Most-charted alternative rock artists
6,398 artists have appeared on at least one countdown in the archive. They are ranked here by their combined results across every list: number of appearances, positions reached and how many different stations charted them. Browse alphabetically or see the listener-voted greatest artists.
| # | Artist | Entries | Lists | Songs | #1s | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 | Roy Orbison | 12 | 9 | 5 | – | 1989–2020 |
| 1402 | Vertical Horizon | 11 | 9 | 3 | – | 1999–2001 |
| 1403 | Khruangbin & Leon Bridges | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2020–2026 |
| 1404 | Bear Hands | 8 | 5 | 5 | – | 2014–2019 |
| 1405 | Barbie and the Kens | 9 | 9 | 1 | – | 1983–1995 |
| 1406 | The Fugees | 14 | 12 | 5 | – | 1996–2023 |
| 1407 | Timbuk 3 | 14 | 13 | 3 | – | 1986–2003 |
| 1408 | School is Cool | 6 | 4 | 6 | – | 2010–2015 |
| 1409 | Santigold | 13 | 11 | 5 | – | 2008–2026 |
| 1410 | Sly and the Family Stone | 14 | 8 | 8 | – | 1991–2026 |
| 1411 | Django Django | 9 | 9 | 3 | – | 2012–2026 |
| 1412 | Architecture in Helsinki | 8 | 6 | 7 | – | 2003–2025 |
| 1413 | Stealers Wheel | 10 | 10 | 1 | – | 2001–2025 |
| 1414 | Post Malone | 8 | 6 | 8 | – | 2017–2024 |
| 1415 | Beirut | 13 | 9 | 8 | – | 2008–2019 |
| 1416 | Possum Dixon | 10 | 10 | 1 | – | 1994–2023 |
| 1417 | Whitney Houston | 9 | 5 | 5 | – | 1987–2024 |
| 1418 | Cruel Sea | 12 | 9 | 7 | – | 1993–2018 |
| 1419 | Beabadoobee | 14 | 13 | 8 | – | 2020–2026 |
| 1420 | Band Aid | 7 | 7 | 1 | – | 1984–2006 |
| 1421 | Great White | 12 | 5 | 8 | – | 1990–2026 |
| 1422 | Jimmie's Chicken Shack | 11 | 9 | 4 | – | 1997–2004 |
| 1423 | Buddy Holly | 10 | 8 | 6 | – | 1991–2020 |
| 1424 | Shona Laing | 12 | 11 | 2 | – | 1987–1991 |
| 1425 | Khruangbin | 11 | 8 | 5 | – | 2018–2026 |
| 1426 | Jill Sobule | 15 | 14 | 2 | – | 1995–2023 |
| 1427 | Turnstile | 10 | 6 | 5 | – | 2022–2026 |
| 1428 | Liam Lynch | 22 | 22 | 2 | – | 2002–2014 |
| 1429 | Arrested Development | 12 | 10 | 4 | – | 1993–2023 |
| 1430 | Wire | 17 | 12 | 9 | – | 1987–2024 |
| 1431 | MC 900 Ft. Jesus | 12 | 12 | 2 | – | 1992–2006 |
| 1432 | Adrianne Lenker | 9 | 6 | 4 | – | 2020–2025 |
| 1433 | Voice of the Beehive | 11 | 11 | 4 | – | 1988–2002 |
| 1434 | New Politics | 12 | 12 | 4 | – | 2010–2020 |
| 1435 | David Bowie/Queen | 10 | 10 | 1 | – | 1981–2009 |
| 1436 | Third World | 7 | 7 | 1 | – | 1999–2005 |
| 1437 | Joe Strummer | 13 | 13 | 4 | – | 1988–2019 |
| 1438 | Halsey | 9 | 7 | 9 | – | 2015–2021 |
| 1439 | Brian Eno | 7 | 6 | 4 | – | 1988–2024 |
| 1440 | Toy Dolls | 14 | 12 | 3 | – | 1983–2003 |
| 1441 | Asking Alexandria | 7 | 7 | 7 | – | 2014–2021 |
| 1442 | The Go-Betweens | 14 | 11 | 6 | – | 1987–2026 |
| 1443 | Long Beach Dub All-Stars | 17 | 17 | 4 | – | 1999–2007 |
| 1444 | Loretta Lynn | 11 | 11 | 2 | – | 2005–2024 |
| 1445 | White Reaper | 11 | 9 | 4 | – | 2015–2023 |
| 1446 | Alexi Murdoch | 8 | 7 | 2 | – | 2004–2024 |
