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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.
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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 'Get Loud For Christmas (loud and heavy) (Mastered' by artist 'meglodave'
Get Loud For Christmas (loud and heavy) (Mastered

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 100 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Your Uniparty Manifesto.' by artist 'Perfidious Albion'
Your Uniparty Manifesto.

Perfidious Albion


Alternative - Goth

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  and  and also collaborate at the .
But also doing my own tunes

Alternative - Alt Power Pop No samples

Picture for song 'Gottcha' by artist 'MyndsEye'
Gottcha

MyndsEye

MyndsEye....original...high energy...multi genre sound...which includes  instrumentals as well as vocal songs.

Welcome to my Soundclick page. All material is original, multi-genre and composed, arranged, performed, recorded and produced by MyndsEye (Ron Silverlight). Amazing guitar work by John Fiore on selected songs. Collabs. with David James, Superfoam and Marilyn Hollis on selected songs. Original hand drawn art work (the 'red' MyndsEye cd cover) by Adam Morrow.
Some influences for me ha...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'GTO - Class Of '25 Subhumanoid Meltdown' by artist 'Taylor of GTO'
GTO - Class Of '25 Subhumanoid Meltdown

Taylor of GTO

In Feel Around

GTO is currently in studio recording tracks for their upcoming album.  Stay tuned!

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Molly Come With Me (Demo)' by artist 'Belly Button'
Molly Come With Me (Demo)

Belly Button

Belly Button is the lead singer and writer. Some topics might be uncomfortable.

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'Ride in the Country (89 recording, remastered 2022' by artist 'The Editors of Life'
Ride in the Country (89 recording, remastered 2022

The Editors of Life

An amalgam of anything that passes thru one ear and out the other -- see our Interview page for details.

In our music, you'll hopefully find everything -- rock, orchestral, trip-hop, spacey/ambient, whatever -- most times all in one tune!! Mwah-ha-ha....  We follow no labels, guidelines, trends -- we write what we feel at any given moment; industrial one moment, folk the next.  You might hear smatterings of Floyd/Waters/Gilmour, a touch of Mike Nesmith, some Metheny, maybe even some Vangelis

Alternative - Alternative General 100 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'In Delirium' by artist 'Julee Mullins'
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 No samples

Picture for song 'Eklektika' by artist 'Evan Paul'
Eklektika

Evan Paul

Evan Paul is a very unique artist. His music is totally original, multi-genre, mostly acoustic,  new age, easy listening, uplifting and spiritual.

I'm a Canadian songwriter musician and have  recently released my first CD, 'Spirits in the Sky'. It's an instrumental, classical guitar album with sweeteners such as flute and strings. After decades of performing in various bands and as solo, I have finally settled on recording and writing, and only playing live ocasionally. Result, is a sweet, ea...

Alternative - Alternative General 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Sunny DayZ' by artist 'By Polar Bare'
Sunny DayZ

By Polar Bare

Freestyle as Life Is!

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'THE WIRE' by artist 'FREEMAKER'
Picture for song 'Time for Change' by artist 'Frederick Serafim'
Time for Change

Frederick Serafim

Primary Site for Frederick's Rock Fusion Music & Philosophy

Primary site for Frederick's rock fusion incorporating elements of rock, electronic, folk, symphonic, world, blues, jazz, latin, and country influences, with lyrics based upon personal experience, informed spiritual humanitarianism, and political/religious independence. 
F. J. Serafim - Vocals, Electric/Acoustic/Synth Guitars, Synthesizers, Pianos, Bass & Production
Hi Frederick, I liked the lyrical concept, the musical arrangement...

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'SunnyD (furfun)' by artist 'By Polar Bare TM'
SunnyD (furfun)

By Polar Bare TM

Let's Play!

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Maybe You're Right ...Maybe I Am Wrong' by artist 'Out Of My Head'
Maybe You're Right ...Maybe I Am Wrong

Out Of My Head

Fun improv jam recorded live. Mistakes included ;-D . . .   Checkout my other SC page. Belly Button ..  https://soundclick.com/bellybutton

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Insane People' by artist 'Electric Shadow'
Insane People

Electric Shadow

A duo promoting peace through their music. We have hard rock with whaling lead guitar to acoustic love songs..something for everyone.....formerly known as JERRY

Welcome take your shoes off and stay a while. J&C :) ;)
 
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Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Inconsequential' by artist 'Wade Farlowe'
Inconsequential

Wade Farlowe

No claims of being a performer. I just give it what little I've taught myself musically by songwriting. Recorded by mic, straight to computer as sound on sound.

Born at an early age, I was just a kid at the time....from there memory escapes me, until 2000 or 2001 when I decided to teach myself guitar. In order to teach myself guitar, I took to writing songs. From there, I added bass and occasionally, harmonica and a small touch of electric guitar. Not much of a performer, but I love to experi...

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Sunny Day' by artist 'Bi Polar Bare'
Sunny Day

Bi Polar Bare

Time to make some noise with all my acquired toys!

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Can You Hear My Song' by artist 'Cosmos II'
Can You Hear My Song

Cosmos II

A mainly one-person band featuring strong vocals and guitar back-up, playing a variety of songs in a rock, folk, and pop blend. The songs range from science ner

Cosmos II is the pseudonym of Alan Marscher, a professor of astronomy at Boston University. Usually, he performs alone on guitar and vocals.
The songs are all originals composed and copyrighted by Marscher. Some are 'science nerd' songs that Cosmos II performs to science students at B.U. The majority, though, are just general songs a...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Brother Can You Hear Me (Baby G)' by artist 'The Spiral Surge'
Brother Can You Hear Me (Baby G)

The Spiral Surge

The Spiral Surge

Alternative - Brit Pop No samples

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Hip Hop General No samples