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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 'Rearview Mirror (feat. Veronica Fjellvind)' by artist 'Fredrik Muskos'
Rearview Mirror (feat. Veronica Fjellvind)

Fredrik Muskos

Artist, Songwriter, Musician living in Sweden. Been making music since the 1980's. Mainly Rock and BritPop.

Fredrik Muskos was born 1969 in Sundsvall. Fredrik started to play piano and guitar at the age of five. He played with a lot of different bands and been working as a studio musician. He has written all kinds of music through the years and now is the time for you to discover his very own material in mainly rock and pop. Under his alias Chuck Dread, he’s making remixes for other artists.

Alternative - Brit Pop 128 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Eulogy' by artist 'lungbuttur'
Eulogy

lungbuttur

Grunge, metal, alternative, folk music with deep and twisted songs. Showing the comedy of the darkness and the darkness in the comedy.

Lungbuttur was formed in 1996 by Camile Dominique Houle there have been 8 members of Lungbuttur some are active some are not but all remain part of the family throughout the years and have had there say in final production of every song before they come out (Dan Cooper, Kevin Chizik, Jason Evans, Jason Ravenhorst, Adam Popowich, Luke Baird and Mike Dalla Betta...

Alternative - Grunge No samples

Picture for song 'ANTHEMS OF YOUR BREAKTHROUGH (feat. Wet Blue Day)' by artist 'Ropatt'
ANTHEMS OF YOUR BREAKTHROUGH (feat. Wet Blue Day)

Ropatt

Pop R&B/Jazz  instrumental musician.  Author of 'Fables & Proverbs: Songwriting's Secret Weapons for Lyric Writing' available on Amazon - https://bit.ly/3YHDRlv

Alternative - Indie 107 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'This Is Funny (One Day We'll Fly)' by artist 'Breathing in and out'
This Is Funny (One Day We'll Fly)

Breathing in and out

An artist from Atlanta, GA creating sound therapy for your auditory cortex.

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

Picture for song 'to the knees' by artist 'coffeestain13'
Picture for song 'Zanndro ft kleary d’Oracle _ Wuan Woboi' by artist 'Amon Entertainment Firm'
Zanndro ft kleary d’Oracle _ Wuan Woboi

Amon Entertainment Firm

Amon Entertainment firm  consist of talented indigents of Amon Kingdom, who are creative is all angles of The entertainment industry

Amon Entertainers where all dreams are birth

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Deep Dream copy' by artist 'Racso'
Deep Dream copy

Racso ,   Racso

Canberra based musician and aspiring audio engineer.  I love to bash the drums and explore the guitar while I slowly navigate my way through all genres of music

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Nights In White Satin' by artist 'Todd Pattison Masquerade'
Nights In White Satin

Todd Pattison Masquerade

Self taught survivor of this game we call life, with melody and harmony as my guides and friends ..

Music, melody, harmony and frequency that lead to discussion, production and other random topics that might spark conscious involvement to bring light to the darker surfaces of our being - art, photography, poetry, music and navigating the complex avenues of multi-dimensional thought and the promotion of all things beautiful

Alternative - Emo No samples

Picture for song 'Gamblin Man' by artist 'Mr Smith UK'
Picture for song 'Marvin-Su calor' by artist 'MarvinChiriguaya'
Marvin-Su calor

MarvinChiriguaya

#indie  #artist

Alternative - Indie No samples

Picture for song 'Free' by artist 'Lost boy slim'
Free

Lost boy slim

Off center music for off center people.

Lost Boy Slim is a U.S. based Singer songwriter mixing genres and styles to bring you his unique musical creations. Lost has released several singles and is set to release his first Full Album in February 2023. The Album My Head hits all digital stores February 25. So if your a little off center or non mainstream or a outcast Lost Boy Slim is for you. Come find your place here with Lost Boy Slim.

Alternative - Alternative General 128 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'it's not (you/me/real/love)' by artist 'Jake Limon'
it's not (you/me/real/love)

Jake Limon

Musician. Also a lemon. A cool lemon.

I play guitar. I sing. I record my own music.

Alternative - Emo No samples

Picture for song 'The Escapist (Pieces)' by artist 'roAE'
The Escapist (Pieces)

roAE

ro - Music for the unrestricted mind.
They play music not dressup. *** WWW.ROAE.US ***

THE REAL WEBSITE IS *** WWW.ROAE.US ***
DON'T WAISTE YOUR TIME READING THE MUSIC IS THERE! ---
THE REAL WEBSITE IS *** WWW.ROAE.US ***
2/28/7 -  Sorry I have retired from Music. 
063006 - Chumps and Chumpettes, Sorry about disabling downloads, but all of my music is now only available at www.roae.us. They are all free and 192kbps mp3s. 
062506 - New album 'Quickeries' now up at roae.us 
( http://roae...

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Bite - dark rock shoegaze alternative beat' by artist 'VXAQ'
Bite - dark rock shoegaze alternative beat

VXAQ

Prod By VXAQ

Alternative - Alternative General 125 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'LANDR-Other Guy 100319-Open-Medium-REV_V1' by artist 'Dan Clark'
LANDR-Other Guy 100319-Open-Medium-REV_V1

Dan Clark

Playing music has always been around in my life.
Sundays after family dinners, on special occasions My
Grandfather, my uncles and my dad all played.
So natur

Alternative - Alternative General 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Weakened Current' by artist 'Saldan'
Weakened Current

Saldan

Brothers, drummers and guitarists, who like to play in our garage and record from time to time.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song '[Pluggnb]Summrs x Autumn type beat' by artist 'Jahski.prod'
[Pluggnb]Summrs x Autumn type beat

Jahski.prod

Just a producer

Alternative - Alternative General 140 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'One Eye Open' by artist 'Drawing Drew'
One Eye Open

Drawing Drew

We are all bound by a common thread, that thread is music

Based in Houston with a knack for creating vocal melodies, Drew Dawson began writing songs and recording in 2002 through experimentation of various genres. He continues writing and participating in various projects.
Drawing Drew can be streamed through popular streaming music sites such as Spotify, I-Tunes, Amazon Music, and the like.

Alternative - Other Alternative No samples

Picture for song 'Sho! [Dirty] - Hipizen Lehipi x Starvin TY' by artist 'Flashius Beats'
Sho! [Dirty] - Hipizen Lehipi x Starvin TY

Flashius Beats

Beatmaker/Record Producer  #flashiusbeatslife

Beatmaker/Record Producer

Alternative - Dance-Punk No samples

Picture for song 'Fog' by artist 'SXriTo'
Fog

SXriTo

Im an 18 year old beatmaker from Russia, im making beats for 5 years

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

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