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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.

Picture for song 'ALWAYS WANTED TO SING THIS' by artist 'I-T17'

ALWAYS WANTED TO SING THIS

Used to only make beats. Now I rap on them :/.

Alternative - Alternative General

Sinai jeep safari

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'peel back the skin' by artist 'Autoecious Instauration'

peel back the skin

Autoecious Instauration

Manipulator of infrasonic destabilization.

Alternative - Shoegaze

Picture for song 'Dismissed' by artist 'Painful Companion'

Dismissed

Painful Companion

All of this...is a gift... such a painful companion...inside of me.......

PC was and is a one man projekt.
Thats me... and you can find me also at
www.painfulcompanion.bandcamp.com
www.myspace.com/dasprinzip
https://www.facebook.com/Painfulcompanionmusic
https://www.instagram.com/painful_companion/

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Chameleon - Trap metal type beat' by artist 'ClanFromOne'

Chameleon - Trap metal type beat

Musik produser ,beatmaker ,human ,i dont no all

Alternative - Experimental 140 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Empty Pockets' by artist 'In Winter'

Empty Pockets

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'MAYBE (YOU WILL)' by artist 'David Jaye'

MAYBE (YOU WILL)

Songwriter

Writer primarily composing songs that clearly reflect a personal view of the world and relationships.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Is This the Deal' by artist 'The Smivets'

Is This the Deal

Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.

Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.

Alternative - Post Punk 127 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Alternative Hip Hop BPM100 no.028' by artist 'diablero'

Alternative Hip Hop BPM100 no.028

Be-Bop style beat maker from Japan

This is diablero on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/47PVCSCaBAeL2cRCoDkcMG?si=ttLULWnqTQ6cENMj3W3nJQ

Alternative - Other Alternative

hip hop

Picture for song 'SOCDEM RIOT ANTHEM' by artist 'Frey Byrd'

SOCDEM RIOT ANTHEM

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'October: Dancing with Onkel Hans' by artist 'Taka Aida'

October: Dancing with Onkel Hans

Taka Aida, a doctor of engineering in chemical engineering. An amateur composer. Mainly creating computer-programmed music.

Taka Aida, a doctor of engineering in chemical engineering. An amateur composer. Mainly creating computer-programmed music.

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'This Abyss In Your Arms' by artist 'Xianotic'

This Abyss In Your Arms

Alternative - Goth 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'The Rose Petals' by artist 'The Blu Band'

The Rose Petals

Heya! Welcome To My Band , A Band That Has Alot Of Music That I Created.  First Of All I'm a Musician, Artist, etc.  Hope You Like My Band ^^

:)

Alternative - Alternative General

created song bymy self

Picture for song 'Ill' by artist 'Child'

Ill

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song '"Pzando"' by artist 'Cliprecordingstudio beats'

"Pzando"

Cliprecordingstudio beats

cliprecordingstudio beats

Pop,Rock,punk,grunge custom - real instruments

Alternative - Alternative General 120 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'You're All I Need' by artist 'The Real Escape Artists'

You're All I Need

The Real Escape Artists , Musicundertaker

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Piannie' by artist 'Musicundertaker'

Piannie

Musicundertaker

Alternative - Avant Rock

guitar synth

Picture for song 'Outside of time' by artist 'Seagull (FMS)'

Outside of time

Creating music for the great joy. Sometimes alone, and with friends all over the world. ;)

You can also find me at these addresses, where more of my works and collaborations can be found ;)
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/farout-music-studio
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wcifarout

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song '2_DAMN SLOW by Sam Parker' by artist 'e. Sam Parker3'

2_DAMN SLOW by Sam Parker

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'The deserted city' by artist 'allbestok'

The deserted city

PayPal.Me/allbestokmusic

Alternative - Alternative General 120 BPM 4/4 No samples

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LIES - Lil Durk Type Beat

$12 Rap 160 BPM No samples