Best media and journalists in Austin

Start with polished tracks, professional press photos, and a clear artist story that connects to Austin's music culture. Research which outlets and journalists cover your genre and study their recent coverage. On Groover, you get direct access to Austin media professionals who guarantee they'll listen and reply to your submission. This eliminates the uncertainty of cold pitching and ensures your music gets heard by the right people.

Yes. Austin journalists cover artists from across the United States and internationally, especially those touring through Texas or playing SXSW. Outlets here are particularly open to indie rock, psych, Americana, and electronic artists regardless of location.

Austin media covers a wide range including indie rock, psychedelic music, Americana, country, garage rock, and electronic. The city's heritage runs from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Spoon, and current coverage reflects that diversity. Publications like Consequence and local blogs explore everything from traditional Texas sounds to experimental hybrid genres. Many journalists here champion artists pushing boundaries while staying rooted in strong songwriting.

On Groover, journalists and media professionals have 7 days to respond. If they don't reply, you get your credits back, so you never waste time waiting.

Austin journalists don't just write features - they're connected to the city's venue bookers, festival programmers, and radio stations like KUTX. Getting covered by local media often leads to live opportunities at key Austin venues, playlist adds, and introductions to the broader Texas music industry. Their coverage carries weight both locally and nationally given Austin's reputation as a music hub.

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.