Train - Calling All Angels
I need a sign, to that blonde girl from Bleecker Street, Red Lion Sat 12:34 we had a moment...
Out to LA
Radiohead - High and Dry
💙 For That Someone Who'll Know It's for Them “I'm not putting their name here because they'll know exactly who they are when they hear it!!!
Michelle
Foo Fighters - Times Like These
🖤 For Anyone Having a Rough Week “To anybody who's had one of those weeks where nothing seems to go right...
The Alternative One is an online modern rock and alternative radio station that streams worldwide, 24 hours a day. This guide covers the practical side: how to listen, what you will hear, and the ways you can take part. For the story behind the station, read About The Alternative One.
Our programming covers the whole alternative spectrum:
Not sure what any of those mean? Our genre guides explain them: What Is Alternative Rock?, What Is Grunge Music? and New Wave vs. Alternative Rock.
Times can change, so always check the current radio show schedule.
Every month our programming team publishes charts covering different corners of alternative music: Alternative Rock, Modern Rock, Indie Rock, Synth-Pop, Electronic Rock and Emerging Alternative. They are our editorial picks, not sales charts. Browse the Top of the Month archive.
Want to hear something, or dedicate a song to someone? Use our Song Dedications page. Requests are reviewed by our team and are not guaranteed to air. Approved dedications may appear on the site.
Our artist profiles cover the history, essential albums and best songs of the bands we play, from Nirvana and The Cure to Future Islands and The Midnight.
We are always looking for original music from touring artists and bands. Read the guidelines and submit your music. Our programming team reviews submissions, and submission does not guarantee airplay.
Advertisers and partners can learn about reaching our audience on the Promote page.
Yes. Listening on the website and apps is free.
Yes. The Alternative One streams worldwide.
Follow the guidelines on our submission page.
The Alternative One is part of the NextWave Broadcasting Network family of radio stations.
About this article: Written and fact-checked by The Alternative One editorial team, the programmers and music writers behind the station’s on-air shows. Last reviewed October 2, 2026. Read our editorial standards or tell us about a correction.
We are “The Alternative One!” – your go-to modern rock radio station featuring the best in grunge, modern rock music and underground tracks since the 1990s! Modern alternative rock combines rock, grunge, Alt pop, and electronic elements to deliver a unique, catchy, and introspective sound. #modernrockradio #alternativerock #grunge