| 1447 | Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band | 11 | 3 | 8 | – | 2010–2024 |
| 1448 | Slowdive | 11 | 10 | 5 | – | 1991–2026 |
| 1449 | Sarah Blasko | 8 | 5 | 8 | – | 2004–2023 |
| 1450 | Dom Dolla | 6 | 6 | 6 | – | 2019–2025 |
| 1451 | Tyler, the Creator | 12 | 9 | 9 | – | 2019–2025 |
| 1452 | Thrice | 15 | 14 | 6 | – | 2003–2018 |
| 1453 | Meg Mac | 10 | 6 | 10 | – | 2014–2023 |
| 1454 | B.B. King | 6 | 6 | 1 | – | 2004–2020 |
| 1455 | John Cougar Mellencamp | 13 | 6 | 5 | – | 1991–2012 |
| 1456 | King Stingray | 8 | 4 | 8 | – | 2021–2023 |
| 1457 | Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker | 12 | 8 | 8 | – | 2009–2020 |
| 1458 | Francis Dunnery | 13 | 13 | 2 | – | 1994–2013 |
| 1459 | Spencer Davis Group | 10 | 10 | 1 | – | 1991–2025 |
| 1460 | Deadboy & The Elephantmen | 7 | 7 | 1 | – | 2007–2014 |
| 1461 | Static-X | 21 | 18 | 10 | – | 1999–2007 |
| 1462 | Dune Rats | 9 | 7 | 9 | – | 2016–2023 |
| 1463 | Tate McRae | 9 | 4 | 9 | – | 2022–2025 |
| 1464 | Cat Power | 19 | 15 | 12 | – | 2000–2026 |
| 1465 | Jerry Garcia | 8 | 5 | 4 | – | 1996–2026 |
| 1466 | Flobots | 9 | 6 | 5 | – | 2008–2010 |
| 1467 | Auf Der Maur | 12 | 12 | 1 | – | 2004–2014 |
| 1468 | Orville Peck | 9 | 8 | 5 | – | 2019–2026 |
| 1469 | The Knife | 7 | 6 | 2 | – | 2013–2024 |
| 1470 | Ace Frehley | 8 | 6 | 4 | – | 1990–2025 |
| 1471 | Al Stewart | 9 | 7 | 2 | – | 2004–2025 |
| 1472 | Linkin Park/Jay-Z | 13 | 12 | 4 | – | 2004–2006 |
| 1473 | Blow Monkeys | 14 | 14 | 1 | – | 1986–2014 |
| 1474 | The Mooney Suzuki | 8 | 8 | 1 | – | 2005–2014 |
| 1475 | Finch | 12 | 12 | 3 | – | 2002–2005 |
| 1476 | Econoline Crush | 14 | 7 | 5 | – | 1999–2010 |
| 1477 | Ocean Colour Scene | 7 | 5 | 3 | – | 1996–2025 |
| 1478 | Steve Winwood | 16 | 13 | 5 | – | 1986–2025 |
| 1479 | Rüfüs | 7 | 3 | 7 | – | 2013–2016 |
| 1480 | Hard | 14 | 7 | 2 | – | 2007–2014 |
| 1481 | Afroman | 14 | 14 | 2 | – | 2001–2008 |
| 1482 | Selah Sue | 8 | 5 | 8 | – | 2010–2022 |
| 1483 | O.A.R. | 15 | 14 | 4 | – | 2003–2006 |
| 1484 | Flying Lizards | 14 | 14 | 3 | – | 1978–2006 |
| 1485 | Bollock Brothers | 11 | 11 | 3 | – | 1988–2003 |
| 1486 | The Interrupters | 8 | 6 | 6 | – | 2016–2022 |
| 1487 | Bishop Briggs | 8 | 8 | 2 | – | 2016–2025 |
| 1488 | Joseph | 9 | 7 | 3 | – | 2016–2026 |
| 1489 | Paolo Nutini | 8 | 8 | 4 | – | 2006–2025 |
| 1490 | Skinny Puppy | 7 | 3 | 6 | – | 1991–2003 |
| 1491 | The Colourfield | 10 | 9 | 3 | – | 1985–1999 |
| 1492 | My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult | 13 | 13 | 1 | – | 1991–2003 |
| 1493 | Olivia Dean | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2025 |
| 1494 | Haysi Fantayzee | 9 | 9 | 1 | – | 1983–2003 |
| 1495 | Love | 9 | 7 | 2 | – | 2004–2024 |
| 1496 | The Special AKA | 12 | 12 | 2 | – | 1984–2020 |
| 1497 | Dar Williams | 12 | 5 | 9 | – | 2004–2020 |
| 1498 | Moist | 12 | 4 | 6 | – | 1999–2010 |
| 1499 | Catatonia | 12 | 10 | 3 | – | 1995–2025 |
| 1500 | Deep Blue Something | 14 | 14 | 2 | – | 1995–2006 |