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Rock Music Charts

Discover the Best Rock Music from Indie and Emerging Artists

Welcome to SoundClick's Rock Music Charts - your destination for authentic, independent rock music updated daily. Here you can stream fresh tracks and support emerging artists across every corner of the rock spectrum. Whether you're craving thunderous hard rock riffs, the timeless energy of classic rock, or the intricate arrangements of progressive rock, you'll find it all right here.

Our charts spotlight diverse rock music styles - from the DIY grit of garage rock and rebellious punk to the atmospheric moods of goth rock and psychedelic rock. Fans can also explore folk rock storytelling, southern rock soul, and surf rock sunshine vibes. With unplugged rock, instrumental showcases, and even bold cover songs, the SoundClick rock community celebrates the full spectrum of guitar-driven sound.

At SoundClick, rock music is more than a genre - it's a living, global movement. Our daily charts help listeners discover new voices, support independent talent, and enjoy free streaming with select downloads available. Start exploring today and connect with the next wave of powerful rock music.

Explore Rock Music Sub-genres

  • Christian Rock - Faith-based rock music with inspirational lyrics and powerful guitar-driven worship
  • Classic Rock - Timeless rock music with legendary guitar solos and iconic songwriting traditions
  • Cover Songs - Rock renditions of classic hits with fresh interpretations and creative arrangements
  • Folk Rock - Acoustic-influenced rock music blending storytelling with electric guitar power
  • Garage Rock - Raw, unpolished rock music with DIY spirit and gritty guitar tones
  • Goth Rock - Dark atmospheric rock music with haunting melodies and moody guitar textures
  • Hard Rock - Heavy guitar-driven rock music with powerful vocals and thunderous rhythm sections
  • Instrumental Rock - Guitar-focused rock music showcasing technical prowess and melodic compositions
  • Progressive Rock - Complex rock music with intricate arrangements and experimental song structures
  • Psychedelic Rock - Mind-bending rock music with trippy effects and consciousness-expanding soundscapes
  • Punk - Fast, aggressive rock music with rebellious attitude and stripped-down energy
  • Riffs and Licks - Guitar-centric rock music featuring killer riffs and memorable melodic phrases
  • Rock En Español - Spanish-language rock music with Latin influences and passionate performances
  • Rock General - Essential rock music spanning all styles and eras of rock history
  • Rock n Roll - Vintage rock and roll with timeless spirit and guitar-driven energy
  • Rock Unplugged - Acoustic rock music with intimate performances and stripped-down arrangements
  • Southern Rock - American rock music with country influences and soulful guitar-driven storytelling
  • Surf Rock - Beach-inspired rock music with reverb-drenched guitars and sunny California vibes

Rock Music FAQ

What are the most popular rock music sub-genres?

Rock music spans a wide variety of styles. Some of the most popular sub-genres include Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Rock, Hard Rock, and Metal. Each brings its own energy, from timeless guitar riffs to experimental sounds that push the boundaries of music.

Where can I listen to free rock music online?

You can stream free rock music directly on SoundClick. Our charts are updated daily, featuring both new releases from independent artists and classic rock-inspired tracks. Many artists also allow free downloads so you can build your own rock collection.

How do independent rock artists promote their music?

Independent rock artists promote their songs by sharing them on streaming platforms like SoundClick, engaging fans on social media, touring, and building a loyal audience through direct fan support. Many artists also release exclusive content and merchandise to connect with listeners.

Why is rock music still so influential?

Rock music has shaped modern culture for decades, influencing fashion, social movements, and even technology. Its raw energy, storytelling, and iconic live performances continue to inspire new generations of musicians and fans worldwide.

