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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

States with the most Indie and Alternative stations

Where Indie and Alternative plays most on American radio.

California57 stations New York44 stations Texas36 stations Illinois32 stations Colorado25 stations Florida24 stations Wisconsin21 stations Pennsylvania20 stations Virginia20 stations North Carolina19 stations Michigan18 stations Indiana17 stations Tennessee16 stations Washington16 stations Iowa13 stations Massachusetts13 stations Louisiana12 stations Ohio12 stations Minnesota11 stations Kentucky10 stations Oregon10 stations Alabama8 stations Arizona8 stations District of Columbia8 stations Georgia8 stations Missouri8 stations South Carolina8 stations Vermont8 stations Alaska7 stations New Mexico7 stations South Dakota6 stations Connecticut5 stations Oklahoma5 stations Arkansas4 stations Idaho4 stations Mississippi4 stations Nebraska4 stations New Jersey4 stations Nevada4 stations Rhode Island4 stations Hawaii3 stations Maryland3 stations Maine3 stations Montana3 stations North Dakota3 stations New Hampshire3 stations Utah3 stations West Virginia3 stations Wyoming3 stations Delaware2 stations Kansas2 stations Northern Mariana Islands1 station Puerto Rico1 station

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The most popular Indie and Alternative stations

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 list on this page starts with the most popular Indie and Alternative stations in the US.

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.

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