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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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  • 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
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Picture for song 'Talk With Machines' by artist 'Marc Grandmaison'
Talk With Machines

Marc Grandmaison

Vocalist/Lyricist/Blues Harp Player/Composer looking to expand my music's reach through collaboration and continual learning. Wide range of influences, includin

We'll let the music speak for now...

Alternative - Experimental

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Picture for song 'corkscrew shaker' by artist 'youse music'
Picture for song 'Unresolved Articulation' by artist 'Wrestle with God'
Unresolved Articulation

Wrestle with God

| Albeit my cynicism has kept me alive. I long for the innocence I surrendered at birth.

Rough recordings for now.
Be patient.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Sleeping 'Neath The Snake' by artist 'The Great White Mexican'
Sleeping 'Neath The Snake

The Great White Mexican

The greatest whitest mexicanest guy you'll ever want to have lunch with!!

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Banana Swirls' by artist 'Waverings'
Banana Swirls

Waverings

original music

Good job done with Ted formerly of the Meat Puppets and Todd formerly with Scotty Bros at one point. Banana was a Nirvana-rap type thing. Depeche Mode was so crucial along the late 80s span. Special thanks to both for the opportunity on these garage band sounding tracks.
New 2025 release soon: 'These Fallen Days'

Alternative - Post Punk

Picture for song 'Tomorrow' by artist 'Bellegante'
Tomorrow

Bellegante

Bellegante - Me, Myself & I ----- Enjoy

You are hearing Bellegante - Me, Myself & I - Just enjoying Life and putting Words & Music together.  I have things to say and Music helps it all come out - Enjoy.

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Archie And The Gang' by artist 'We Are The Om'
Archie And The Gang

We Are The Om


Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Way Too Fast' by artist 'Kika'
Way Too Fast

Kika

A beautiful mix of all that she has known.

Having written in many different genres... you'll find the beauty of Kika's music lies in the ability to hear that she has found her way home to her own sound, being a smooth combination of all her past musical experiences.

Alternative - Pop Punk

Picture for song 'Left 4 Dead' by artist 'demon 619'
Left 4 Dead

demon 619

Horrorcore /Hip hop /Metal
Insane juggalo singing random shit.

Underground

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Escaping Thought' by artist 'Mr FieldTrip'
Escaping Thought

Mr FieldTrip

original music for original people.

Mr. Fieldtrip is Shannon Mahaney and Jay Carpenter

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'In Your Heart's City' by artist 'Ryan Paint'
In Your Heart's City

Ryan Paint


Alternative - Indie

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Picture for song 'Sexy Back-Rod Danz' by artist 'Rod Danz'
Sexy Back-Rod Danz

Rod Danz

Euro-Trash Lounge Punk!  Punk-Rock and Rap Style  Fun uplifting music.  Try my music on your pet,  see what happens!!

My name is Rod Danz and I am a solo artist. A few years ago, Pat Cashman, a Seattle, Wa DJ was given one of my CD's as a gift. Pat fell in love with my unusual interpretation of rock classics that we all know and love. He was soon playing and promoting my music on his talk radio show. My style created quite a controversy and I developed a following which led to successful sale...

Alternative - Pop Punk

Picture for song 'BACK ON MY B.S' by artist 'JC DOLLA'
BACK ON MY B.S

JC DOLLA


Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'stringfinger it everybean' by artist 'Andrew Heathwaite'
stringfinger it everybean

Andrew Heathwaite

Experimental pop, xenharmonic tunings, dreamy wonders.

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Daddy's Millimeter Nine' by artist 'JC Spiva'
Daddy's Millimeter Nine

JC Spiva

A selection of original recordings with drummer/multi-instrumentalist Jc Spiva, and Friends.

Featuring: Tim Taylor, Walter Harvey, Ignacio Rubio, Michael Smith, Judd Baker, Jim Yeager, Michael Lassen, Steve Lassen, Michael Stadfeld, Jason Whipple, and Jc Spiva. 
Recorded in Washington, Oregon, California, Texas, Italy, Germany, Holland, Luxembourg and Norway.
(c) All solo compositions written, performed & recorded by Jc Spiva. 
(c) M3WA Records - Produced by Mourninwood. Lichtenborn, Germa...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'IGNEA - Arbol de Ruido - 09 - La Sonaja' by artist 'Ignea'
IGNEA - Arbol de Ruido - 09 - La Sonaja

Ignea

It was 1996-98, in university the band was starting and playing with single guitars, then cainKuri use to have a cover band called la luciernaga grifa. The guit

Ignea que ardiendo subio al firmamento desde el centro de la tierra.
From the center of the earth the burning stones fly over the sky.

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Like Thize' by artist 'Living Proof (LP)'
Like Thize

Living Proof (LP)

Ive been writing since I was about 6 years old thats 14 years so Im not liying when I call myself an amazing lyricist, i try 2 be real in every song and express

I dont know what to put here ha...

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'On My Way (Brother Bear)' by artist 'Ross Priluker'
On My Way (Brother Bear)

Ross Priluker

My name is Ross Priluker, I am a singer, been singing since I was 2 years old. I love musicals, pop, rock, country, basically anything and everything. If I hear it, I can play it. I also enjoy composing music for film. I want to learn to compose music with real instruments, not there yet, but I have a good ear for music and it has always been my dream to compose something for film and conduct my works in front of a live audience, with a real live orchestra.

Alternative - Cover Songs

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