Picture for song 'Shine, Shine Chistmas Time' by artist 'Ole Toxvaerd'
Shine, Shine Chistmas Time

Ole Toxvaerd

Songwriter and musician from Vordingborg, Denmark

Rock - Folk Rock 125 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Syd Barrett x David Gilmour x Pink Floyd Type Beat' by artist 'Slownirik'
Syd Barrett x David Gilmour x Pink Floyd Type Beat

Slownirik

Buy 2 get 1 free untagged. Make offer for exclusive license [buy 4 get 1 free for exclusive]. Check hyperfollow.com/slownirik for more

Buy 2 get 1 free untagged for all non exclusive license of my catalog on my soundclick. Make offer for exclusive license [buy 4 get 1 free for exclusives]
If you enjoy my music don't hesitate to comment, share and subscribe to my spotify and my social networks for more fire contents from extracts to lives! Discovering music and re-discovering my passion and m...

Rock - Instrumental Rock 86 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Thanksgiving Day' by artist 'QANEIDA'
Thanksgiving Day

QANEIDA

It's midnight in the wilderness. From the lost highways and fever swamps of the sinister South emerges a new & defiant voice.

It's midnight in the wilderness. From the lost highways and fever swamps of the sinister South emerges a new & defiant voice.
GIL QANEIDA is an actor/male model and soul/rock/pop vocalist (tenor) with a 4 octave range and songwriter who plays acoustic guitar and piano. His primary musical influences include LINDA RONSTADT, SARAH MCLACHLAN, PAT BENATAR, P!NK, DUA LIPA,...

Rock - Rock Unplugged 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'The End of Tomorrow' by artist 'DC SpaceDog'
The End of Tomorrow

DC SpaceDog

DC SpaceDog is an award winning singer / songwriter and piano player with a very broad interest in several musical genre including pop, rock, country, and jazz.

Rock - Classic Rock 150 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Type Beat Lazerdim777' by artist 'fakzts'
Type Beat Lazerdim777

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Rock - Rock General 146 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Try me' by artist 'Air snake'
Picture for song 'Monster' by artist 'Shake the Tree'
Monster

Shake the Tree

Shake the Tree is a multi-genre music project. We believe that good music is good music, and that you should follow wherever the melody leads you.

Shake the Tree is a Norman, Oklahoma-based multi-genre music project created by Sean Pruitt, in collaboration with Luke Brungardt (Allen Williams Band), Kevin Lewis (Jackroller), Ike Hall, and Ryan Hoes. It celebrates total freedom from stylistic expectations and restraints, and is driven entirely by a deep yet simple love for making music. With in...

Rock - Hard Rock 100 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Scotches on the Horizon' by artist 'Dean Clark Hall (US)'
Scotches on the Horizon

Dean Clark Hall (US)

'Tho' I love writing songs I consider myself a composer. Cut my teeth on orchestration when I was a copyist for Manilow. Country influence holds sway right now.

DEAN CLARK HALL
In 1974 after studying music at Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton became a member of Canadian showman Dick Caldwell's show group as singer/instrumentalist. Toured United States and Canada extensively. Returned to California in 1976 free-lancing as an instrumentalist /singer and band leader. Worked as a staff c...

Rock - Southern Rock 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Palisade' by artist 'Trellis - post rock'
Palisade

Trellis - post rock

For fans of Pelican, If These Trees Could Talk, Glasgow Coma Scale, Tides from Nebula, and Toundra

Trellis is a post rock band from Minneapolis, MN consisting of Dan Bullard on guitar, Tim Greenwood on bass, Tyler Jensen on guitar, and Nate Seim on drums. The band's music exhibits its own unique flavor but shares similarities with other instrumental rock bands in the post rock space, most notably Pelican, If These Trees Could Talk, Glasgow Coma Scale, Tides from Nebula, and Toundra. The band

Rock - Instrumental Rock 90 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Futility' by artist 'Dave Rix'
Futility

Dave Rix

SPACE BLUES!  Instrumental grooves featuring harmonica and bass!

50 years of playing bass and harmonica, through the big hair 80's, blues, hard rock, tribute bands, acoustic duos and trios. It's been a great ride! These are songs from my heart and soul and I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed writing and recording them!

Rock - Instrumental Rock 86 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Every Time' by artist 'United Nations House Band'
Every Time

United Nations House Band

Blending influences from rock and blues, dusted with a coating of Aussie vibe.  We are UNHB:  inspired by the world, powered by beer.

