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Alternative

Alternative music is a broad and evolving genre that blends elements of indie, rock, pop, and electronic influences, often pushing the boundaries of mainstream sound. Characterized by introspective lyrics, atmospheric production, and genre-blurring experimentation, alternative artists craft emotionally raw and sonically diverse music. From moody, synth-driven soundscapes to acoustic-driven confessionals, the genre offers both intimate storytelling and bold, innovative production. Whether through lush, layered compositions or stripped-down vulnerability, alternative music thrives on authenticity, individuality, and a willingness to defy conventions.

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May 22, 2025

Vice City
Marki
1 tracks
May 21

Acustico, Vol. 2
Ruido Cassette
3 tracks
May 21

Starboy (Instrumental)
Petrov
9 tracks
May 21

Starboy
Petrov
7 tracks
May 21

Let It Kill You Arto Saari Soundtrack
Nick Andre
12 tracks
May 21

SE MUERE UN HADA
ANASOF•
Miranda Santizo
1 tracks
May 21

Les oranges
Félicien Lia
1 tracks
May 20

Ojos De Alonjolí
pablopablo
1 tracks
May 20

Let It Kill You Nora Vasconcellos
Nick Andre
7 tracks
May 19

I'm On The Way
Scarebeatz•
Favors The Brave•
Rap King
1 tracks
May 19

Let It Kill You Max Schaaf Soundtrack
Nick Andre
11 tracks
May 19

Dreamy Music for Cozy Comfort
thankful for the rain
25 tracks
May 18

+1 (versões)
Lil Fuub•
LinoMC
4 tracks
May 18

Prem Ban Ja
Shubham Sahu•
Karishma Khan
1 tracks
May 18

New Benck
$quib
2 tracks
May 18

$qu/lson
$quib
2 tracks
May 17

Peanut Butter
Joey Montclair
1 tracks
May 17

Accidentally Fetishized Cover Girl
Reverse Pathogen
27 tracks
May 17

No Problem
Keharo
1 tracks
May 16

With You
Common Hymnal•
Jenny Wahlström•
James Paek
1 tracks
May 16

Pool (Gravagerz Version - Sped Up & Slowed Down)
Gravagerz•
kiki wera
3 tracks
May 16

Last Night
Lateef The Truthspeaker•
Nick Andre
1 tracks
May 16

Inte som alla andra, precis som alla andra (feat. Joakim Berg)
Peder Stenberg•
Joakim Berg
1 tracks
May 16

UFO Selfie
Karson City Rebels
1 tracks
May 16

Let Me Be Water
Madame Gandhi
10 tracks
May 16

Great Place To Fly A Kite
Surrounded By Capybaras
1 tracks
May 16

Loose Enchantment
Coffin Prick
11 tracks
May 16

With a Smile (What So Not & Synergy's 'Dreamer' Dub)
Maiah Manser•
What So Not•
Synergy
1 tracks
May 16

Nektar
Wonder Eve
1 tracks
May 16

Tonight
Ricks•
BKO•
Yung Dada
2 tracks
May 16

Balloon
Gab Mabanta
1 tracks
May 16

Aikaa vaan
Mutka
1 tracks
May 16

Emo Regulation
RIP Swirl•
Ydegirl
6 tracks
May 16

Sydämel on kiire
Keko Salata
4 tracks
May 16

Róże
Zuza Jabłońska
1 tracks
May 16

Again
Joey Montclair
1 tracks
May 16

Mi Flor
Bella Dose
1 tracks
May 16

You’re the One
Elliot Baxter
1 tracks
May 16

BISOUS SALÉS & COQUILLAGES
Odetto
4 tracks
May 16

best year of my life
Jude Barclay
8 tracks

May 21, 2025

Starboy
Petrov
7 tracks
May 21

Starboy (Instrumental)
Petrov
9 tracks
May 21

Let It Kill You Arto Saari Soundtrack
Nick Andre
12 tracks
May 20

Let It Kill You Nora Vasconcellos
Nick Andre
7 tracks
May 19

Let It Kill You Max Schaaf Soundtrack
Nick Andre
11 tracks
May 19

Dreamy Music for Cozy Comfort
thankful for the rain
25 tracks
May 18

+1 (versões)
Lil Fuub•
LinoMC
4 tracks
May 17

Accidentally Fetishized Cover Girl
Reverse Pathogen
27 tracks
May 16

Goodbye Small Head
Ezra Furman
12 tracks
May 16

Old Commotion
Jared Klok
6 tracks
May 16

Let Me Be Water
Madame Gandhi
10 tracks
May 16

best year of my life
Jude Barclay
8 tracks
May 16

Loose Enchantment
Coffin Prick
11 tracks
May 16

BISOUS SALÉS & COQUILLAGES
Odetto
4 tracks
May 16

KIT & FEM
joyful
12 tracks
May 16

Earcandy
Miso Extra
12 tracks
May 16

Letting Go
Madison Watkins
5 tracks
May 16

Bittersüß (Baller Deluxe)
Abor & Tynna
25 tracks
May 16

Sydämel on kiire
Keko Salata
4 tracks
May 16

Emo Regulation
RIP Swirl•
Ydegirl
6 tracks

May 22, 2025

Vice City
Marki
1 tracks
May 21

Les oranges
Félicien Lia
1 tracks
May 21

Acustico, Vol. 2
Ruido Cassette
3 tracks
May 21

SE MUERE UN HADA
ANASOF•
Miranda Santizo
1 tracks
May 20

Ojos De Alonjolí
pablopablo
1 tracks
May 19

I'm On The Way
Scarebeatz•
Favors The Brave•
Rap King
1 tracks
May 18

Prem Ban Ja
Shubham Sahu•
Karishma Khan
1 tracks
May 18

$qu/lson
$quib
2 tracks
May 18

New Benck
$quib
2 tracks
May 17

No Problem
Keharo
1 tracks
May 17

Peanut Butter
Joey Montclair
1 tracks
May 16

Róże
Zuza Jabłońska
1 tracks
May 16

Inte som alla andra, precis som alla andra (feat. Joakim Berg)
Peder Stenberg•
Joakim Berg
1 tracks
May 16

Forgiveness
Cy Leo
2 tracks
May 16

Kleine Tattoos
Paula Engels
1 tracks
May 16

With a Smile (What So Not & Synergy's 'Dreamer' Dub)
Maiah Manser•
What So Not•
Synergy
1 tracks
May 16

Again
Joey Montclair
1 tracks
May 16

Ainakaan sä et
Alma Alanko
1 tracks
May 16

Mi Flor
Bella Dose
1 tracks
May 16

Chemical Reaction
Debbii Dawson
1 tracks