It won’t be easy to get your music heard by 2025. Even harder is getting your music in front of the right people. Blogs, journalists, and other big names in the industry often complain about uninvited PR emails sent by bands. It can be not easy to know how to proceed.
Do not be afraid. This guide to influential blogs and sites that accept and welcome these emails has been put together by us.
Before you send an email, let’s exercise caution. Under no circumstances should you send a mass email. You may save time by putting these addresses in a BCC box, but sending a group message will definitely burn more bridges.
Take some time to look at each website individually. See what kind of music they like and then try to relate. You should not contact a hip-hop blog if you’re a sensitive singer-songwriter who sings over an acoustic. Look them up on Twitter and read their latest articles. Try to find common ground with your music. You already know how to do it.
Start submitting music to blogs
A&R Factory
A&R Factory has a large readership that includes record label owners, radio station and manager owners, and PR executives.
HighClouds
HighClouds calls itself the “Music Junkies’ Bible.” Originally an online radio station for emerging artists in all genres, it now reviews albums and EPs.
Reyt Good Magazine
RGM specializes in helping artists and bands develop by providing honest feedback from other artists. They want to collaborate with bands and artists to promote their next release.
Sidekick
Sidekick Music is a leading playlist network for trendy electronic music, with a preference for Indie and Nu Disco. It is a leader in the field and is on a mission to create a platform for artists to showcase their music.
Hammarica
Hammarica is a network of more than 40 dance music websites, each with its editorial style and sub-niche. Hammarica is committed to promoting electronic artists with stories and levelling the playing field.
24 Hip-Hop
24 Hip-Hop is an online platform that features new hip-hop/contemporary content and music every day. They feature remarkable artists from the rapidly growing hip-hop music industry.
Urban Vault
Urban Vault brings you the best in underground music, fashion, events and interviews around the globe. Urban Vault updates its content regularly with new and relevant material.
Kings of A&R
Kings of A&R provides information on new music trends and helps you discover new music. All types of artists and bands are welcome to submit music.
Fame Magazine
Fame Magazine, a platform for up-and-coming bands, soloists, and music producers, spotlights some of the hottest tracks in the world.
Plastic Mag
Plastic Mag is always interested in receiving your tracks and will provide useful feedback.
The Pit London
The Pit London would be the ideal place to submit new independent music. TPL was founded by childhood friends Tramell “Darkstepper”, Mugarura, and Alfred Afari. They share a passion for home-grown music.
Tips for submitting your music to blogs
You’ve now got a long list of blogs where you can submit your music. Now, it’s up to you to present yourself and your tracks in the best possible way. Here are some top tips on how to reach more people and get your music heard by blogs.
Find the right blogs.
We mentioned this at the beginning, but the best way to do it is to choose blogs with tracks and genres similar to your own. Sending out a lot of generic emails may frustrate potential listeners. Your submissions should be targeted to the blogs that are most likely to like your style and sound.
Follow ALL Guidelines
You should pay close attention to the submission guidelines of any blog you are submitting to. Ignoring the guidelines will only make things harder for you and increase your chances of being overlooked. You can usually find guidelines on the blog submission page.
Contact details
Find the contact information of the person responsible for the submissions. Send them an email demonstrating your interest and that you have taken the time to read the blog.
Could you keep it simple and clear?
Include a bio of your artist that highlights the key aspects of you and your music. It should be interesting enough to grab the blogger’s interest but don’t overwhelm them with text or an essay. Take into account the busy schedules and demands of your recipients.
Make it easy to access your music.
Do not forget to include links that are clear to your social media and music accounts. It should be obvious, but the more easily accessible and popular your music is, the more likely you are to get more attention and have it shared on music blogs.
Since you’re in the swing of filling out submissions, why not continue this and send off some applications for relevant Music Funding Opportunities or even Festival and performance Opportunities, too? These applications could lead to you hitting it big and landing a big stage slot or funding bursary that can elevate your music to the next level. Go for it!