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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

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  • 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.
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Picture for song 'Genuine Draft' by artist 'Her Crying Eyes'
Genuine Draft

Her Crying Eyes

Um, random.

This isn't really a band yet.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Earthworms' by artist 'Staffarius'
Earthworms

Staffarius

FUNK ALTERNATIVE

Kyle, drums, came from a punk band named, the Hometown Zeros, and was just jamming around after the break up. Ryan, guitar and vocals, had been in many other bands, including Yoga Factory, Soup, and Beaver Child. Lars, bass and vocals, was in a alternative band named Grandmas in the Blender, after the break up Lars called up Ryan and Kyle and set up a practice, and then the fun started.

Alternative - Grunge

Picture for song 'In Between' by artist 'The Gnads'
In Between

The Gnads

Currently a 3-piece looking for the 4th.

The Gnads (pronounced: nadz)

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'this is a memo...' by artist 'your envious demise'
this is a memo...

your envious demise

Listen to a band that doesn't suck; and infact, does the opposite:  thus, rocking! Your Envious Demise is better than... anything.. EVER!  even better than wate

This band does not suck; and infact, does the opposite of that:  thus, 'rocking!'  Listening to this band will make you healthier, smarter, more attractive.  So, help yourself out...  Listen to Your Envious Demise.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'It's Dry on Mars' by artist 'TimeSpoken'
It's Dry on Mars

TimeSpoken

Words, music, art, life. Let's change the world.

I love people and getting to know people. If you want to know me or if you want to collaborate, please feel free to contact me. I'm also open to writing lyrics for your instrumentals. I am in France so it may time to get back to you. Thanks for reading my page and listening to my music. 
Writing and music have always been my sanctuary, my healing stone and my secret garden.

Alternative - Other Alternative 123 BPM

Picture for song 'power 2025 (F.E.A.R. mix)' by artist 'Black Knight Presents'
power 2025 (F.E.A.R. mix)

Black Knight Presents

We are a collaborative production and promotions collective

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'junk yard blues' by artist 'marc fedak'
junk yard blues

marc fedak

lo fi garage rock, folk, and other

The songs on this site that I recorded last year were done on a rented Tascam 2400 digital recorder. The more recent songs from this year were recorded on a Mac using the Garageband program that usually comes with a Mac. Yes, they are lo-fi and there are sometimes synching issues (because of either my limited musicianship or because I was using the computer keyboard to play simulated drums instead of a MIDI keyboard or real drum kit), but in most cases they

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song '01- Ascden Let it go A. I. (Brit pop)' by artist 'Ascden'
01- Ascden Let it go A. I. (Brit pop)

Ascden

Music Artist from Buenos Aires Argentina  Enjoy my songs for free-  & Follow me

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'Frio - indie pop beat' by artist 'Kill3r Beats'
Frio - indie pop beat

Kill3r Beats

Productor independiente.

Alternative - Indie 115 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Kinky Afro' by artist 'KillerMiller'
Kinky Afro

KillerMiller

The Live Cover Chronicles Of The Leftovers

KillerMiller 
Vocalist / Acoustic & Electric Guitar/ Percussion / Sound Effects

Alternative - Brit Pop 118 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song '01faceursef' by artist 'cogbern'
01faceursef

cogbern

Free streaming-true stories, variety of music.

I post all original songs-no covers. Also post true stories from my past and history.  If you see 's' before a title, that means it's a story.

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song '2025-07-26_03-Please Release My Number' by artist 'HFP TNG'
2025-07-26_03-Please Release My Number

HFP TNG


Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'BLACK TO BACK' by artist 'THE POULSONS'
BLACK TO BACK

THE POULSONS

alternative hardrock postpunk diypunk grunge desertrock outlaw outsider underground  noiserock garageband  and bluespunk

THE POULSONS are an absolutly pulverising fantasticly alternative hard rock, post punk rock sound that hail out of Leeds UK. THE POULSONS have realeased 6 albums of alternative hardrock postpunk punk grunge  garageband synthpunk noiserock. desertrock stoner bluespunk grunge  outsider and outlaw punk

Alternative - Post Punk

Picture for song 'These Are The Doors' by artist 'AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage'
These Are The Doors

AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage

Audiochosis , Steven F. Allen, and Audio Mirage are projects released on the Memory Stain Recording label. Compositions, Sound Designs, and Field Recordings.

In short, Steven F. Allen (Audiochosis) is an artist who creates evocative and sometimes unsettling soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of electronic music. 
 With over 271,000 plays to date, Allen's music has been featured in Podcasts, YouTube Videos, Video Games and samples in other artists songs.
 Audiochosis - Steven F. Allen allow...

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song '2025.09.12. - aether' by artist 'VinniethePoohh'
2025.09.12. - aether

VinniethePoohh

time passes we cant stop

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song '"RADIOACTIVE" RAW PHONK X MEMPHIS TYPE BEAT' by artist 'Z3M1R11P'
"RADIOACTIVE" RAW PHONK X MEMPHIS TYPE BEAT

Z3M1R11P

Contact me to purchase beats...

-Welcome to Z3M1R11P Official Beat Store 
-High-quality Trap, Memphis & Horrorcore beats for artists who want to level up their sound.
-63+ beats available, with new uploads every week.
Why choose my beats?
 -Studio-quality WAV & MP3 files
 -Untagged versions included
 Affordable licenses (Basic, Premium, Trackout & Exclusive)
 Instant delivery via email / download link
 -100 percent industry-ready sound
 Special offers available:
-Buy 1, Get 1 FREE

Alternative - Experimental 133 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Devil on my shoulder' by artist 'M T.H. wiki loops sessions'
Picture for song 'Peace in all humanity' by artist 'Ticotouch Entertainment'
Picture for song 'the Streets of Savannah' by artist 'Numinous Owl'
the Streets of Savannah

Numinous Owl


Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Head Full of Summer' by artist 'The Peppermoths'
Head Full of Summer

The Peppermoths

A scintillating nimbus.

What is the point of 'The Peppermoths'?
Who knows? In the ravages of time probably nowt, but to it's members, an outlet, a voice in which to attempt to counteract- in some minute way- the doctrine that Socialism, as a valid political and economic theory is impotent- for starters, by educating people that Socialists do not want to prevent people from making money, but expect those who do, to contribute to the Society that helps them earn that money, or to try and ensur...

Alternative - Alternative General

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Roads /Blues x Soul x RnB/
$49 R&B 72 BPM No samples