These music blogs are looking forward to your music (2026)

Getting heard is hard. Getting heard by the right people is even harder. Bloggers and editors get dozens of emails from bands and artists every day, and most of them end up unread in the trash. It's rarely because of the music, but almost always because of how it was submitted.

So you don't have to start from scratch, we've put together a list of music blogs and magazines that explicitly accept submissions from independent artists. First, a quick note that makes all the difference.

Before you hit send: no mass emails

It's tempting to build a mailing list, put all the addresses in BCC, and click "Send". It saves time, but that's exactly how the email comes across: like copy and paste. Editorial teams spot mass emails immediately and sort them out.

Instead, take a few minutes for each blog:

1. Read the latest articles and see what kind of music they feature.
2. Check whether the blog is active on social media, and follow it there.
3. Think about where your music really fits. A quiet singer-songwriter track with acoustic guitar doesn't belong on a hip-hop blog, and vice versa.

That way, you gradually build real connections instead of just sending emails.

The list: 13 blogs and magazines for submissions

The links lead to the respective submission or contact pages (as of October 2026). Always check whether the terms have changed before you send anything.

For almost all genres

A&R Factory – A well-known music blog with a large readership. According to its own description, labels, publishers, radio stations, PR people, managers, and sync agencies from all over the world are meant to be reading. Being seen there can open doors.

High Clouds – Started out as an online radio station and today mainly writes album and EP reviews for newcomers, across all genres.

Reyt Good Magazine – Focuses on honest feedback and publishes its own content daily. If you'd like someone to accompany an upcoming release, this is the right place.

Kings of A&R – A go-to place for new music and current trends. Accepts submissions from bands and artists of all kinds of styles.

Fame Magazine – Puts the spotlight on up-and-coming bands, solo acts, and producers, as well as trending new tracks from around the world.

Plastic Magazine – Reports on current releases, is open to track submissions, and gives useful feedback.

The Pit London – A platform for new independent music, founded by two childhood friends with a lot of heart for the local scene.

Stereo Stickman – An online magazine with news, interviews, and features from the underground that supports independent artists of all genres.

Urban Vault – Underground music, events, fashion, and interviews across genres, with fresh content on a regular basis.

Electronic music and dance

Sidekick Music – A playlist network for trending electronic music with a focus on indie and nu disco.

Hammarica – A network of over 40 dance music sites, each with its own niche and its own editorial style.

EKM.CO – A fixture for up-and-coming electronic acts since 2009: reviews, interviews, event reports, and curated playlists.

Hip-Hop

24 Hip-Hop – New hip-hop tracks, videos, and features on noteworthy artists from the worldwide scene every day.

5 Tips for Your Submission

The list alone won't get you far if your email doesn't convince. Keep these five things in mind:

1. Choose blogs that fit your sound

Pick a few blogs that truly match your genre and your style. Ten targeted emails are better than a hundred generic ones. Scattershot submissions annoy editors and hurt your reputation.

2. Follow the submission rules

Almost every blog states on its submission page exactly what it wants to see: format, links, deadlines, sometimes even the subject line. If you ignore that, you make it easy for the blog to pass over your email.

3. Address the right person

Find out who is responsible for submissions and write to that person directly. A sentence showing that you really know the blog – such as a reference to a recent article – works wonders.

4. Keep it short and clear

A short artist bio with the key points is enough. Nobody reads three pages of résumé. Describe in two or three sentences who you are, what your song sounds like, and why it's coming out right now. Remember: the person on the other end has little time.

5. Make access to your music as easy as possible

Put a clear link to your song and to your social media channels in the email – no download, no password, no detours. The fewer clicks needed, the greater the chance that your track actually gets heard.

Our tip: A SmartLink bundles all stores and your preview behind a single address. If you release through OneCrewRecords, you automatically get one for your release – ideal for your submission email. And with a promo card, you get a matching image for social media right along with it.

And then?

While you're putting your materials together, also look into funding programs, festivals, and performance opportunities. An acceptance can bring you a big stage or financial support and take your music to the next level. Just apply – the worst thing that can happen is a no.

Do you know more blogs?

Do you have a blog or magazine in mind that accepts submissions and is missing from this list? Let us know in the comments or swap ideas with other artists in the OneCrewRecords forum. Together, we'll make the list better.

Good luck with your submissions!