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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.

Picture for song 'The Last Warrior - Part 17 Was It All A Dream' by artist 'Taurus Project'

The Last Warrior - Part 17 Was It All A Dream

Taurus Project music is produced in Ambient, Downtempo,  Electro, Classical & Soundtrack genres & more. A Spyda Music Production.

Taurus Project began writing & creating music in 2003 & released the amazing fictional story in song album The Haunting Of Charlotte & Emily - fullly available as a narrated story/podcast at SoundClick & as a music only album too
The music released by Taurus Project covers everything from laid back relaxing tunes to highly energetic & cinematic show stopping sound...

Alternative - Other Alternative 140 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Anger' by artist 'Black Mud'

Anger

Alternative - Grunge No samples

rising light

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Picture for song 'CARAVAN SAXO BEAT' by artist 'Sploks'

CARAVAN SAXO BEAT

Passion for music, sound quality

Alternative - Alt Power Pop 120 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Costs Unknown' by artist 'ustaknow'

Costs Unknown

www.bandlab.com/ustaknow  ustaknow.bandcamp.com

I enjoy nearly all music genres. 
Depending on what musical flow I am in, I will crank out heavy distortion or otherwise overdriven, solid beat electric guitar jams/noodlings/songs - to one-voice, one-guitar acoustic tracks.

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Imperial Mince

The Midi Evil Empire

This site should have the legend 'parental guidance' and if you are a parent, or if you have, or have ever had, parents you shouldn't listen. You have been warned.
However, one or more tunes here will be on the search for some lyrics - if you fancy writing some why don't you write me. If you contact me first I can confirm which toons still need words and which don't. 
The finished product, if any, will sound more like
my other site : 
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/richhoncho_music.htm

Alternative - Other Alternative 160 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'apologize-for-ruining-my-life' by artist 'Deluxe1337'

apologize-for-ruining-my-life

Alternative - Post Punk No samples

Picture for song 'Come the Daylight (Daylight)' by artist 'Joseph Wrench Campbell'

Come the Daylight (Daylight)

Joseph Wrench Campbell

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Picture for song 'NOVEMBER' by artist 'Slezy Treys'

NOVEMBER

Alternative - Indie 115 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Misha Parshkov - Lirics Rock' by artist 'Darios'

Misha Parshkov - Lirics Rock

Alternative - Alternative General 102 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'LIVE0111' by artist 'Randoms'

LIVE0111

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

none

Picture for song 'Pretty In Pink' by artist 'Only Ed and The Almost'

Pretty In Pink

Only Ed and The Almost

Miscellaneous covers by Only Ed and The Almost.

ALBUMS
So Far, So Almost
Only A Rumor
Nano Man
Never Learns
Strawberry Phobia
SPOTIFY
https://open.spotify.com/artist/11YoWzvCoUeDTULSkYg39V
STREAM/DOWNLOAD
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/only-ed-the-almost/58690906
VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/user/OnlyEdandTheAlmost/

Alternative - Cover Songs No samples

Picture for song 'Transition of Spring' by artist 'Doug Murphy'

Transition of Spring

Doug Murphy , Cindy Prince

a one man show

Hi. My name is Douglas Murphy and I hale from Montreal Quebec Canada.
I have been playing around this 'craft' for a while now and have always enjoyed getting my 'stuff' out there.
 Lately I have been playing around with AI generated vocals and melodies. I hope you enjoy what I have to offer.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'druzba [1]' by artist 'druzhba'

druzba [1]

Alternative - Shoegaze No samples

guitar

heynow

Manners Learned Through Poverty

Alternative - Nu Metal No samples

heynow

Picture for song 'WAS SOLL DAS?' by artist 'Jomisee'

WAS SOLL DAS?

Jomisee is a music project by Maiko Seehaase from Hamburg/Germany. He has been dedicated to his own music since May 2011.

Jomisee is a music project by Maiko Seehaase from Hamburg/Germany. He has been dedicated to his own music since 2011.

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Trapped' by artist 'Get A Kite'

Trapped

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Picture for song 'Things aren't the same on Sundays' by artist 'One Wiener and Whine'

Things aren't the same on Sundays

One Wiener and Whine

Hi, I'm 'One Wiener and Whine'. But I don't actually drink wine.

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

Picture for song 'Sexy World' by artist 'Jim Redgewell'

Sexy World

I'm a singer/songwriter

I am a singer-songwriter registered with PRS for music, PPL and published by Sentric Music.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'True Love' by artist 'KH Cho'

True Love

I'm an engineer by necessity, writer by choice, American by the Grace of God, imported from the ROK by way of Japan and Western Europe.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

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