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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.

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

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Picture for song 'Head over Heels' by artist 'Blue Toms Projects'
Head over Heels

Blue Toms Projects

Playing blues and rock as well as we can.

Hi there. I'm playing guitar since the middle of 2002. Since the end of 2005 I'm playing with other people via  collaboration platforms like kompoz.com.
Since 2024 playing in a real rock band

Alternative - Alt Power Pop Other No samples

Picture for song 'أياد مفتوحة - Arabic Edition' by artist 'Gloria May Byron'
أياد مفتوحة - Arabic Edition

Gloria May Byron

NEW Releases!  Hearts Up! -Every I Love You - أياد مفتوحة  -Tangan Terbuka - Open Hands - Invitation -Shadows Over Eden & More!  Check out the music video link!

*Congratulations from Global Recognition Awards*
https://globalrecognitionawards.org/winners/2025/gloria-may-byron-recognized-with-a-2025-global-recognition-award/
Gloria May Byron has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for her exceptional achievements in leadership and artistic accomplishment that transcend tradit...

Alternative - Alternative General Other No samples

Picture for song 'Potato With Legs' by artist 'AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage'
Potato With Legs

AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage

Audiochosis , Steven F. Allen, and Audio Mirage are projects released on the Memory Stain Recording label. Compositions, Sound Designs, and Field Recordings.

In short, Steven F. Allen (Audiochosis) is an artist who creates evocative and sometimes unsettling soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of electronic music. 
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Artistic Style and Focus
Allen specializes in 'Electronic Audio Art' and 'Sound Poetry'. His work typically features: 
Surrealistic Sonic Landscapes: Immersive and often unset...

Alternative - Other Alternative Other

Picture for song 'Replacement, Remplacement, Ersetzt.' by artist 'Perfydious Albion'
Replacement, Remplacement, Ersetzt.

Perfydious Albion

The first step towards change is awareness. The second is acceptance.

'The rich variety of cultures & nationalities is part of the way mans existence expresses the beauty of God in whose image we are made.
Satan desires to destroy these differences reduce us to a meaningless whole in a false unity that only denies the dignity of man' - Father Spyridon Bailey

Alternative - Other Alternative Other

Picture for song 'K.U.' by artist 'Gary Skopick's Redshift'
K.U.

Gary Skopick's Redshift

Solid Rock, Metal, Progressive, Jazz, Alternative,Blues, Fusion, World, Funk, and Classical original Instrumentals Played with guitar virtuosity.

Band/artist history
Guitarist,  has remained the one constant with  over the years. Based out of the western suburbs of Chicago, the band has taken many turns in band members over the past 30 years. Drummer Dave Goode kept in touch with Gary after they met while Dave was touring as Frank Marino's drummer. This summer Dave and Gary have been collabo...

Alternative - Avant Rock Other No samples

Picture for song 'Yuma' by artist 'Michael Bennett'
Yuma

Michael Bennett

Welcome to my music pages. Look around and I hope you'll find something that you like.

Being able to play and enjoy music 
is a gift that's often taken for granted.
This music is a mixture of my own creations, 
along with some collaborations with others.

Alternative - Indie Other

Picture for song 'Neverland was a Respite for Children' by artist 'Carlton Langston'
Neverland was a Respite for Children

Carlton Langston

I'm deeply clairvoyant. Can't build the spaceship, fly it and complain about the turbulance I suppose.  https://diversityamateurs.crd.co/

In the early 90's and 2000's no one was really checking for poets. Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam was what us poets wanted to be on for our chance. With undiagnosed social anxiety at the time. The path to get there was too tricky for me. 
The music industry wasn't messing with Conscious or Political Rap either. Growing up with the influence of Public Enem...

Alternative - Experimental Other

Picture for song 'Our Planet Now' by artist 'ALEXIS PATRICK'
Our Planet Now

ALEXIS PATRICK

Composer, Singer, Songwriter, Musician. Her Guitars, Keyboard, Violin, Corona bass, and her own voice, singing natural harmony variants. Born in the U.S.A.

