Top media journalists in Philadelphia

Start with polished, release-ready tracks and a clear story about your music and artistic vision. Have professional press materials ready, including a concise bio, high-quality photos, and streaming links. On Groover, you get direct access to Philadelphia music journalists who guarantee they'll listen and reply to your submission within 7 days, so you know your pitch actually gets heard.

Yes, Philadelphia music journalists cover artists from across the United States and internationally. While local angle stories get priority, many journalists are open to covering compelling music from anywhere, especially if you're planning to tour through the city or have connections to the regional scene.

Philadelphia journalists cover a wide range of genres including indie rock, hip-hop, punk, electronic, soul, R&B, and experimental music. The city has a strong heritage in punk and hardcore, plus a deep hip-hop tradition and thriving indie scenes. Outlets like The 700 Level and local bloggers explore everything from classic Philly sounds to cutting-edge hybrid genres. Many journalists are open to unique stories and artists pushing creative boundaries.

On Groover, music journalists have 7 days to respond to your submission. If they don't reply within that timeframe, you get your credits back, so you never waste time waiting.

Music journalists in Philadelphia provide critical press coverage that builds your credibility and visibility. They're often connected to local venue bookers, radio programmers at stations like WKDU, and festival organizers throughout the city. A strong feature or review can lead to more gigs, radio play, and opportunities within Philadelphia's tight-knit music community.

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)
  

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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.