Best shoegaze playlists

Browse our list of verified shoegaze playlist curators who accept submissions. Filter by follower count, response rate, and subgenres like dream pop or noise rock. You can contact multiple playlists at once and track all your submissions in one place.

Curators want quality production with strong guitar textures, atmospheric vocals, and authentic shoegaze or dream pop vibes. They look for tracks that fit their playlist mood and will resonate with their followers. Many also consider noise rock and indie rock crossover appeal.

Shoegaze has seen a major resurgence with new artists blending dream pop melodies, noise rock energy, and modern production. Listeners crave the genre's immersive soundscapes and emotional depth. Playlists help fans discover both classic influences and fresh takes on the shoegaze sound.

Send your best-produced tracks with clear mixing that highlights your guitar layers and vocals. Write a personal message explaining your influences and what makes your sound unique within shoegaze, dream pop, or noise rock. Target playlists that match your specific style and energy level.

Every curator responds within 7 days with feedback on your track. Some will add you to their playlist, others will share tips to improve. If a curator doesn't respond, you automatically get your credits back. Response rates vary, but you'll always get honest feedback from music pros.

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.