Indie and Alternative radio stations live
The most popular Indie and Alternative stations in the US in one place: 717 stations from 53 states, playing live 24 hours a day. Pick one and listen free in your browser.
- Stations
- 717
- Cities
- 451
- Regions
- 53
93XRT
88.5 XPN
105.9 The X
World Famous KROQ 106.7
90.7 WFUV
88Nine Radio
92.5 The River
107.1 The Peak
101.9 KINK FM
Radio 104.1 WMRQ
Alt 104.5
Q101
The Colorado Sound 105.5
La Ranchera 106.7 FM / 1540 AM
DC101
102.9 The Buzz
91.1 WFMU
96.5 KOIT
89.3 The Current
91.7 KXT
94/7 Alternative Portland
WNCW 88.7
101.1 WJRR
88.5 The SoCal Sound
ALT 98.7
Alt AZ 93-3
105.7 The Point
Radio K
106.7 WTLC
103.3 The Edge
Radio Woodstock 100.1
107one
88.9 WERS
X96
MVYRadio - WMVY 88.7 FM
KKFI 90.1 FM
91.3 WYEP
101X
90.9 The Bridge
97.9 The Hill WCHL – WCHL 1360 AM
99X
94.5 The Buzz
Lightning 100 - WRLT
Live 105
95.9 The River
The Globe
107.7 The End
KUTX 98.9
Ocean 98.1 FM
FM 102.1
Alt 92.3
Z104.5 THE EDGE
Channel 93.3
Strawberry Tongue Radio
WGRD 97.9 FM
89.7 The River
106.5 The End
WMSE 91.7FM
LPM Music 91.9
89.7 WTMD HD 2
Alt 98.7 Detroit
96.9 The Fox
97.3 KBCO
Alt 94.9
101.5 The Fridge
105.5 Triple M
Alternative 105.7
The River 93.9 FM - WRSI
Radio Boise
104.9 the X
Alt 103.7
El Zol 97.1
New Rock 104.1
WMSS Super 91.1 FM
Indy 103.3
SomaFM PopTron (128k MP3)
The Q 94.5
2000 FM - R & B | Hip-Hop
WNXP 91.One
92/9 FM
95X
Bob FM
SomaFM Indie Pop Rocks! (128k AAC)
Razor 94.7
X1079
Jazz 91.7 FM
Alt 94.7
102.7 FM EQX
Z 103.3
107.3 Alternative Cleveland
93.9X
181.FM The Buzz (Alt. Rock)
Radio Free Santa Fe 98.1
Your Only Alternative 90.1
90.5 WERG
NPR Rocks @ 91.3
88.5 WRUR
KANM 90.3 FM
Indie 102.3
Channel 98.9
States with the most Indie and Alternative stations
Where Indie and Alternative plays most on American radio.
Cities with the most Indie and Alternative stations
The most popular Indie and Alternative stations
The most popular Indie and Alternative stations in the US are 93XRT, 88.5 XPN, 105.9 The X, World Famous KROQ 106.7 and 90.7 WFUV. The list above is ordered by popularity and brings together 717 stations playing Indie and Alternative. You can also sort them A–Z or see the newest.
Indie and Alternative across the US
California has the most Indie and Alternative stations (57), followed by New York (44), Texas (36) and Illinois (32). Among cities, New York, Chicago and San Francisco stand out.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular Indie and Alternative station?
The most popular Indie and Alternative station in the US is 93XRT, followed by 88.5 XPN, 105.9 The X and World Famous KROQ 106.7.
How many Indie and Alternative stations are there?
We list 717 stations playing Indie and Alternative in 53 states and 451 towns and cities, and new ones are added all the time.
Which state has the most Indie and Alternative stations?
California, with 57 Indie and Alternative stations, followed by New York and Texas.
How do I listen to Indie and Alternative radio for free?
Click any Indie and Alternative station on this page to open it and press play. It starts straight away, live and free, in your browser.
Do I have to pay or sign up?
No. Every station is 100% free and needs no account or app.