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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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Since 1997, SoundClick has been a trusted home for alternative music and independent artists. Our platform offers:

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Picture for song 'Guitar' by artist 'Paz Gaia'
Guitar

Paz Gaia

Describing ourselves in 255 characters is simple...go listen to the damned music. We never feel comfortable with what genre we've labeled into...so try them all

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'I Wonder Whos Watching Me Now.mp3' by artist 'KODAGAIN'
I Wonder Whos Watching Me Now.mp3

KODAGAIN

Kodagain formed in 1985 in Knjazevac, SE Serbia, where is hard to be alternative but easy to be alone. Kodagain sings in English because it's more musical than Serbien. Along with their own songs, Kodagain sets children's poems and lyrics taken from Dean Martin, Elvis and others to original music. Lately, Kodagain has been gleaning quality poetry from the Poemhunter web site, especially those whose visual form suggests easy singing...........

Alternative - Avant Rock

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 'GEMINI' by artist 'Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan'
GEMINI

Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan

duo, country, pop, blues, rock & roll, comedy, ballads, hit tunes, #1,
Grammy Nominees, Billboard Duet of the Year, Major labels, duet, vocals, instrumentals.

'Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan are writers/musicians/singers/producers 
who have had a number of hits on Epic, Columbia, Mercury, UA, RCA, and other majors. 
Their main airplay has been in the Country area, with crossovers to Pop, 
but they are so different that nobody can figure out exactly what they are. 
They write and produce t...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'DJ Psico - With The Moon Light' by artist 'DJ Psico'
DJ Psico - With The Moon Light

DJ Psico

Iniesta (Cuenca) / Valencia - Espana
Musica ambiental para descargar / Download ambient music.
Musica para dormir, para conducir, para meditar, para estudiar,

Realmente no existe una banda musical, sino las canciones que creo con el PC.
Soy un aficionado de Iniesta (Cuenca) - EspaÃa

Alternative - Alternative General

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 'K-Dogg feat. RemoteTreeChildren - Blood Pressurize' by artist 'Fresh Crack Records'
K-Dogg feat. RemoteTreeChildren - Blood Pressurize

Fresh Crack Records

K-Dogg, known as a rapper and DJ, who grew up in London and now lives in Frankfurt, Germany, is now trying to turn his big dream into reality. A talented young

K-Dogg, known as an artist and DJ, who grew up in London (but is american) and now lives in Frankfurt, Germany, is now trying to turn his big dream into reality. A talented young guy, who has what it takes! He makes his music by himself: he co-produces, the tracks are mixed by him and of course the lyrics are written by his own hand, f...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Ukulele/Techno Cover)' by artist 'Without Chase'
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Ukulele/Techno Cover)

Without Chase


Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Day One' by artist 'The Weathermakers'
Day One

The Weathermakers

Your soundtrack for summer, spring, winter and fall!

The Weathermakers are a fourpiece boy-girl-indie-pop-rawk band influenced by climate maps, urban myths and heartaches and has been likened to sounding like a fawn driving a bulldozor! 
Formed in 2007, The Weathermakers are: 
Natasha Beaudin-bass and vocals 
Matt Deline-drums and vocals 
Nina Langfield-guitar
Chuck Saso-guitar
 
Some of the other bands members of The Weathermakers have also played in past and present include: Shotmake...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'brand new trip part 2' by artist 'fast molly and the mellow drum addicts'
Picture for song 'The Secret' by artist 'Call For A Hero'
The Secret

Call For A Hero

Hey, We are Call For A Hero based in Penzance, Cornwall. We've been together for almost 2 years now and our style of music is Pop Punk.

Hey, We are Call For A Hero based in Penzance, Cornwall. We've been together for almost 2 years now and our style of music is Pop Punk. 
Members:
Ben Lovett - Guitar/Vocals
Jon Rudd - Bass/Backing Vocals
David Pratt - Drums

Alternative - Pop Punk

Picture for song 'Secrets' by artist 'Lawrence Wise And The Cosmic Funk Orchestra OSMOS'
Secrets

Lawrence Wise And The Cosmic Funk Orchestra OSMOS

An Experimental Project (Lawrence Wise And The Cosmic Funk Orchestra), and a Loose Funky Jammer (OSMOSIS).  2 separate sides, the very same dude.

Hello.  Lawrence Wise And The Cosmic Funk Orchestra/OSMOSIS is actually a One-Man Home Recording Project that has been my 'stress relief' (ha ha!), since about MAY, 1981.   I'm from that first wave of DIY Cassette-Tapers ('analog'--and PROUD OF IT!).  Hell, the majority of my material between '81 and '99 was done on the earliest large-model Casio Sy...

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Not On My Life' by artist 'High Child'
Not On My Life

High Child

Radio-friendly, sunshine pop. Inspired by the flair of 60s pop music and the grit of 90s indie and Britpop. Well-crafted, summery songs with catchy melodies and

'High Child' is: Spud (guitars, vocals), Dave (bass, backing vocals), Alex (keyboards, backing vocals) and Chris (drums).
We grew up surrounded by the rolling hills of Derbyshire, with little else to do than climb trees and count sheep. We picked up some instruments, wrote some songs and 'High Child' was formed. Our music is inspired...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'RainForest' by artist 'The Doon'
RainForest

The Doon

'The Doon' is really a band project in work. That's why its listed as experimental. I think when your trying to create new sounds and write interesting pieces it only 'flows' when your experimenting.

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Water from the River' by artist 'Daniel Christian'
Water from the River

Daniel Christian

Daniel Christian is a contemporary power pop/rock solo artist with country roots. He weaves hooky, stick-in-your-head melodies backed by big harmonies with thou

Out of Lincoln, Nebraskathe state that shared Matthew Sweet, 311, Connor Oberst (Bright Eyes), and James Valentine (Maroon 5)comes a singer-songwriter who blends jam-band trends with Revolver-esque pop/rock sensibilities.  
Nashville recording artist Daniel Christian (BMI) has toured the nation in a number of performing groups, allow...

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Rollerball' by artist 'Asses of Evil'
Rollerball

Asses of Evil

Loud Rock-n-Roll from Arizona!

Dirka Dirka!
We are here to Rock you! Come & Join The Ass Army!
JJ Jet Jaguar- vocals/guitar
TK Karaba- lead guitar/back-up vocals
Tana Satana- bass/back-up vocals
Bam Bam- vocals/drums

Alternative - Pop Punk

Picture for song 'Survivalism remix' by artist 'jerm man'
Survivalism remix

jerm man

beck, beatles, chemical brothers, dj shadow, radiohead, james brown, pink floyd, led zeppelin, slayer

i am the jerm man.
they are the jerm men.
i am the virus.
goo goo g’joob.

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'The Conservation of Orbital Symmetry' by artist 'The Mouse and The Moose'
The Conservation of Orbital Symmetry

The Mouse and The Moose


Alternative - Experimental

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