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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

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.

Picture for song 'Where We Go' by artist 'Blue Sea Turtles'

Where We Go

Blue Sea Turtles

Original alternative/indie Folk, Rock, Reggae

The Blue Sea Turtles is Alternative Indie Rock Band from the Unadilla area with a unique mixture of Folk, Rock, and Reggae sounds.  Blue Sea Turtles like to think of themselves as a surfer band. To the Blue Sea Turtles, jamming a cool groove is akin to riding a wave. “Catchin A Wave” is one of their latest tunes and it says it all....

Alternative - Alternative General

blue sea turtles blue tur

Picture for song 'MOMENT M' by artist 'Jacqueline Amidy PhD-Artifact'

MOMENT M

Jacqueline Amidy PhD-Artifact

I Put This Moment Here - 16 songs of concept

Alternative - Alternative General

phd

Picture for song '2023.05.10 Growing Up Is Optional 163 BPM (1)' by artist 'Boiler Beach'

2023.05.10 Growing Up Is Optional 163 BPM (1)

WE BRING THE FUN!

Alternative - Pop Punk

Picture for song 'f3f3f3f' by artist 'yisus'

f3f3f3f

klk

Alternative - Alternative General

klk

Picture for song 'Where I Stood' by artist 'musicbyLOWE'

Where I Stood

LOWE is a solo music project by Arne Lowie. He's the heart of this project playing, writing and producing everything himself.

Alternative - Indie 143 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'SVDXST - B v r n_T h x_S v n [Prod. Eggacion]' by artist 'SVDXST'

SVDXST - B v r n_T h x_S v n [Prod. Eggacion]

the gutter

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'SAAKRHAR - HotelTerror 96' by artist 'SAAKRHAR'

SAAKRHAR - HotelTerror 96

Alternative - Other Alternative 4/4

phonk

Picture for song 'Trust (Instrumental)' by artist 'Prod.RandyKaey'

Trust (Instrumental)

'SpeakingToTheWorldThroughSound'

IMakeBeats :)

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Sweet Guardian Angel' by artist 'Road Apples'

Sweet Guardian Angel

Original tunes by a songwriter in Canada - Guitar -based alt/indie rock - I hope you like it!

Original tunes by a songwriter in Canada - guitar-driven rock music with an 'alternative' edge - whatever that means these days! 
Hopefully you'll find a few worthwhile tunes here.
For my more acoustic/country music, please check out:
 
for my garage band project, please click on:

Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'Sunset in Our Park' by artist 'Clubsville'

Sunset in Our Park

Clubsville(TM) Music Productions Presents...

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Welcome to Clubsville! The music on this page is a selection of mostly instrumental original studio works. Right now you can listen to more than a hundred of the latest tracks by Clubsville in genres like Pop, Rock and more. Hope you find some favorites. For more music facts, see Full Song Info. Clubsville is an international music project, artist name and a trademark, developed in Sweden. Thank you for listening!

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'The Other Side' by artist 'Angela Elwell'

The Other Side

Spooky Pop

Alternative - Goth No samples

Project_5

Alternative - Alternative General

shortmisic rock piano

Picture for song '8 Good Dancer' by artist 'Coconut Milk'

8 Good Dancer

Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'Radical' by artist 'Gabriel Groom'

Radical

gerber:  Humboldt County's own DJ / Producer, and music lover!

Welcome to music page for gerber.

Alternative - Alternative General

Changing

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

alternative

Picture for song 'GoodVibez Cloud 9' by artist 'GoodVibez SA'

GoodVibez Cloud 9

Alternative - Indie No samples

good vibez

Picture for song 'City on the Moon' by artist 'Stuart Munro'

City on the Moon

Alternative - Experimental

soundcloud

Picture for song 'It Ain't Safe' by artist 'dempsey'

It Ain't Safe

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

Picture for song 'Slayzboi - LOKE - Mixed - by- CCUBE' by artist 'Slayzboi1'

Slayzboi - LOKE - Mixed - by- CCUBE

Slayzboi is a Nigerian Music god & songwriter known for his Afrobeats style. His real name is Ismail Olamilekan Oyeniyi, and he was born on August 8th 1992

Slayzboi is a Nigerian Music god and songwriter known for his Afrobeats music style. Slayzboi real name is Ismail Olamilekan Oyeniyi, and he was born on August 8th 1992, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He attended Allahu li Ayu Nursery School, and Anwar ul Islam Grammer School and later studied Co-operative Economics & Management at the Fed...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'All For Love (live)' by artist 'Melting Alpha Coat'

All For Love (live)

Melting Alpha Coat

Alternative - Other Alternative

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