On behalf of all nations, both active and those no longer existing, we are ready to play at your behest, either streaming into your sonic devices, OR live in your living room free of charge - travel and accommodation expenses are an extra cost though, depending on what part of the globe your audience is located :)  
UNHB is, at its core, three relatively norma...

Rock - Rock General 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Like Me' by artist 'Gary Johns'
Like Me

Gary Johns

Blues/Rock Journeyman

Rock - Rock General 100 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Farewell (feat. Outer Vision, Alexixmix)' by artist 'UmaMu'
Farewell (feat. Outer Vision, Alexixmix)

UmaMu

Uwi macht Musik, weil ihm die neue Normalität zu langweilig ist ;)  Uwi makes music because the new normal is too boring for him ;)

I am an original Berlin veteran with heart and soul. I have lived in Austria since 2007. During the Covid19 lockdown I discovered composing my own music as a hobby.

Rock - Goth Rock 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Mello' by artist 'Jimi Sweeney'
Mello

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.

Rock - Progressive Rock 154 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'MIDWAY - Post Punk x Grunge Rock Type Beat' by artist 'nolyrics music group'
MIDWAY - Post Punk x Grunge Rock Type Beat

nolyrics music group

nolyrics. is a Diamond Certified Polish Music Production Group. Founded in Poland by Norbert Grzegorczyk. Google: nolyrics. for more beats!

Rock - Punk 80 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Breakup Song' by artist 'Bad Hawaiian Shirts'
Breakup Song

Bad Hawaiian Shirts

One man band experimenting in the basement.

The Bad Hawaiian Shirts is a solo project but I am open to bringing in other musicians to collaborate from time to time. I record for the fun of it, in the basement'Almost all the early recordings were instrumentals but I am now experimenting with vocals.

Rock - Garage Rock 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Illusion - DEMO' by artist 'AAkhorh'
Illusion - DEMO

AAkhorh

I'm just a musician, composer, interpreter and producer!  English y Español.

I'm sharing with you the beats and music that I created but decide to not use on my personal projects, yet!
A.Akhorh can be found on Spotify, Youtube and all platforms, if you would like to check my own projects and support them, then go ahead! I would really appreciate it (L)
Tambien hablo español.

Rock - Hard Rock 154 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'I just want to feel something' by artist 'The Joe Pajaree Project'
I just want to feel something

The Joe Pajaree Project

Acoustic Rock Artist from Oklahoma City MP3 Music and Music Video One great Oklahoma Band and great Oklahoma Musician

Oklahoma Rock Musician
The Joe Pajaree Project was started not long ago. Just one guy doing what he loves playing Rock Music. I write, arrange and produce all material as well as play multiple instruments. I have been dubbed the KING OF HOLIDAY MUSIC.I have it so you can buy some of the Rock songs, stream or buy the music. I do it for the love of the craft

Rock - Classic Rock 80 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Across The Water (Cyclus beat) "Free Download"' by artist 'Genetic25 Productions'
Across The Water (Cyclus beat) "Free Download"

Genetic25 Productions

Cyclus from Genetic25

Im Cyclus, the producer behind Genetic25 Productions. I create hard-hitting beats blending modern Hiphop, melodic hip hop, and atmospheric boom bap influences. Music is my way of telling stories and capturing emotions, from dark and cinematic to laid-back and soulful vibes.
Always looking to connect with artists who want something unique. If youre searching for fresh instrumentals or custom production, feel free to reach out.
Lets make something timeless.

Rock - Instrumental Rock 70 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Corrupt Beast' by artist 'Mr Hexadus'
Corrupt Beast

Mr Hexadus

CC BY 4.0' is a public domain license which permits most forms of use or re-use of a licensed work provided that acknowledgement is made of the original Author

'There.. somewhere.. playing my keys to ghosts.. lost in the essence of their phantoms, beings that never existed at all, just fantasies'

Rock - Riffs and Licks 100 BPM 4/4 No samples

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