WELCOME TO THE SOUNDCLICK PAGE OF ALEXIS PATRICK ALSO LEXI, and LEKZEE PATRICK , FROM CORTLAND, OHIO...... THE SAME ARTIST AND PERSON. 
SHE IS A FEMALE SINGER, COMPOSER, SONGWRITER, AND MUSICIAN, BORN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO, IN MAHONING COUNTY, IN THE U.S.A.. SHE STILL REFERS TO IT AS HER TOWN .
 SHE IS  A MEMBER OF BOOT H...

Alternative - Experimental Other No samples

Picture for song 'my dream' by artist 'the kibrikos'
my dream

the kibrikos

Hello everyone, I'm JP-AK, an enthusiastic amateur musician from Germany with a wide range of musical interests. Enjoy listening to my/our music!

Hello everyone, I'm JP-AK, an enthusiastic amateur musician  (playing bass, guitars - passionate with effect pedals, synthesizer) with a home/recording studio-corner, and the frontman of a friendly young band with drummer and a female singer. I've also had the opportunity to gain experience in music projects and collaborations with other fantastic h...

Alternative - Indie Other No samples

Picture for song 'The Best Thing' by artist 'The DyallTones'
Picture for song 'Brother Can You Hear Me (Baby G)' by artist 'The Spiral Surge'
Picture for song 'Ballad in G' by artist 'Glenn Palmer Howard'
Ballad in G

Glenn Palmer Howard

Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer.I enjoy composing songs that communicate on several levels of the universal language we all speak.

Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer.
I enjoy composing songs that communicate on several levels of the universal language we all speak. My goal is to reach as many listeners as I can through the emotions of everyday life and the tireless hope that our dreams can and will come true.

Alternative - Emo Other No samples

Picture for song 'Fly Away (Prod.BoyFifty)' by artist 'XXERAPHIM'
Fly Away (Prod.BoyFifty)

XXERAPHIM

sometimes emo rap, sometimes pluggnb. Sometimes flexing, sometimes.. idrk.

sometimes emo rap, sometimes pluggnb. Sometimes flexing, sometimes.. idrk.

Alternative - Emo Other

Picture for song 'Lets make it two' by artist 'meglodave'
Lets make it two

meglodave

Bovine Audio At It's Best

I changed my stage name to dotdotdotmallory because Suno wants me to sing female and there’s too many Megalos out there now.  This is where I will keep my demos.  I’m sorry I can’t allow downloading because I’m worried someone is trying to steal my work.  A lot of times when I go to cover something with Suno it won’t let me saying it’s copyrighted.  After I deleted the Meglodave account on SoundCloud someone else registered the name.  I’m worried they might try and d...

Alternative - Indie Other 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 Other

Picture for song 'TURN IT AROUND' by artist 'Bloonoise'
Picture for song 'Lost Lithium (South Duluth)' by artist 'acomplexkid'
Lost Lithium (South Duluth)

acomplexkid

Artist History: In the past. We are A Complex Kid and Phil Lynn Da'Blank. Instruments: '00  Fender DG-10CE, '81Electra, Casio CTK-611. I'm @ Da Cadillac Ranch.

A Complex Kid and Phil Lynn Da'Blank. Instruments: '00 Fender DG-10CE, '81Electra, Casio CTK-611. I'm @ Da Cadillac Ranch hanging with Phil Lynn Da' Blank, in 2011 Vette on RT 66 on 11/11/11 at 11:11 PM a Full Moon Showing. All compositions registered with the United States Copyright Office. All compositions are for sale or lease on an...

Alternative - Grunge Other No samples

Picture for song 'Linked Out' by artist 'paul gorman and the hypnotist collectors'
Linked Out

paul gorman and the hypnotist collectors

**all songs on this site are free to download

Alternative - Avant Rock Other

Picture for song '01- Ascden In Love A. I. (Brit pop)' by artist 'Ascden'
01- Ascden In Love A. I. (Brit pop)

Ascden

Music Artist from Buenos Aires Argentina  Enjoy my songs for free-  & Follow me

Alternative - Brit Pop Other

Picture for song 'Footsetps In The Sand' by artist 'Bodetoad'
Footsetps In The Sand

Bodetoad

Acoustic based indie music

Long time guitar Player who dabbles creating music and production.

Alternative - Experimental Other No samples