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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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  • 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
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  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
Picture for song 'Chameleon - Trap metal type beat' by artist 'ClanFromOne'
Chameleon - Trap metal type beat

ClanFromOne

Musik produser ,beatmaker ,human ,i dont no all

Alternative - Experimental 140 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Is This the Deal' by artist 'The Smivets'
Is This the Deal

The Smivets

Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.

Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.

Alternative - Post Punk 127 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'October: Dancing with Onkel Hans' by artist 'Taka Aida'
October: Dancing with Onkel Hans

Taka Aida

Taka Aida, a doctor of engineering in chemical engineering. An amateur composer. Mainly creating computer-programmed music.

Taka Aida, a doctor of engineering in chemical engineering. An amateur composer. Mainly creating computer-programmed music.

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'This Abyss In Your Arms' by artist 'Xianotic'
This Abyss In Your Arms

Xianotic


Alternative - Goth 4/4 No samples

Picture for song '"Pzando"' by artist 'Cliprecordingstudio beats'
"Pzando"

Cliprecordingstudio beats

cliprecordingstudio beats

Pop,Rock,punk,grunge custom - real instruments

Alternative - Alternative General 120 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'The deserted city' by artist 'allbestok'
The deserted city

allbestok

PayPal.Me/allbestokmusic

Alternative - Alternative General 120 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Pin Point' by artist 'MAIN MC'
Pin Point

MAIN MC

Hi, I'm Matty (MAIN MC) which stands for massive ability is necessary and I create classic and nostalgic sounding beats and tracks, thanks for any support!

I'm an up and coming beat maker and occasional MC, I concentrate on creating tracks in the hip hop, downtempo/chillout, dance and even reggae genres, I make all my beats on a MacBook keyboard with no specialised equipment and take a lot of time and effort in making what I do, I come from North east england and I'm trying to take my music t...

Alternative - Ska No samples

Picture for song 'Sunny Morning' by artist 'Billy Ziogas'
Picture for song 'Billie Eilish x Bon Iver Type Beat acoustic' by artist 'saramaniac'
Billie Eilish x Bon Iver Type Beat acoustic

saramaniac

contact me at: itismetheoneandonlysara@gmail.com

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Priest Gentle _-_ Eko (Time) (Prod. By P G Beatz A' by artist 'Priest Gentle'
Priest Gentle _-_ Eko (Time) (Prod. By P G Beatz A

Priest Gentle

Benue born great inspirational and motivational artist and music producer, 'Priest Gentle' is here with another fire sound, and he titled this one 'Eko' meaning

Benue born great inspirational and motivational artist and music producer, 'Priest Gentle' is here with another fire sound, and he titled this one 'Eko' meaning (Time) and he drop this amazing sound after his trending song titled Ebolegulan which turn the whole idoma nation into dancing, you really need to listen to this song because

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Invited' by artist 'Frenzy of Thought'
Picture for song 'At The End Of The Year (The Friend's Reply)' by artist 'Rob Lewczyk'
At The End Of The Year (The Friend's Reply)

Rob Lewczyk

Multi-genre singer/songwriter, previously with The Mediocres (Chicago, IL), Swimmer Monkey (Silicon Valley, CA), and currently 'Clot 1' of The Garden Clots.

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'The Angel of Death Came to David's Room (mewithout' by artist 'D. Hull and The Dead Roses'
The Angel of Death Came to David's Room (mewithout

D. Hull and The Dead Roses

After more than a decade, the band has reunited as of June 2023.

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song '06 Simply Blue' by artist 'Tony Kramer'
06 Simply Blue

Tony Kramer

Recently retired from live performance due to ill health. Now spending time writing and recording

I suffer from a chronic lung disease for which unfortunately there is no cure. As a musician it has meant that after being involved in music for about 68 years ,in one form or other, I have had to stop performing live.
Fellow performers will know what a hard decision that has been.
Not to be thwarted however I have spent the last few months writing and performing on an album which I would like

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Rabenhochzeit' by artist 'Superrock'
Rabenhochzeit

Superrock

Superrock - a band with roots in the Tyrolean Lowlands, which as the name suggests is very close to the Rock- and Bluesgenre. phone +43-660-4899688

Superrock - a band with roots in the Tyrolean Lowlands, which as the name suggests is very close to the Rock- and Bluesgenre. With lyrics in Tyrolean Dialect and English the 4 musicians understand themselves as a linguistic culture hybrid with zeitgeist. In their chests are 4 hearts beating in the same beat.

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song 'Canon - chorale' by artist 'Forrotronics'
Canon - chorale

Forrotronics

FORROTRONICS - established in 1983. Daniel Forró on keyboards, Midi Wind Controller, MIDI Guitar, midified six string bass guitar... Multi style music.

Daniel Forró - born as Karel Horký on 19.2.1958 in Jihlava, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic), M.A., Ph.D. He's been living in Jihlava until 1973, then he continued his study and has been living in Brno for the next 30 years until September 2003, when he moved to Japan. 
Studies
1965-73 - piano, flute and music theory, Art School, Jihlava

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'Synth HipHouse' by artist 'Synthsliss'
Synth HipHouse

Synthsliss

Producer, Hip-Hop Microfreaker. Need a specific synth sound made or production?  Contact me: synthsliss@gmail.com

I make stuff with the Microfreak, it can do... a crazy amount of things. Love being able to sound design stuff and make it sound well crafted together in music.

Alternative - Experimental 128 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Silver Twang' by artist 'Momche'
Silver Twang

Momche

music misfit,  blooz weirdo,  jahzz reject, &  odd metered mutant  based out of Toronto, Canada

Alternative - Experimental 82 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'dance on bones' by artist 'waterlaw'
dance on bones

waterlaw

just making music that plays in my head

Alternative - Goth 180 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Marketed World' by artist 'Wave Roofer'
Marketed World

Wave Roofer

Retired roofer diggin' music.

Alternative - Alt Power Pop No samples

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Movements (afrobeat, dancehall)
$25 Pop 100 BPM No samples