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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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  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
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 No samples

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

Picture for song 'Subhumanoid Meltdown' by artist 'GTO'
Subhumanoid Meltdown

GTO

We make rock-n-roll the old fashioned way

Taylor and the band are currently in studio recording tracks for a new upcoming album. All new songs are released here first so stay tuned and check back often!

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 'Icecream (autumn cold)' by artist 'Living Light'
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 'Pack up your Flag, Jean' by artist 'The Editors of Life'
Pack up your Flag, Jean

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 - Indie

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 '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 '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 'Only Cry Weekends' by artist 'By Polar Bare'
Only Cry Weekends

By Polar Bare

Freestyle as Life Is!  https://youtu.be/D1zBrdWrW-U

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song 'She's Got It All' by artist 'Second Coming'
She's Got It All

Second Coming

Heavy Bass and Screaming Guitar with a Driving Beat

Influenced by old school hard rock. Our trademark is heavy bass and screaming guitar.

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

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 many diverse stylistic influences, with lyrics based upon personal experience, informed spiritual humanitarianism, and political/religious independence. 
Hi Frederick, I liked the lyrical concept, the musical arrangements, musicianship and vocals... ....you are on the right track with your songwriting. Wishing you success with your music, Mike (Moody Blues co-founder Mike Pinder...

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Damascus Road (Instrumental)' by artist 'Brett Richardson'
Damascus Road (Instrumental)

Brett Richardson

Melodic fingerstyle acoustic guitar songs and more!

I currently play as a solo artist performing fingerstyle instrumentals on acoustic guitar.  Most of my songs are played in alternative tunings such as Open D, Open E, Open G and DADGAD.

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'DFXFMC-George of the Jungle' by artist 'The Man With The Multitrack Mind'
DFXFMC-George of the Jungle

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'!

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Nomad (Errante)' by artist 'David Bazo'
Nomad (Errante)

David Bazo

David Bazo is a musician with a background of more than 30 years, more than 100 songs published internationally and more than a hundred live performanances.

- Text written in English and Spanish.
- Texto redactado en Inglés y Español.
'We could classify David Bazos music, although he records and employs such diverse vocal genres and styles, as an instrumental work, mostly. His taste for world traditional music and also for some kind of “oniric surrealism” in some of his pieces, lives side t...

Alternative - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Get Up On Your Feet' by artist 'Papa Gary Fights'
Get Up On Your Feet

Papa Gary Fights

I am musician/songwriter/recording artist from the Central Ky Area who has been performing for over 50 years and have just released my seventh album.

Papa Gary Fights is a Recording Artist/Songwriter based in Central Kentucky, who has been performing both as a solo artist and in various bands for since the 80's. He plays a number of instruments including 12 and 6 string guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion and various horns, but mainly plays his Framus 12-String guitar. While he still

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'run, don't stop' by artist 'the kibrikos'
run, don't stop

the kibrikos

Hi friends, I'm JP-AK, an enthusiastic german amateur musician.

Hi friends, 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 hobby musicians. 
My/our music isn't easy to categorize into genres. It's a bit of ever...

Alternative - Indie 120 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Dogs in the Park' by artist 'GeeS'
Dogs in the Park

GeeS

some people get by with a little understanding, some people get by with a whole lot more..

Think back to when Bon Scott played his last gig with AC/DC (it’s actually this day 27.01) back in 1980 before he would succumb to an untimely death due to misadventure and remember how the world seemed less complicated and more focussed on serious issues as opposed to Tik Tok or Instagram and if we don't think we've lost something we're crazy...but if we think it's coming back anytime soon then we are

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'I Don't Wanna Know' by artist 'Tony DeLecce'
I Don't Wanna Know

Tony DeLecce

Fans of  Beatles, Badfinger, Fogelberg, Moody Blues, Raspberries and other Retro Classic rock.

I am a fan of the Beatles, Fogelberg, Raspberries, Badfinger, Moody Blues, solo Beatles, Eagles.   Any music that has solid vocals, good harmonies and a hook!
  I also am developing a fascination with old jazz standards.  I am self taught on everything I play which explains my limitations. LOL!   Up until a few years ago I was all accoustic all the time and did very little recording on an old 4 tra...

Alternative - Cover Songs