Dedications:
Jonathan 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 πŸ’™ For That Someone Who'll Know It's for Them β€œI'm not putting their name here because they'll know exactly who they are when they hear it!!! Michelle Foo Fighters - Times Like These πŸ–€ For Anyone Having a Rough Week β€œTo anybody who's had one of those weeks where nothing seems to go right...
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Listen live to The Alternative One

This is The Alternative One, live. Press play for modern rock, grunge, indie and alt-pop, mixed by a real programming team 24 hours a day. You’ll hear the bands that shaped alternative music next to new artists we think you should know.

The stream is free and needs no account. Keep this page open while you work, or get the free app for iPhone and Android to listen on the go. Hear something you love? Check the recently played list, or send us a request.

Today’s schedule (Eastern Time)

  • 2:00 am – 8:00 am: Where Modern Rock Meets Grunge
  • 8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Listener Requests with Sporto
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Emerging Artists Spotlight
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 am: Modern Rock Show with Sporto

Weekly Shows

The Alternative One! Where Modern Rock Meets Grunge Show!

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Where Modern Rock Meets Grunge!

2:00 am - 8:00 am

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Where Modern Rock Meets Grunge!

Breaking Boundaries, One Song at a Time...

From the groundbreaking sounds of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, and Stone Temple Pilots to the modern bands carrying that guitar-driven spirit forward, this show connects alternative rock’s rebellious past with its constantly evolving future.

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Listener Requests

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Listener Requests

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Listener Requests

By Sporto

Have a favorite song that deserves another spin? Looking to share a track with friends, family, or someone special? Send us your request, and we'll do our best to feature it on the air.

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Frequently asked questions

What radio station plays alternative rock?

The Alternative One plays alternative and modern rock 24/7. It’s free to stream online at alternativeone.radio or on our iPhone and Android apps.

Is The Alternative One free?

Yes. The stream is free and you don’t need an account. Just press play.

How do I request a song?

Send a request or dedication on our Song Dedications page. Our team reviews every request. We can’t promise every song airs, but Listener Requests with Sporto plays your picks every morning.

How can I listen on my phone?

Download the free app for iPhone or Android, or open alternativeone.radio in your phone’s browser.


Who we are

We are “The Alternative One!” – your go-to modern rock radio station streaming the best in grunge, modern rock and underground tracks from the 1990s to today, on air since 2022! Modern alternative rock combines rock, grunge, Alt pop, and electronic elements to deliver a unique, catchy, and introspective sound. #modernrockradio #alternativerock #grunge

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