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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
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Picture for song 'Endless (ft. Barricage)' by artist 'C.S.C (Chimerical Skin Cell)'
Endless (ft. Barricage)

C.S.C (Chimerical Skin Cell)

Alternative/Psychedelic/Post-Punk/Noise/Industrial something.  Hope you enjoy these few recorded tracks, and thank you so much for listening.

Alternative - Alt Power Pop No samples

Picture for song 'INVISABLE ENEMY' by artist 'Nick Wymer'
INVISABLE ENEMY

Nick Wymer

Rock, Blues, Soul, Funk & British R&B

Original band from Ipswich Suffolk, England , with high energy and a wonderful chemistry as a live experience. NWB played  their own brand of blues ,soul , rock & funk 
Fronted by famous singer Nik Wymer of Nix Nomads & The Fairies with his son Mark on guitar, this is home grown talent at its best.
 Nick Wymer is a  blues /rock /soul singer with charachter  amd calibr;e  ,that rare breed of raspy blues and soul that reaches parts other singers fail to d...

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

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Picture for song 'Next TimeThat I'm Dreaming full mix (6)' by artist 'john vaughan'
Next TimeThat I'm Dreaming full mix (6)

john vaughan ,   john vaughan

Writer not a performer. Main genre, folk Country easy, soft jazz  Based in Lakeland UK

Email me  at travisdavid3838@gmail.com 
Always interested in collaborations.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Conspiration' by artist 'BALDOMAR'
Conspiration

BALDOMAR

play the guitar and compose alone. My own songs

Music composer. Classical music composer. Songwriter lyrics

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'That Feeling' by artist 'Mr. Copeland Beats'
That Feeling

Mr. Copeland Beats

Disabled music lover

A little bit of everything. Just having fun. Instrumentals to full songs

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song '01 We Don't Make That Anymore - ozone' by artist 'Steven McDonald'
01 We Don't Make That Anymore - ozone

Steven McDonald


Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Sorry the Day Redux' by artist 'joe solo'
Sorry the Day Redux

joe solo

light hearted lyrical sarcasm and original music inspired by a lifetime of accompanying a boatload of excellent musicians.

With the exception of Mango Chutneyed, everything posted here results from home recording in which alll the tunes posted are original compositions of mine, with performances on the various tracks also by me.

Alternative - Indie 66 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Brad Dubsac - Uncle Charlie' by artist 'Brad Dubsac 2023'
Brad Dubsac - Uncle Charlie

Brad Dubsac 2023

Brad Dubsac is a musical artist from Lansing, Michigan. These are a handful of some of his better work.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Praise You' by artist 'Magdalene's Revival'
Praise You

Magdalene's Revival

Please take advantage of our free acoustic version download of 'Saw A Roman Man' & share with others! Blessings in Jesus' Mighty Name!

Magdalene's Revival are husband & wife, Amanda (guitar & ukulele & Vocals, & Adrian Clegg (saxophone, guitar, and keyboard / musical production)  Thanks for taking the time to read this, may the Lord Jesus richly bless you!

Alternative - Brit Pop No samples

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Picture for song 'cruel girls(lyric_space_mix)' by artist 'ranxid'
cruel girls(lyric_space_mix)

ranxid

Aural stimulation of strategic brain centers

I am the one and only ranxid .....infamous enemy of the corporate music industry.....renegade from the red tie cult......outlaw for the last three decades  and the next......bringing to your ears the enlightenment of the human condition 
Im not here to impress you. Just to perhaps show you a few things about yourself in the short time you will allow me 
Lover
Singer
Writer
Artist
Pen and ink collaborator 
Painter
keyboard novice and bass af...

Alternative - Goth 4/4

Picture for song 'Steve Gilmore and In No Sense - City Lights' by artist 'Steve Gilmore and In No Sense'
Steve Gilmore and In No Sense - City Lights

Steve Gilmore and In No Sense

Loonies on computers, music of madness

Steve Gilmore and In No Sense are part of the UK's Rebel Riffs label, genre hopping a specialty!!

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Long Night' by artist 'Soos Chantos'
Picture for song 'Done? (DEMO)' by artist 'John Mart1n'
Done? (DEMO)

John Mart1n

I will release music to randomly for right now. I am collecting songs for an ep right now.

I’m experimenting with a bunch of different sounds and ideas to find what sound I want to go for. I might have some songs that have a similar vibe and sound but I can’t promise every song to be consistently one thing right now cause I’m experimenting with a bunch of sounds. I’m also in a band with my friend Jimmy Cawood called Seven Daez: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=1493204.

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'I Write Songs' by artist 'Michael Hudon'
Picture for song 'Son of the Sunset' by artist 'Dead Desert'
Son of the Sunset

Dead Desert

Alternative/Desert Rock band from Kharkiv, Ukraine

Alternative - Nu Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'High Up Deh-Anybody' by artist 'UpDeh'
High Up Deh-Anybody

UpDeh

High UpDeh

I am all around genre type of musician,

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'The Mad Recruit (Holloween Series) orch/effects' by artist 'Numi Who'
The Mad Recruit (Holloween Series) orch/effects

Numi Who

I now create music so people can spend time with better company.

Cover Songs on Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/numiwhocreativecovers
Writing: https://allpoetry.com/Mr._Numi_Who-
Books: Numi Who? on Amazon (books)
Art: http://wbiro.deviantart.com
Early Art: http://www.flickr.com/photos/38154648@N00
Music Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/wbiro
Self-made Music Catalog (to 2016): http://numi-imagination-creations.me/01-art-catalog/wbiro_artistic_catalog_1967-2016_update_34.html

Alternative - Other Alternative

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