Top media journalists for music in the United States

Use Groover to send your track directly to active music journalists and media pros in the US. Browse profiles, select journalists who cover your genre, and submit your music. You get guaranteed feedback within 7 days, or your credits back if they don't respond.

Music journalists want quality production, a clear story, and authentic style. They look for artists who fit their coverage area, whether that's indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, folk, or other genres. A strong bio, professional press photos, and previous releases help you stand out.

The United States has the world's largest and most diverse music press. From major outlets in New York and LA to regional blogs covering local scenes, American journalists cover every genre imaginable. The US media landscape includes indie publications, hip-hop blogs, electronic music sites, rock magazines, and genre-specific outlets that can help break new artists.

Target journalists who actively cover your genre and style. Send a professional pitch with your best track, compelling bio, and clear story. Mention any previous press, notable shows, or unique background. Follow up respectfully and build genuine relationships with media pros who support your music.

Response rates vary, but through Groover you're guaranteed feedback within 7 days or you get your credits back. Journalists might offer a feature, interview, album review, or constructive feedback. Even if they don't write about you immediately, you're building connections that can lead to future coverage as your career grows.

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.