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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 'Southern Shinedown' by artist 'Blue Toms Projects'
Southern Shinedown

Blue Toms Projects

Playing blues and rock as well as we can.

Hi there. I'm playing guitar since the middle of 2002. Since the end of 2005 I'm playing with other people via  and  and also collaborate at the .
But also doing my own tunes

Rock - Southern Rock 70 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'THE PARTY' by artist 'Evan Paul'
THE PARTY

Evan Paul

Evan Paul is a very unique artist. His music is totally original, multi-genre, mostly acoustic,  new age, easy listening, uplifting and spiritual.

I'm a Canadian songwriter musician and have  recently released my first CD, 'Spirits in the Sky'. It's an instrumental, classical guitar album with sweeteners such as flute and strings. After decades of performing in various bands and as solo, I have finally settled on recording and writing, and only playing live ocasionally. Result, is a sweet, ea...

Rock - Classic Rock 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Ride in the Country (2022)' by artist 'The Editors of Life'
Ride in the Country (2022)

The Editors of Life

An amalgam of anything that passes thru one ear and out the other -- see our Interview page for details.

In our music, you'll hopefully find everything -- rock, orchestral, trip-hop, spacey/ambient, whatever -- most times all in one tune!! Mwah-ha-ha....  We follow no labels, guidelines, trends -- we write what we feel at any given moment; industrial one moment, folk the next.  You might hear smatterings of Floyd/Waters/Gilmour, a touch of Mike Nesmith, some Metheny, maybe even some Vangelis

Rock - Rock General 100 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Lazy Days (Chill Surf Rock Type Beat)' by artist 'Loagz Beatz'
Lazy Days (Chill Surf Rock Type Beat)

Loagz Beatz

Florida Music Producer - Sony Music Pub, Roc Nation, Empire, Trash Gang, Bay Eight Studios, Various TV / Media Sync & 700+ Indie Artists

Loagz Beatz is a Miami based music producer known for crafting genre-blending instrumentals across Rap, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Pop, and Alternative Rock. His work has landed with heavy hitters such as Sony Music Publishing, Roc Nation, Empire, Trash Gang, Bay Eight Studios, and top sync platforms.
His artist collabs include Burgos, RAZEGOD, BLUPILL, CHXPO, N...

Rock - Surf Rock 143 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'SUECO x MGK x MOD SUN TYPE BEAT "LOVE SICK"' by artist 'JT On Tha Track'
SUECO x MGK x MOD SUN TYPE BEAT "LOVE SICK"

JT On Tha Track

Boobies

Producer/beatmaker from Birmingham AL
Always feel free to hit me up, I'd love to work!

Rock - Punk 118 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'GOLD' by artist 'G A L L E O N ... Sail On!'
GOLD

G A L L E O N ... Sail On!

Come sail along with the original rock, folk-rock and modern country music of GALLEON ... Atlanta's unknown supergroup.  We are making music real again!

GALLEON is an Atlanta-based musical group which is making music real again and steadfastly believes life is too short to settle for ordinary music. Comprised of Elliott & June Michaels, William Easterling, Andre Fountain, and now seeking other musicians to complete their sound, this electric outfit plays a variety of tasteful, well-crafted or...

Rock - Folk Rock 80 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Primitive Sway' by artist 'Dave Rosky'
Picture for song 'SENTENCED (Instrumental Hard Rock)' by artist 'DreamSphere'
SENTENCED (Instrumental Hard Rock)

DreamSphere

Melodic Instrumental Metal

DreamSphere is a two man studio only Metal band. We produce powerful, catchy, yet melodic and accessible, instrumental Heavy Metal and Hard Rock music. 
We record purely for pleasure, as a leisure activity, but are deeply serious about the music we create. Although some songs do have lyrics, we use multiple lead guitars to take the place of vocal melodies.

Rock - Hard Rock 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Pieces Missing' by artist 'KillerMiller'
Pieces Missing

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

Rock - Psychedelic Rock 125 BPM 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 'So Far Away' by artist 'Steve Weyman'
So Far Away

Steve Weyman

see interview

i am Steve Weyman from Bristol England and been playing guitar since I was 9 years of age and doing paid gigs in bands from age 14 playing covers and originals. I am a bit older ( quite a bit older now ! I am not gigging at the moment . I am teaching guitar and concentrating more on writing and recording in m y little home studio. Don't write in a particular style, it comes out how it comes out !

Rock - Cover Songs 114 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song '5th MONDAY IN AUGUST' by artist 'VINNIE V. MUSIC'
5th MONDAY IN AUGUST

VINNIE V. MUSIC

Vinnie V. - Saxophonist, Multi Instrumentalist, Composer, Performer, and Audio Engineer from Sacramento, California. Records music from Jazz, Funk, Pop, & RnB.

Vinnie V. Brought up in Sacramento, California, Vinnie V. began learning Saxophone in the 8th grade. Under the direction of Nick Angiulo (R.I.P.), Vinnie studied music theory in High School graduating with a Scholarship from The Sacramento Jazz Society and The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. Vinnie V. was awarded Most Outstanding Mexican A...

Rock - Folk Rock 99 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'ORK!DEA' by artist 'Rino Aparo'
ORK!DEA

Rino Aparo

Producer and Composer Score Film, Movie Soundtrack, Epic Cinematic TV Games...

Producer and Composer Score Film, Movie Soundtrack, Epic Cinematic TV Games...
Germany Born, Pavia based, Rino is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, producer and sound engineer from Italy. 
Specialized in hard rock, psychedelic rock, rock blues, pop, ambient guitar. Experience with years of studio and live work as a musician and songwriter.

Rock - Psychedelic Rock 82 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Detective Story' by artist 'G-Diez'
Detective Story

G-Diez

The best music in Rock Style for advertising and cinema

Ideal music for commercials, movies, video games, parties and sporting events. Over 30 years of experience in composing music. Music style: Rock, Alternative rock, Funk, Pop, Folk music and more.

Rock - Instrumental Rock 94 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Ghosts' by artist 'Schumacher'
Ghosts

Schumacher

Schumacher's progressive music styles - Progressive, Celtic,  Acoustic.

Schumacher's music embraces a wide range of musical styles - a true blend of Progressive Rock, Celtic, and classical music arrangements. 
We try to make people feel, to capture and reflect emotion, and help others as their lives are touched by both good and bad. Our success is not our sales, but the comments listeners leave about how a song touched their hearts.
Check out 'The Snake in the Grass' or 'The Buffalo Dance'

Rock - Rock General 87 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Moonlight Heart' by artist 'Danny Bowman'
Moonlight Heart

Danny Bowman

Music has touched my life in an immeasurable way. I hope it touches you too.

Rock - Rock General 112 BPM 4/4

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 'Stand Tall' by artist 'Endless Methods'
Stand Tall

Endless Methods

New music coming soon.

Endless is not an actual band. It is a collective works project from collaborations and my own original music. I have other projects on this site as well.
www.soundclick.com/harryallen
www.soundclick.com/riar
I am open for collaborations, just give me a shout.

Rock - Hard Rock 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Resignation Accepted' by artist 'Andrew N Project'
Resignation Accepted

Andrew N Project

I am Andrew Negustorov - one-man band musician from Russia. The main motive of making music for me is the need to realize the creative potential.

Andrew N Project is the band that consists from the only participant so that is simply the artistic name of the one-man band musician who composes the music, plays all instruments (guitars, bass, keyboards), programs drum lines and makes all the necessary things related to sound-engineering. His - i.e. my - name is Andrew Negustorov

Rock - Instrumental Rock 100 BPM 4/4

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

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