHT

i’m a mexican producer/singer

Alternative - Emo

Picture for song 'One Day' by artist 'Mark Donovan'
One Day

Mark Donovan

Mark Donovan is a Singer-Songwriter // Recording Artist // Filmmaker // Producer

Alternative - Ska

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

Carl Gordon

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)

Yo Vybe

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'
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