How to get on Consequence (without a direct submission)

Consequence (formerly Consequence of Sound) is a leading online music + culture publication, known for breaking stories in music, film, and TV since 2007. They don’t accept open submissions from unsigned artists, but you can still make waves. This guide shows how to generate buzz with curators and writers who influence what Consequence covers.

Consequence at a glance

  • Founded

    2007 in New York by Alex Young, with Michael Roffman joining soon after. Consequence later rebranded and expanded its scope.

  • Focus

    In-depth music news, album & festival reviews, pop culture, TV/film commentary, and podcasts. Covers genres from indie, rock, pop, hip-hop to experimental sounds.

  • Reach

    A well-known site with large monthly traffic (millions of readers), strong social following, and influence among music lovers, culture consumers, and industry watchers.

  • Notable

    First to cover breaking indie acts, album premieres, music and film stories, deep features; also runs its own podcast network and culture journalism.

  • Why artists care about Consequence

    A feature on Consequence gives credibility, reaches an audience that cares about serious music + art culture, opens doors to press, streaming, and industry buzz.


Consequence of Sound’s submission policy: how it really works

Consequence does not offer a public submission portal for emerging artists. Editorial picks are driven by what’s already happening in the scene, what’s generating buzz, and what fits the publication’s editorial vision

 Discover Indie curators like Consequence

You may not get your music directly into Consequence, but you can connect with the curators, writers, blogs, and tastemakers that influence their editorial lens. Groover helps you build that network – getting heard by people whose coverage often bubbles up to bigger outlets like them.

Kyle Stevens
Journalist
Dance Music
Covers dance and indie for NYC print press, with social boosts for artists.
Soho Sounds
Playlist
381K followers
Soho Sounds brings NYC’s eclectic energy, spotlighting fresh blends of hip-hop, house, and Afrobeat that move both body and mind.
Golden Hour Sound
Playlist, Canada
15K followers
A playlist looking for music that feels like driving down the coast on a roadtrip with friends or walking around NYC, always in the hunt for new indie artists.
Return Records
Label
Dance Pop
Return Records keeps New York’s indie spirit alive, backing artists who break the rules and supporting their careers beyond just streaming money.
Daniel Markus
Sound expert
Indie Pop
Brooklyn-based producer who bridges electronic experimentalism and pop sensibility, spotlighting the liminal spaces between art and commerce.
Black Barrel Records
Label
Indie Pop
Careful sound shapers with an in-house studio mixing indie rock’s moody precision and post-punk’s sharp edges, backing visionary artists in the DIY scene.
Indie Folk Central
Radio station
Indie folk
Global hub for dreamy indie folk—1M+ listeners monthly via YouTube, Spotify & beyond.
Electroposé
YouTube Channel
Chill out
Tastemaker for chill & electronic music with millions tuned in across YouTube & Spotify.
Bad Bitch Energy
Playlist
320K followers
Fierce Pop, Rap & R&B playlists packed with bold energy and female anthems.
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Get your music heard by Indie curators like Consequence

Build early momentum

Sites like Consequence often pull from smaller blogs, playlists, and indie press for what’s fresh. Establish presence there first.

Get feedback that sharpens your story

Every submission on Groover results in listening + feedback, so you can refine both sound and angle.

Reach industry-adjacent visibility

Consequence’s editorial scope includes not just music, but also film, TV, culture. By submitting to curators across those verticals, you tap visibility in overlapping communities.


Groover: Your shortcut to reputable music press

Consequence isn't on Groover—but the right curators are

While Consequence doesn’t accept direct submissions, many respected blogs, playlist curators, and radio stations do. Getting featured on these platforms can generate the buzz needed to catch the attention of larger music publications.

Connect with 3000+ music tastemakers

With Groover, you can submit your music directly to a diverse network of indie curators—blogs, playlist owners, and radio stations—all actively looking for fresh talent. Every submission guarantees feedback, ensuring your music gets heard.

Artists who build momentum get noticed

Many independent artists have used Groover to land reviews, features, and playlist placements, which in turn helped them gain industry recognition. Creating visibility through the right channels is key to making waves in the music world.

Groover connects you with music pros and curators who actually listen

Groover has helped 600,000+ artists connect with music pros, land playlist placements, and grow their audience.

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Discover how Groover can help you accelerate your career

Connect with the right curators & industry pros to get real feedback, exposure, and career opportunities.


Frequently asked questions

No. This page isn’t affiliated with Consequence. It’s meant to show independent artists how to build visibility and connect with curators in a similar editorial space via Groover.

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