Best indie rock channels for artists

Browse channels on this page and filter by subgenre like garage rock, post-punk, or shoegaze. Each channel shows what they cover and their response rate. Select the ones that match your sound, then send your track directly through Groover.

Most channels want quality production, originality, and music that fits their editorial line. Some focus on raw garage rock energy, others prefer polished alternative rock or atmospheric shoegaze. Check their recent features to understand their taste before you submit.

Indie rock channels help emerging artists reach dedicated fans who actively discover new music. They cover diverse styles from post-punk revival to lo-fi indie and bedroom pop. Getting featured builds credibility and can lead to playlist adds, press coverage, and growing your fanbase organically.

Send your best track that matches the channel's style. Write a short, personal message explaining why your music fits. Mention specific videos or features they've done that relate to your sound. Channels appreciate artists who actually know their content.

Every channel guarantees a response within 7 days. They listen to your full track and give written feedback. Some will feature you, others will explain why it's not a fit. If a channel doesn't reply, you automatically get your credits back. Response rates vary, but you always get feedback or your credits back.

Groover helps artists and their representatives (label managers, PR agents, publishers etc.) get their music heard.


Through an innovative web platform, Groover connects artists who want to promote their music with the best curators, radios and labels seeking emerging talents. On Groover, artists can send their music directly to a selection of blogs, radios, playlist curators, record labels and pros of their choice, get feedback guaranteed, and coverage!

Thanks to Groover, more than 3,000 active music curators and pros have given more than 4 million pieces of feedback, 1 million+ shares (reviews, playlist adds etc.) and 1,000+ signatures on record labels.

Yes, Groover is a paid platform that uses credits called Grooviz:

• 1 Grooviz = €1 (tax included, ~ $1.07 USD)

• Contacting a curator/pro costs 2 Grooviz

• Top-tier curators may cost more (4–6 Grooviz)
  

You can save up to 24% with discounted credit packs.

100%. Groover was built for indie and self-managed artists who want to promote their music without needing a label or traditional PR.

Curators provide actionable written feedback on your track, helping you understand your music’s strengths, get exposure, and grow your network.

Yes, but signing up is free and takes only a few minutes. You can browse curators and plan your campaign before sending your first track.