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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 'When you caught my eye' by artist 'Spetts'
When you caught my eye

Spetts

Music is life, love & light so take it whenever, wherever possible

1000 characters is just asking too much of me, I assure the speed dæmon smoking his guns as capitulation to the Millennial music Gods ran on, centripetal in it's variability to 'genretrication' if I may, pseudo-anachronistic misanthrope that I be y'all. Drop the beat a minute, I need a smoke. And no mirrors........
Technophiles will be at home with me, sub-genres run as rampant as thou please! We'll see what I have to say, to...

Alternative - Indie 96 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Rhyming Mimes - Definite Maybe' by artist 'Rhyming Mimes'
Rhyming Mimes - Definite Maybe

Rhyming Mimes

Two pensioners trying to annoy as many people as possible.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Look Good In Red' by artist 'Dsiah'
Look Good In Red

Dsiah

Soulful female artist bringing smooth R&B to you.

#MoodyMusic, #SmoothVibes, #CandlelightVibes, #RnBSoul, #SoulMusic, #SlowJam

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song '6. Happy Holidays feat. Jimi Heil' by artist 'Old Sand Mill'
6. Happy Holidays feat. Jimi Heil

Old Sand Mill

From popular folk duo to Celtic influenced alt folk rock band from Ireland, Scotland, New Jersey & the Coachella Valley in CA.

Celtic-inspired alternative folk rock band, featuring an all star guest line-up on their hit, critically-hailed debut album, 'The World is Getting Colder' like: Brian Wilson, Punch Brothers, Jerry Douglas, Darryl Jones (The Rolling Stones), Paul Simon, Deniece Williams, Earle Mankey (Concrete Blonde), and David Maynard (The Weasels).  Old Sand Mill is filmmaker and so...

Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'Friends Dont Act Like This' by artist 'Shelanice'
Friends Dont Act Like This

Shelanice

Music Videos Here: www.youtube.com/@VolusiiRecords

I bring new hiphop, rnb, pop, and rap music to your ear to help you deal with those mixed emotions.

Alternative - Indie 78 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'city songscape' by artist 'Fabulous Five'
Picture for song 'Dark Angels' by artist 'Shadows And Echoes'
Dark Angels

Shadows And Echoes

We provide high quality music for film and tv.

We provide high quality music for film and tv.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Only You -- Soft Electro' by artist 'hMBmusic'
Only You -- Soft Electro

hMBmusic

Just loving music... :)

Producer from Germany, making music since I'm 14. Mainly doing Hip Hop and EDM Beats but am also interested in all kinds of music!

Alternative - Alternative General 60 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'LE PORT' by artist 'UNSAFE AREA'
LE PORT

UNSAFE AREA

Drifting iceberg  A piece of ice floe  With well-kept secrets beneath the surface of the water

Guitarist among other things, composer in these hours, traveler.
From here and there, some charitable artists give me a helping hand, and I thank them all for their help. THANKS
I hope to present two new titles to you shortly, then I'm off to admire the Pamirs from the road...

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'My Bloodshot Eyes' by artist 'Buzzhawg'
My Bloodshot Eyes

Buzzhawg

A songwriter from NE Ohio, Buzzhawg has been making original music for over 20 years.  This is the new era of Buzzhawg music.  Please enjoy.

From Northeast Ohio, Buzzhawg has been making music of all kinds since 2003 in his home studio.  Now featuring full songs and instrumentals.  Contact BuzzhawgProductions@yahoo.com for details.

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Kinky Afro' by artist 'KillerMiller'
Kinky Afro

KillerMiller

'The Authorized Chronicles Of The Leftover Movement / Les Cròniques Autoritzades D'el Moviment Sobrant' - Acoustic covers (UKFM)

KillerMiller 
Vocalist / Acoustic & Electric Guitar/ Percussion / Sound Effects

Alternative - Brit Pop 118 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Över 20 volt i Vuollerim' by artist 'Dr. Enoksen'
Över 20 volt i Vuollerim

Dr. Enoksen

Legenden Dr. Enoksen

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

Picture for song 'Notza Beini' by artist 'Maximum Penix'
Notza Beini

Maximum Penix

Experi-mental/Retard Rock N Roll

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Hardtime' by artist 'Stan Skora'
Hardtime

Stan Skora

Hi, I am Stan! I play a guitar with backing tracks and sometimes real people.  I grew up in Chicago and fell in love with the guitar...

Stan is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter. His production of the 2010 album 'All That Glitters' by Mimi Betinis earned the Top Pop award in Illinois. Stan has recorded with many groups and solo artists Midge Ure (Ultravox) and Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy). He writes for TV & film and performs whenever he can get on stage.
Stan works in many styles bu...

Alternative - Other Alternative 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Ryder Of The Stars' by artist 'John Matteson'
Ryder Of The Stars

John Matteson ,   Rick Smerage

Ive written hundreds of songs over the past 40 years. I love Jesus, the word of God, people and music.  I play guitar,  bass and sing. Thank you for listening!

My music is about the new life found in Jesus Christ.  He is our access to the Father and is worthy of all praise and glory.  He has taken our sins away by the selfless sacrifice of His death upon the cross.  He is deserving of songs and worship.
The sound of my music is influenced by the delta blues and artists that have followed thr...

Alternative - Indie 110 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'void-808' by artist 'gagouser01'
void-808

gagouser01

@gagouser01 - Insta  cada dia subindo o degrau do sucesso!

Alternative - Emo No samples

Picture for song 'Me and You and a Dog Named Boo' by artist 'Jimi Sweeney'
Me and You and a Dog Named Boo

Jimi Sweeney

I am very much back after a 20 year period, have a deformed left hand & severe nerve, tendon & muscle damage in right arm. I used all kinds of weird tunings.

Alternative - Shoegaze 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'I can't drive' by artist 'Sasa Lele'
I can't drive

Sasa Lele

A GarageBand frequent with a pension for lengthy experiences.

Sasa Lele is a novice visionary hailing from westernmost Washington, with a pension for frequenting lengthy tracks and possible hits via GarageBand. His debut lead single, 'Chat, Is This Real?' from his December 2026 sophomore album 'Jewelkeeper,' has had an impressive chart entry at #56 on Alternative main charts and #17 on Experimental subgenre charts respectively. While this breakout droning lead with a plot that references both...

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song '10 Will I Ever Sleep Again' by artist 'Finn Amadam'
10 Will I Ever Sleep Again

Finn Amadam

Based on the poetry of Finn Amadam

These albums are based on the writings of the late great Finn Amadam. He was a man who touched many lifes and was unequivocable in his outlook on not only his life but of those with whom he interacted. An Irish Republican Socialist, who was an OTR and a man who suffered not just for his beliefes but the pain of pancreatic cancer. Got hooked on street drugs when the prescribed pain medications failed to bring relief. He was a man who touched my life in our al...

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Daniel irooghene - ibukun oluwa 2025-08-30 16_56 (' by artist 'Danny bronze'
Daniel irooghene - ibukun oluwa 2025-08-30 16_56 (

Danny bronze ,   D.B.S


Alternative - Alternative General 2 BPM 4/4 No samples