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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.

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
  • High-quality MP3 downloads
  • Direct support for independent alternative musicians
  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
Picture for song 'Completely' by artist 'Flying Fox'
Completely

Flying Fox

All over the board

Alternative - Alternative General 120 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Lil Peep type beat / Emo hip hop' by artist 'Entme'
Lil Peep type beat / Emo hip hop

Entme

Ukrainian music producer with more than 10 years experience. I work in different genres such as Hip Hop, Trap, Trip Hop, Emo etc  Welcome to my page!

Alternative - Emo 130 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Fireflies' by artist 'Armadillo Red'
Fireflies

Armadillo Red

Hard contemporary folk and acoustic rock

Alternative - Alternative General 90 BPM 3/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Every Town' by artist 'Andrew Tiffney'
Every Town

Andrew Tiffney

Solo Acoustic Recording Artist. Previously played in bands and produced Ambient/ Dance music. Currently garage producing Acoustic/ Folk/ Indie Music

My name is Andrew Tiffney. I previously played in a Teesside band named The Strays, I then spent a number of years bedroom producing Ambient music. Recently I have been playing Folk inspired solo Acoustic music.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Never pleased' by artist 'B.dreamy'
Never pleased

B.dreamy

I'm bdreamy [abbigayle Larson] I strive for the best thing to be happy even if it kills me....

Alternative - Experimental 120 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Hello World' by artist 'General Failure and Major Error'
Picture for song 'Portal' by artist 'Hapatus'
Portal

Hapatus

Reach out and touch faith...

Alternative - Goth No samples

Picture for song 'TEN' by artist 'Sadiq'
TEN

Sadiq

Sadiq performs alternative music with voice or instrumentals. Alternatives include hip-hop and religious

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'house down (horror scary evil slow)' by artist 'alonesome'
house down (horror scary evil slow)

alonesome

i have many style of music for you

Alternative - Goth 70 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Silence broken' by artist 'The Gunner Scout Band'
Picture for song 'The Feeling of Love (Club Radio Edit)' by artist 'Bryan O'Quinn'
The Feeling of Love (Club Radio Edit)

Bryan O'Quinn

Bryan O'Quinn: R&B, Dance, House Music  Neo-Soul and Afro Grooves    #bryanoquinn #electronicdance  #housemusic #afrobeat #neosoul #rnb #worldmusic

Bryan O'Quinn was one of the few underground dance music artists to enjoy negligible mainstream exposure during the late 80s and early 90s heyday of hip-hop soul. O'Quinn's smooth seductive crooning style and exciting dance moves earned him a significant female following and made him a presence on the up and coming R&B, dance and underground house...

Alternative - Brit Pop No samples

Picture for song 'Live is Love' by artist 'Maksim Horeshman'
Live is Love

Maksim Horeshman

Instrumental music by Maksim Horeshman

I wish you pleasant listening. I hope each of you will find in my music something close to yourself and will once again survive the brightest moments of his life, plunge into childhood, and maybe open those rusty and locked doors until now for his old friends, relatives and relatives and understand That not everything is lost, because life goes on.
I offer cooperation to the radio, television stations, film studios, labels, recording studios, circuses,

Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'Epiphany' by artist 'Simple Connexion'
Epiphany

Simple Connexion

Simple Connexion singer-songwriters creating compositions and cover derivatives using the groovy vibrations of 60's-70's pop, folk, soft-rock, and harmonies.

Claude Larivière was born and raised on Le Plateau Mont-Royal, Québec. At the age of 14, he retrieved a sleeping guitar from a shelf in his Father’s closet and then following a few turns of the needle on the White Album his musical journey began. 
Jyl’s musical experience began by inheriting her musician Father's love and genes for musi...

Alternative - Other Alternative 86 BPM 4/4 No samples

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Picture for song 'My Life Was Better (Steely Dan Tribute)' by artist 'Geno Becker'
My Life Was Better (Steely Dan Tribute)

Geno Becker

Alt everything!

I've been a music freak since before I learned to talk (really).  My parents loved music and had a small but varied collection of LPs that ran from classical/orchestral stuff to Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, Spike Jones, The Mills Brothers, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Trio Los Panchos, The Ventures, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66, Otis Redding, Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, Miles Davis, The Baja Marimba Band, and 4...

Alternative - Alt Power Pop No samples

Picture for song 'only in dreams' by artist 'morningdust'
only in dreams

morningdust ,   ETHAND

music project, started in 1999.

Alternative - Goth No samples

Picture for song 'Lycanthrope V1' by artist 'The Gloomy Ghouls'
Lycanthrope V1

The Gloomy Ghouls

Spooky surf romps /New Wave/Rock Halloween tunes

The Gloomy Ghouls have  been  heard on halloweenradio.net, The Door into Summer, Storm surge of Reverb radio show and on Stoked Surf Radio and most streaming platforms

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Flying so high [1]' by artist 'ANGAR'
Flying so high [1]

ANGAR


Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'THAT KIND OF GIRL' by artist 'Tristin Shiells'
THAT KIND OF GIRL

Tristin Shiells

Singer/songwriter

Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'Witching Hour' by artist 'Desiradio'
Witching Hour

Desiradio

you can also follow me on soundcloud: soundcloud.com/desiree_music

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

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