Top media & journalists in Los Angeles

Start with a polished track, professional press materials, and a clear story about your music and what makes it relevant now. Research which journalists cover your genre and tailor your pitch to their beat. On Groover, you get direct access to LA media professionals who commit to listening to your submission and replying within 7 days. This eliminates the guesswork of cold emailing and ensures your music gets heard by the right people.

Yes. LA journalists cover artists from across the United States and internationally, especially in genres like hip-hop, electronic, and indie rock where the city has global influence. Many outlets focus on sound and story over geography, though having upcoming LA shows or local connections can strengthen your pitch.

Los Angeles media cover a wide spectrum including hip-hop, indie rock, electronic, R&B, experimental beat music, and psychedelic sounds. The city's legacy spans from gangsta rap and the TDE roster to the Brainfeeder beat scene and indie labels like Innovative Leisure. Journalists often champion hybrid genres and artists pushing boundaries, reflecting LA's diverse and innovative music culture. Many outlets prioritize unique voices and compelling stories over strict genre definitions.

On Groover, media professionals have 7 days to respond to your submission. If they don't reply within that window, you get your credits back, so you never waste time waiting in limbo.

Media coverage in LA provides credibility, visibility to industry professionals, and access to the city's network of bookers, venues, and sync opportunities. A feature from a respected journalist can lead to radio play on stations like KCRW, festival bookings, and connections within LA's massive entertainment industry. Coverage creates momentum that attracts labels, agents, and collaborators in one of the world's most influential music markets.

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.