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.

2007 in New York by Alex Young, with Michael Roffman joining soon after. Consequence later rebranded and expanded its scope.
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.
A well-known site with large monthly traffic (millions of readers), strong social following, and influence among music lovers, culture consumers, and industry watchers.
First to cover breaking indie acts, album premieres, music and film stories, deep features; also runs its own podcast network and culture journalism.
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 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
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.
Sites like Consequence often pull from smaller blogs, playlists, and indie press for what’s fresh. Establish presence there first.
Every submission on Groover results in listening + feedback, so you can refine both sound and angle.
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.
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.
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.
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 has helped 600,000+ artists connect with music pros, land playlist placements, and grow their audience.
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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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