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Rock Music Charts

Discover the Best Rock Music from Indie and Emerging Artists

Welcome to SoundClick's Rock Music Charts - your destination for authentic, independent rock music updated daily. Here you can stream fresh tracks and support emerging artists across every corner of the rock spectrum. Whether you're craving thunderous hard rock riffs, the timeless energy of classic rock, or the intricate arrangements of progressive rock, you'll find it all right here.

Our charts spotlight diverse rock music styles - from the DIY grit of garage rock and rebellious punk to the atmospheric moods of goth rock and psychedelic rock. Fans can also explore folk rock storytelling, southern rock soul, and surf rock sunshine vibes. With unplugged rock, instrumental showcases, and even bold cover songs, the SoundClick rock community celebrates the full spectrum of guitar-driven sound.

At SoundClick, rock music is more than a genre - it's a living, global movement. Our daily charts help listeners discover new voices, support independent talent, and enjoy free streaming with select downloads available. Start exploring today and connect with the next wave of powerful rock music.

Explore Rock Music Sub-genres

  • Christian Rock - Faith-based rock music with inspirational lyrics and powerful guitar-driven worship
  • Classic Rock - Timeless rock music with legendary guitar solos and iconic songwriting traditions
  • Cover Songs - Rock renditions of classic hits with fresh interpretations and creative arrangements
  • Folk Rock - Acoustic-influenced rock music blending storytelling with electric guitar power
  • Garage Rock - Raw, unpolished rock music with DIY spirit and gritty guitar tones
  • Goth Rock - Dark atmospheric rock music with haunting melodies and moody guitar textures
  • Hard Rock - Heavy guitar-driven rock music with powerful vocals and thunderous rhythm sections
  • Instrumental Rock - Guitar-focused rock music showcasing technical prowess and melodic compositions
  • Progressive Rock - Complex rock music with intricate arrangements and experimental song structures
  • Psychedelic Rock - Mind-bending rock music with trippy effects and consciousness-expanding soundscapes
  • Punk - Fast, aggressive rock music with rebellious attitude and stripped-down energy
  • Riffs and Licks - Guitar-centric rock music featuring killer riffs and memorable melodic phrases
  • Rock En Español - Spanish-language rock music with Latin influences and passionate performances
  • Rock General - Essential rock music spanning all styles and eras of rock history
  • Rock n Roll - Vintage rock and roll with timeless spirit and guitar-driven energy
  • Rock Unplugged - Acoustic rock music with intimate performances and stripped-down arrangements
  • Southern Rock - American rock music with country influences and soulful guitar-driven storytelling
  • Surf Rock - Beach-inspired rock music with reverb-drenched guitars and sunny California vibes

Rock Music FAQ

What are the most popular rock music sub-genres?

Rock music spans a wide variety of styles. Some of the most popular sub-genres include Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Rock, Hard Rock, and Metal. Each brings its own energy, from timeless guitar riffs to experimental sounds that push the boundaries of music.

Where can I listen to free rock music online?

You can stream free rock music directly on SoundClick. Our charts are updated daily, featuring both new releases from independent artists and classic rock-inspired tracks. Many artists also allow free downloads so you can build your own rock collection.

How do independent rock artists promote their music?

Independent rock artists promote their songs by sharing them on streaming platforms like SoundClick, engaging fans on social media, touring, and building a loyal audience through direct fan support. Many artists also release exclusive content and merchandise to connect with listeners.

Why is rock music still so influential?

Rock music has shaped modern culture for decades, influencing fashion, social movements, and even technology. Its raw energy, storytelling, and iconic live performances continue to inspire new generations of musicians and fans worldwide.

Picture for song 'Rouge-Reloaded-12-2020' by artist 'Oberhofer'
Rouge-Reloaded-12-2020

Oberhofer

I'm just a guitarplayer - the tracks I have at Soundcklick are all based on jam tracks from the LPF (www.lespaulforum.com) or from the Aussensaiter (www.aussensaiter.de) guitar forums.

Rock - Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'IT'S FOR MONEY(Live) 1970' by artist 'Skyband'
IT'S FOR MONEY(Live) 1970

Skyband

Psychedelic rock from 1970, Light Rock 1986.

Skyband was a signed USA east coast psychedelic rock group from 1969-1972.  As the blacklight era began to fade into different music styles, the group disbanded.  The psychedelic rock group consisted of (Al Fridkis: keyboards and lead vocals,) (Cecil Lyons: Bass guitar, saxophone, and background vocals), and Lenny Rocket: Drums and lead vocals).  In the 1980s, Skyband reformed, changed the music style to soft rock, and shortened their name to Sky70...

Rock - Psychedelic Rock

Picture for song 'Prelude/Guitar Symphony #2' by artist 'The Man With The Multitrack Mind'
Prelude/Guitar Symphony #2

The Man With The Multitrack Mind

Instrumental Guitar Rock/Pop with a TWIST!! Plus some warped experimental Avant Garde side excursions for the musically adventurous!

Instrumental Guitar Rock/Pop with a 'Twist'!

Rock - Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'Hypnotic Dive' by artist 'Art Bits'
Hypnotic Dive

Art Bits

Bass player

Rock - Psychedelic Rock

Picture for song 'LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPC * COME AS YOU ARE' by artist 'LIEM TRAN SPT MS CSCS EPC'
LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPCCOME AS YOU ARE LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPC * COME AS YOU ARE

LIEM TRAN SPT MS CSCS EPC

LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPC

LIEM TRAN, SPT, MS, CSCS, EPC
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiemDinhTran7
MySpace: https://www.MySpace.com/liemdinhtran
DailyMotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/liemdinhtran
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/liemtransptmsmusic2024
SoundCloud (2025): https://soundcloud.com/liemdinhtran2025
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Doctoral University Music Achievements
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Produced and Edited Videos for Class Projects
Performed Lyrics and Poet...

