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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 'What To Do' by artist 'Around The Corner'
What To Do

Around The Corner

Grouchy, aloof, ill tempered. Other than that, Im a bag of laffs.

Rock - Classic Rock

Picture for song 'Pray For Me' by artist 'Waffle'
Pray For Me

Waffle

Hard driving, guitar oriented rock band from Oklahoma City.      'It's not just for breakfast anymore.'

Official Waffle Website:  https://www.facebook.com/waffle.syrup.568
Welcome to the 'Waffle' page at soundclick.com.  The band toured regionally for years playing venues all across the Southwest.  Waffle has shared the bill with several top national and regional acts including Kid Rock, Tonic, Seven Mary Three, Candlebox, Big Wreck, Econoline Crush, Stabbing Westward, Slobberbone, Mayfield

Rock - Rock General No samples

Picture for song 'GTO - Firestarter' by artist 'Taylor of GTO'
GTO - Firestarter

Taylor of GTO

GTO 2025

GTO is currently in studio recording tracks for their upcoming album.  Stay tuned!

Rock - Hard Rock

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 'Mississauga Man' by artist 'Morris P Rainville'
Mississauga Man

Morris P Rainville

Canadian Country & Bluegrass Singer/Songwriter

BFONT FACE='Courier Bold'FONT COLOR='003399'FONT SIZE='7'Morris P. Rainville/FONT/B
H2BCountry Music Singer/Songwriter/B/H2
BFONT SIZE='4'M/FONTMorris has had many songs charted in Canada and Europe during the 1990s and his music has been available on the Internet since the year 2000. At first it was on MP3.com and now on BIGSoundClick.com, Reverbnation and myspace.com/BIG.  By August 2019, his Total Internet Plays & Video views have now passed...

Rock - Southern Rock

Picture for song 'The Enemy within.' by artist 'Perfidious Albion'
The Enemy within.

Perfidious Albion


Rock - Hard Rock

Picture for song 'Let her ride' by artist 'David L Mullins'
Let her ride

David L Mullins

I love writing songs about life, love and personal experiences. I love all good music, but I am a country boy at heart.

I write songs that tell a story, and I have lived long enough to have witnessed a lot of stories both good and bad. I like all good music. I write because I just enjoy it.

Rock - Rock n Roll

Picture for song 'eMastered_Mancave Jams17 Oct 2025Anthony Bobby Jim' by artist 'Man On A String'
eMastered_Mancave Jams17 Oct 2025Anthony Bobby Jim

Man On A String

Man On A string is a compilation of various projects written, formulated, and recorded at what was previously known as Westwood Studios now the 'Mancave'...mana

Rock - Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'Platinum Wire' by artist 'MyndsEye'
Platinum Wire

MyndsEye

MyndsEye....original...high energy...multi genre sound...which includes  instrumentals as well as vocal songs.

Welcome to my Soundclick page. All material is original, multi-genre and composed, arranged, performed, recorded and produced by MyndsEye (Ron Silverlight). Amazing guitar work by John Fiore on selected songs. Collabs. with David James, Superfoam and Marilyn Hollis on selected songs. Original hand drawn art work (the 'red' MyndsEye cd cover) by Adam Morrow.
Some influences for me ha...

Rock - Rock General

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 'Distant Thunder' by artist 'Gary Skopick's Redshift'
Distant Thunder

Gary Skopick's Redshift

Solid Rock, Metal, Progressive, Jazz, Alternative,Blues, Fusion, World, Funk, and Classical original Instrumentals Played with guitar virtuosity.

Band/artist history
Guitarist,  has remained the one constant with  over the years. Based out of the western suburbs of Chicago, the band has taken many turns in band members over the past 30 years. Drummer Dave Goode kept in touch with Gary after they met while Dave was touring as Frank Marino's drummer. This summer Dave and Gary have been collabo...

Rock - Instrumental Rock 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 'Afterglow (Original Extended Version)' by artist 'Wade Farlowe'
Afterglow (Original Extended Version)

Wade Farlowe

No claims of being a performer. I just give it what little I've taught myself musically by songwriting. Recorded by mic, straight to computer as sound on sound.

Born at an early age, I was just a kid at the time....from there memory escapes me, until 2000 or 2001 when I decided to teach myself guitar. In order to teach myself guitar, I took to writing songs. From there, I added bass and occasionally, harmonica and a small touch of electric guitar. Not much of a performer, but I love to experi...

Rock - Classic Rock

Picture for song 'Solaris (Inspired By Rush)' by artist 'Coolredguitar'
Solaris (Inspired By Rush)

Coolredguitar

Rock Instrumentals, Acoustic Instrumentals, Guitar Instrumentals

Original rock, Synth and Acoustic Instrumentals
Some personal quote's of mine......'Live life to its fullest, its all good as long as it does not hurt another' and  'Be honest and believe in everything that you do, the payback and rewards of doing this are great!'  In saying that, turn up the volume and rock on!

Rock - Progressive Rock

Picture for song 'Infected Me Now 3' by artist 'Belly Button'
Infected Me Now 3

Belly Button

Belly Button is the lead singer and writer. Some topics might be uncomfortable.

Rock - Punk

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 'Storm Bringer' by artist 'Electric Shadow'
Storm Bringer

Electric Shadow

A duo promoting peace through their music. We have hard rock with whaling lead guitar to acoustic love songs..something for everyone.....formerly known as JERRY

Welcome take your shoes off and stay a while. J&C :) ;)
 
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Rock - Rock n Roll No samples

Picture for song 'Down From the Sky' by artist 'Frederick Serafim'
Down From the Sky

Frederick Serafim

Primary Site for Frederick's Rock Fusion Music & Philosophy

Primary site for Frederick's rock fusion incorporating elements of rock, electronic, folk, symphonic, world, blues, jazz, latin, and country influences, with lyrics based upon personal experience, informed spiritual humanitarianism, and political/religious independence. 
F. J. Serafim - Vocals, Electric/Acoustic/Synth Guitars, Synthesizers, Pianos, Bass & Production
Hi Frederick, I liked the lyrical concept, the musical arrangement...

Rock - Classic Rock

Picture for song 'Tweed Deluxe Jam' by artist 'Sounds like home'
Tweed Deluxe Jam

Sounds like home

Welcome - happy to have you here!

Hi!
Im a singer, songwriter and guitarist and I like to use this site to share some of my (or my bands) 'work in progress'. 
Sketches, demos, rehearsals or just playing for myself. 
Its mainly guitar- and song-based music, ranging from folk/americana to all-out-rock.
I hope you enjoy it!

Rock - Garage Rock

Picture for song 'Hollow Game ...(80s reflection)' by artist 'Gloria May Byron'
Hollow Game ...(80s reflection)

Gloria May Byron

New Releases!  -Beautiful Mosaic  -See Me feat Harry & The British Boys   -Let Your Kingdom Come! (English, Arabic & Russian Editions) & -Don't Let Go!

*Congratulations from Global Recognition Awards*
https://globalrecognitionawards.org/winners/2025/gloria-may-byron-recognized-with-a-2025-global-recognition-award/
Gloria May Byron has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for her exceptional achievements in leadership and artistic accomplishment that transcend traditional bou...

Rock - Rock n Roll No samples