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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
  • 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 'Bite - dark rock shoegaze alternative beat' by artist 'VXAQ'
Bite - dark rock shoegaze alternative beat

VXAQ

Prod By VXAQ

Alternative - Alternative General 125 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Cherub Rock (2024-01-22)' by artist 'Sonic Nation'
Cherub Rock (2024-01-22)

Sonic Nation


Alternative - Grunge

Picture for song 'LANDR-Other Guy 100319-Open-Medium-REV_V1' by artist 'Dan Clark'
LANDR-Other Guy 100319-Open-Medium-REV_V1

Dan Clark

Playing music has always been around in my life.
Sundays after family dinners, on special occasions My
Grandfather, my uncles and my dad all played.
So natur

Alternative - Alternative General 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Mean (Cover)' by artist 'Jerry Davis'
Mean (Cover)

Jerry Davis

Proud Sponsor of Slugs Diner

Hats off to Studio One recording software, Music Man guitar and bass, IK Multimedia and Neural DSP amps, EZ Drummer and the midi drum files from Toontrack. Thanks for the listen.
There's a few Backing Tracks at the bottom of the page for download.

Alternative - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Simply' by artist 'Brakito'
Simply

Brakito

Passionate artist

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'What Have They Done To Us?' by artist 'Jerry Riot'
What Have They Done To Us?

Jerry Riot


Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'You've Found Her (Now What...)' by artist 'Scott Peoples'
You've Found Her (Now What...)

Scott Peoples

Drummer. Educator. Curator of Hits and Classics.

Scott 'Maestro' Peoples (http://www.facebook.com/maestrodrummer) has earned his reputation as a world class drummer the hard way. Starting the profession while just a teenager, Scott has spent over 20 years gigging, touring, recording with the likes of Roy Ayers, Stanley Turrentine, The Isley Brothers as well as countless solo and ensemble acts all over the world. Currently, Scott has a full length (Happy As Hopeless Can Be), an EP (Rise of the...

Alternative - Indie

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is anne murray a lesbian?

who 8 David?

Who Ate David? was a experimental, avant-garde, noise band from Oklahoma, United States. The project lasted from 2008 to 2011.

Who Ate David? was a experimental, avant-garde, noise band from Oklahoma, United States. The project lasted from 2008 to 2011.
The project was made by David Heath and has since gone on to form other projects such as 5 Animals At The Zoo Eating Grass, Del Boca Vista, Spotted Pinto Bean and Happy Hour Ninja Freak Show.

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'table nut and chocolate sub' by artist 'Happy Hour Ninja Freak Show'
table nut and chocolate sub

Happy Hour Ninja Freak Show

Happy Hour Ninja Freak Show is a project from Oklahoma.

Happy Hour Ninja Freak Show is a project from Oklahoma. The project was made by David Heath and has since gone on to form other projects such as Spotted Pinto Bean, Del Boca Vista, Who Ate David? and 5 Animals At The Zoo Eating Grass.

Alternative - Experimental

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Rings of Sauterne

John Braner

I have physical CDs available - contact me (see link) for details.    John Braner. Kind of jazz and/or rock fusion with breakbeats and various other noise.

The band is just me in my room, with my guitar and my computer and some synths.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'without it' by artist '5 Animals At The Zoo Eating Grass'
without it

5 Animals At The Zoo Eating Grass

5 Animals At The Zoo Eating Grass is a project from Oklahoma.

5 Animals At The Zoo Eating Grass is a project from Oklahoma. The project was made by David Heath and has since gone on to form other projects such as Spotted Pinto Bean, Del Boca Vista, Who Ate David? and Happy Hour Ninja Freak Show.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Apple Incident' by artist 'Laslen'
Apple Incident

Laslen


Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song '[Pluggnb]Summrs x Autumn type beat' by artist 'Jahski.prod'
[Pluggnb]Summrs x Autumn type beat

Jahski.prod

Just a producer

Alternative - Alternative General 140 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'One Eye Open' by artist 'Drawing Drew'
One Eye Open

Drawing Drew

We are all bound by a common thread, that thread is music

Based in Houston with a knack for creating vocal melodies, Drew Dawson began writing songs and recording in 2002 through experimentation of various genres. He continues writing and participating in various projects.
Drawing Drew can be streamed through popular streaming music sites such as Spotify, I-Tunes, Amazon Music, and the like.

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

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COMPLETE RESTORATION_JESUBIYI MIGHTY

Jesubiyi Mighty

Gospel music and word minister, spirit soaking worshipper

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'THELIFE 3' by artist 'JimRoss'
THELIFE 3

JimRoss

Experimental, Odd, Death/black metal, Jazz, Classical, modern rock, country, instrumental, guitar hero stuff, its basically my musical diary, jimross/bandwhore

All sorts of madness here-  This is basically my musically diary consisting of throw away stuff, and random ideas.   But it serves as a reminder of different times and places I've been in my life and mind,,,

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Sho! [Dirty] - Hipizen Lehipi x Starvin TY' by artist 'Flashius Beats'
Sho! [Dirty] - Hipizen Lehipi x Starvin TY

Flashius Beats

Beatmaker/Record Producer  #flashiusbeatslife

Beatmaker/Record Producer

Alternative - Dance-Punk No samples

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