Rock - Rock General

Picture for song '05 When there wasn't one there' by artist 'Fdmuzik'
05 When there wasn't one there

Fdmuzik


Rock - Rock General

Picture for song 'Sultans Of Swing 2025' by artist 'Dave Dunklee'
Sultans Of Swing 2025

Dave Dunklee

Expect classic rock, acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, bass, percussion and keyboard. Some tunes have a blues influence, but I've ripped the strings off

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http://www.thehealingboxproject.org/
The above address has my bio, some pictures, and a few original tunes, too. Please visit !
I am available for live performance and will answer all e-mails.
 
All instrumen...

Rock - Classic Rock

Picture for song 'Don't Save Me' by artist 'Bob Forbes'
Don't Save Me

Bob Forbes

Enjoy the music :^))

Rock - Rock General

Picture for song 'Run Like Wolves (Feat. Fernando Damas)' by artist 'The Spiral Surge'
Run Like Wolves (Feat. Fernando Damas)

The Spiral Surge

The Spiral Surge

Rock - Goth Rock

Picture for song 'Pull Back the Stars' by artist 'Jeff Kratzman - Christian Music'
Pull Back the Stars

Jeff Kratzman - Christian Music ,   Dave Rosky

This is Jeff Kratzman's Christian Page.   I have two categories one for Secular and one for Christian songs.  I've had a lifelong relationship with Christ and not to explore the spiritual side in music, would be foolish.  I hope you enjoy the songs and take the time to follow-up on some of the Bible verses that inspired the songs.   I welcome all feedback, but unpleasantness will just be deleted.  This isn't a forum for theological debate.  If you don't want to listen to Christian Music, try the...

Rock - Christian Rock

Picture for song 'Jealous Guy (John Lennon Cover Song)' by artist 'Jay Dyall and Friends Covers'
Jealous Guy (John Lennon Cover Song)

Jay Dyall and Friends Covers

Members of The Jay Dyall Project and The DyallTones, and friends,  recording Cover Songs Our way!

Rock - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'You Were My Religion Too 2024 Remix' by artist 'Jeff Kratzman - Songs'
You Were My Religion Too 2024 Remix

Jeff Kratzman - Songs ,   Dave Rosky


Rock - Folk Rock

Picture for song 'Primitive Sway' by artist 'Dave Rosky'
Picture for song 'I GET HIGHER' by artist 'Scars and Shadows'
I GET HIGHER

Scars and Shadows

#Haunting, #Mysterious, #Unique and #Unusual, #2023NEW MUSIC

Draped under a cloudy mist 
Scraping the sky
That is where you will find me
In the silence singing under the moon

Rock - Goth Rock

Picture for song 'Tear It Down' by artist 'Currier Square'
Tear It Down

Currier Square

Acoustic folk/folk-rock original singer-songwriters.

We are the remnants of a rock, turned folk turned folk-rock band (named 'Open Road') that played together in the 70's and 80's.  Today, Mark Porro and Vance Grazio  continue writing and performing songs in the genre of those singer-songwriters who influenced us. 
 We, along with recently added bassist Mike LaPierre, have formed this performing and recording trio known as  'Currier Square' (named after the childhood neighborhood of Mark and...

Rock - Folk Rock

Picture for song 'mirage #19' by artist 'missing furniture'
mirage #19

missing furniture

pop rock

Rock - Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'Long Gone' by artist 'QOQUAQ'
Long Gone

QOQUAQ

THE RICHMAN CURSE

Twenty-three tracks by The Richman Curse : 
1. 'LONG GONE' - This work spawned a sequel, 'LONG GONE 2', and a prequel, 'SOLO SONATAS'.
2. 'HAPPY SAD' - Click the three dots on the right, a song page can be seen. 
                             Scroll down for the lyrics, though who knows what they mean? 
3. 'QUIET ONE' - The musical interlude in the middle was influenced by an 
                               episode of 'The Twilight Zone' called 'Come Wander With Me'.
4....

Rock - Progressive Rock

Picture for song 'Time Has Come (Rock Version)' by artist 'David James'
Time Has Come (Rock Version)

David James

Songwriter.

David James is a songwriter who has unpublished, copyrighted songs that he is actively 'pitching' to music publishers and established singers. 
David is a retired Navy Veteran, and resides in Chesapeake, Virginia.
David's song Heaven Help Both of Us is a duet, and a collaboration between David and SoundClick's own Ronald Silverlight. 
David's song, It's My Life, is a collaboration between David and SoundClick's own DeAnn Sanders from Hammond, Indiana.
In May, 2005 David's song...

Rock - Rock General

Picture for song 'Disruptive Behavior' by artist 'Guitarboy'
Disruptive Behavior

Guitarboy

A solo worth a thousand words
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans a

'A solo worth a thousand words'
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans around the globe to the power of the inspired, creative guitar solo via the internet and live performances in and around his home base of Huntington Beach, CA and  nationally,...

Rock - Hard Rock

Picture for song 'Peter Gunn' by artist 'Glenn Palmer Howard'
Peter Gunn

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.

Rock - Instrumental Rock

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