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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
Picture for song 'LETSPLAYHDMASTER48k24bit w ISRC' by artist 'nonbinarycode'
LETSPLAYHDMASTER48k24bit w ISRC

nonbinarycode

nonbinarycode are as difficult to define as they are brilliant!

n the vibrant intersection of music and identity, nonbinarycode emerges as a trailblazing force, breaking down barriers and shaping a new queer sonic landscape. nonbinarycode isn’t just about the music; they are a movement, a celebration of diversity, and a testament to the power of self-expression.
Formed in 2019, nonbinarycode is the brainchild of InkBits (they/them) and The Hardman (he/him), visionary artists who share a comm...

Alternative - Pop Punk No samples

Picture for song 'Get Ya Hands Out MY Pockets' by artist 'SMACKFIRE 734'
Get Ya Hands Out MY Pockets

SMACKFIRE 734

Let's get to it. Michigan, murder mitten. Stand up!

loud, Facebook, GANG, spaz, gta, ops, IG, rumble, Instagram, pack, LilBaby, rundown, spazOut.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Raining' by artist 'AMY HUGHES'
Picture for song 'Melissa's Garden (guitar track)' by artist 'Trev Teasdel'
Melissa's Garden (guitar track)

Trev Teasdel


Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'The great escape' by artist 'No'am Newman'
The great escape

No'am Newman

Folktronix

Long time acoustic guitar strummer went electronic several years ago: these are some of my latest creations. I would like to call these songs 'singer songwriter material with fully fleshed electronic arrangements', but that's quite a mouthful so I call them simply 'alternative'.
The 'folktronic' material (traditional songs with electronic arrangements) have been moved to
a page here on SoundClick called 'YMMV'.
 If there's anything that catches your ear, drop me a line.

Alternative - Alternative General 84 BPM 7/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Care (A song for Gaza)' by artist 'Paolo Margari'
Care (A song for Gaza)

Paolo Margari

Electronic, synthpop, indie, alternative & experimental sounds, produced by oltre.digital

Find out more on paolomargari.it and discover other content on Flickr, Linkedin, X, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube and Blogger (postplex is a parallel writing project linked to sounds & visuals).
New project: Style Disorder - https://styledisorder.oltre.digital 
Independent label: Oltre.Digital Media - https://oltredigital.com

Alternative - Alternative General 103 BPM 4/4 No samples

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

I-T17

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

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Sinai jeep safari' by artist 'DJ Easy'
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 'Empty Pockets' by artist 'In Winter'
Picture for song 'MAYBE (YOU WILL)' by artist 'David Jaye'
MAYBE (YOU WILL)

David Jaye

Songwriter

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

Alternative - Alternative General

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

diablero

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

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

Frey Byrd


Alternative - Indie

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

Taka Aida

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 'The Rose Petals' by artist 'The Blu Band'
The Rose Petals

The Blu Band

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

Picture for song 'Ill' by artist 'Child'
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'
Picture for song 'Piannie' by artist 'Musicundertaker'
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NEVERMIND Soulful Modern Sample Type Beat
$10 Rap 124 BPM