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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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  • 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
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  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
Picture for song '01 11-17-2020' by artist 'MD Cooks'
01 11-17-2020

MD Cooks

MD Cooks... A mix of ambient urban blue funk with a touch of classical new age world fusion jazz...

The music is me.......

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Nights In White Satin' by artist 'Todd Pattison Masquerade'
Nights In White Satin

Todd Pattison Masquerade

Self taught survivor of this game we call life, with melody and harmony as my guides and friends ..

Music, melody, harmony and frequency that lead to discussion, production and other random topics that might spark conscious involvement to bring light to the darker surfaces of our being - art, photography, poetry, music and navigating the complex avenues of multi-dimensional thought and the promotion of all things beautiful

Alternative - Emo No samples

Picture for song 'Trippie Redd x Drake Type beat "Fell Down"' by artist 'Parrie'
Trippie Redd x Drake Type beat "Fell Down"

Parrie

Contact me on IG @Parrie2x

Contact me via email (rarr.parrie@gmail.com) or DM on IG (@parrie2x) for:
- Exclusive beats
- Mixing & Mastering requests
- Collaboration opportunities
- Weekly email list: Receive one beat weekly for a year. 
- Project stems ($20) (Included free with purchase of 'Exclusive' License.)

Alternative - Alternative General 143 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Gamblin Man' by artist 'Mr Smith UK'
Picture for song 'The West Pier' by artist 'Sonic Noir'
The West Pier

Sonic Noir

Coming with a light straight from the stars, only to kill it right before your eyes. Noise poetry. Listen to your soul. Dive deep.

Have you ever tried to catch your thoughts and feelings floating in the deep underground of your soul and describe them to a stranger in a bar during the never-ending moment between flashlights and blackouts of your mind, alternating each other like white and black keys in the hands of a mad piano player? Or briefly: have you ever tried to dream? To love? To live?...

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song '1. Money & Gold (live @ the El Mocambo)' by artist 'Flight Risk Group'
1. Money & Gold (live @ the El Mocambo)

Flight Risk Group

Flying out of Toronto, Ontario comes a new band with an unstoppable sound and energy that will leave you craving for more.

Flight Risk combines a rhythmic mix of rock, pop and alternative music with a brand new modern-day edge. Knowing sure well that time and experience is what really makes a band, Flight Risk is just that. Years of experience and an appetite for more makes a recipe to look out for. Check your local listing to see where they are landing next!

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'My Love never comes (Demo)' by artist 'The Gravemakers'
My Love never comes (Demo)

The Gravemakers

We Hate Eveyone.

Billy Napalm, (Vocals, Guitars)
NL the Nameless (Percussion, Bass)
Candlewick (Songwriter)

Alternative - Goth

Picture for song 'Soundcheck' by artist 'KIMCHI'
Picture for song 'How Love Must Be' by artist 'BAMIL'
How Love Must Be

BAMIL

BAMIL is a Puerto Rican Award winning singer-songwriter, musician, engineer and record producer. His work expand from Pop, Rock, Latin, Instrumental and Jazz.

I'm a Puerto Rican award, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, engineer and record producer. ASCAP Member since 2001. My work can be found on the award winning productions with smooth jazz 'Elements 119', hard rock 'Buildings, Roads + Minds', lots of music collaborations and in my solo works. My Genres goes from Pop, Rock, Jazz, La...

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song '12 Space cowboy' by artist 'Sepiroth'
12 Space cowboy

Sepiroth

Intergalactic Spacey Mood Goth-tastic Weirdness Rock Metal Blues.

I recorded 'the long dark tea time of the soul' around 2004.
 
I had no idea what I was doing: I didn't know how to play my instruments, I didn't know how to record music and I didn't know how to produce music (this is all still true).
Tom Robinson picked up on the track 'Silbury Hill' after I submitted it to the 6 music introducing show. He was quite encouraging and played it on BBC 6music (at 2am and edited). He also used

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Marvin-Su calor' by artist 'MarvinChiriguaya'
Marvin-Su calor

MarvinChiriguaya

#indie  #artist

Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'Sabik' by artist 'Skyletal Tryst'
Sabik

Skyletal Tryst

Grunge

Skyletal Tryst a Grunge/Rock band from Kiblawan Davao del Sur,mostly we play our original music.We are under at PISTI SIYA Records

Alternative - Grunge

Picture for song 'Free' by artist 'Lost boy slim'
Free

Lost boy slim

Off center music for off center people.

Lost Boy Slim is a U.S. based Singer songwriter mixing genres and styles to bring you his unique musical creations. Lost has released several singles and is set to release his first Full Album in February 2023. The Album My Head hits all digital stores February 25. So if your a little off center or non mainstream or a outcast Lost Boy Slim is for you. Come find your place here with Lost Boy Slim.

Alternative - Alternative General 128 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Structures' by artist 'equality'
Structures

equality

Acoustic music mainly, based on influencies from the 60's and 70's.

Play guitar and piano just for fun. Make music with the help of my computer.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'All I Want To Be (RAW Acoustic Demo)' by artist 'SAGPA NI MAMA'
All I Want To Be (RAW Acoustic Demo)

SAGPA NI MAMA

All of our Song composition is like a Nursery Rhyme...!!!

SAGPA NI MAMA are from Kiblawan,Dvo del Sur composed of 3 brothers,The band started way back 2007.We only play our original music...
SAGPA NI MAMA are:
Arwin Wendel Sancover - Guitar/Vocals
Rian Rey Sancover - Bass
Ardiane Sancover - Drums

Alternative - Grunge

Picture for song 'it's not (you/me/real/love)' by artist 'Jake Limon'
it's not (you/me/real/love)

Jake Limon

Musician. Also a lemon. A cool lemon.

I play guitar. I sing. I record my own music.

Alternative - Emo No samples

Picture for song 'Past Life Anti-Christ - This Aint America' by artist 'Past Life Anti-Christ'
Past Life Anti-Christ - This Aint America

Past Life Anti-Christ

I'm just an artist trying to make a real difference in the world, I wont just sing about it, I'll go the extra mile and do it.

I'm not like the mainstream artists who just sing about what's wrong with the world, get famous, filthy rich, and do nothing to actually better it, if I was put in the position to be financially stable I'd actually help others, but people wont band together and help heroes, they'd rather worship demons and then complain that their life sucks, hey it's on you, help me

Alternative - Nu Metal

Picture for song 'The Escapist (Pieces)' by artist 'roAE'
The Escapist (Pieces)

roAE

ro - Music for the unrestricted mind.
They play music not dressup. *** WWW.ROAE.US ***

THE REAL WEBSITE IS *** WWW.ROAE.US ***
DON'T WAISTE YOUR TIME READING THE MUSIC IS THERE! ---
THE REAL WEBSITE IS *** WWW.ROAE.US ***
2/28/7 -  Sorry I have retired from Music. 
063006 - Chumps and Chumpettes, Sorry about disabling downloads, but all of my music is now only available at www.roae.us. They are all free and 192kbps mp3s. 
062506 - New album 'Quickeries' now up at roae.us 
( http://roae...

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song '01 Dream chaser' by artist 'robguitarjarvis'
01 Dream chaser

robguitarjarvis

Musician, classical and rock guitar. Loves electronic music and sound synthesis too.

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Wannacry' by artist 'MAN IN THE MIDDLE'
Wannacry

MAN IN THE MIDDLE

Man in the middle

Alternative - Alternative General

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