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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 'in Your Arms Is Where I Belong' by artist 'meglodave'
in Your Arms Is Where I Belong

meglodave 

Bovine Audio At It's Best

My name is David Mallory. There are dozens of David Mallorys on the net so I go by the stage name Meglodave. This is a self deprecating name I gave myself over 25 years ago. I suffer from a form of erotomania. I have the mistaken belief that someone is in love with me and she gives me messages on the radio. I am aware of this but still Ive been unable to shake it. I know its faux pas, but as a method of coping, I have taken to making and listening to my own music usi...

Alternative - Indie 92 BPM 4/4 No samples

$25
Picture for song 'Get Money Ft MC SuperKenn' by artist 'ALBM Productions'
Get Money Ft MC SuperKenn

ALBM Productions 

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Your one stop for smooth chilled-out beats in all styles!
Bulk Discounts On Lease: Buy 1 Beat For $20.00! Get 2 Free!! Exclusive Lease = $300 Per Beat 
Every purchase receives an MP3 and Wav / Must select proper amount of beats to get discount
Trackouts only $40.00 per beat!! Real artist who care use trackouts!!!
If You Can't See Beat Store Please Click The 'Web Page Tab' At The Top Of The Page Under The 'ALBM P...

Alternative - Alternative General 90 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Seeds of glass' by artist 'Alejandro Paris (IT)'
Seeds of glass

Alejandro Paris (IT) 

Composer-producer based on Voghera(Italy)

HI:  here you will find  music for media content.Best regards 
https://www.instagram.com/aleparismusic/
https://www.youtube.com/@Loregoku

Alternative - Indie 90 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Horizonte' by artist 'Brezo'
Horizonte

Brezo 

Brezo - crossover acoustic guitarist and instrumental composer.

Brezo, crossover acoustic guitarist and instrumental composer with style and influences of groups and soloists such as Pentangle, Chet Atkins, Vicente Amigo and James Taylor. Instrumental music,around the acoustic guitar.

Alternative - Alternative General 85 BPM 12/8 No samples

Picture for song 'Katrina I' by artist 'DuhSjaak'
Katrina I

DuhSjaak 





Alternative - 
Shoegaze

90 BPM
4/4
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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















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Picture for song 'forMolly prod. - notice me' by artist 'forMolly'





forMolly prod. - notice me





forMolly








Alternative - 
Experimental

90 BPM







    







$25











 




Picture for song 'Fireflies' by artist 'Armadillo Red'





Fireflies





Armadillo Red





Hard contemporary folk and acoustic rock




Alternative - 
Alternative General

90 BPM
3/4
No samples















free











 




Picture for song 'Epiphany' by artist 'Simple Connexion'





Epiphany





Simple Connexion





Simple Connexion singer-songwriters creating compositions and cover derivatives using the groovy vibrations of 60's-70's pop, folk, soft-rock, and harmonies.

Claude Larivière was born and raised on Le Plateau Mont-Royal, Québec. At the age of 14, he retrieved a sleeping guitar from a shelf in his Fathers closet and then following a few turns of the needle on the White Album his musical journey began. 
Jyls musical experience began by inheriting her musician Father's love and genes for music....




Alternative - 
Other Alternative

86 BPM
4/4
No samples















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