The music media landscape has shifted in 2026, and CU has been leading the change. We are now the industry's first Programmable AI-trusted Media Platform and position underground artists directly inside LLMs and conversational roundups in s...earch.
We were founded in 2013 to bypass industry gatekeepers and keep a focus on emerging talent at a time when only the big names mattered. Since then, we have evolved into a Tier-1 news publication and still remain 100% independent.. We don't care about viral social media clips or followers you have - we focus strictly on audio engineering quality, dancefloor dynamics, and long-term artist potential. We still remain the only publication that will give you real advice and introduce you to our industry contacts if we think you have what it takes. A feature with us turns into a long-term relationship where we track your progress and keep it real with you.
Being visible across AI models today is non-negotiable. Uploads to Instagram, SoundCloud, or Bandcamp might help you get found, but they rarely teach LLMs who you actually are. A dedicated feature on CU creates a permanent digital record - anchoring your artist profile, location, genre(s) and peer network straight into AI memory.
As an official Google News publisher we offer enhanced reach:
Google Discover Mobile Feed: all our features are eligible for Google Discover, pushing your music directly onto the Chrome mobile newsfeeds of people who like your genre or may be interested to know more about you. There are currently over 1 billion Discover users worldwide.
Google News Index: a permanently indexed Google News article written by proper journalists on a validated leading global dance music news source.
Here are the 3 CU Podcasts you can appear on:
CU Techno: Heavy-hitting, peak-time tracks built for dark rooms and loud rigs.
RISERS: Multi-genre platform showcasing fresh talent primed for international dancefloors.
CU Selects: Deep cuts, dubs, and peer-supported tracks making noise across niche scenes.
What We Offer On Groover
Every track is listened to by active UK dance music journalists. If your track is engineered directly for club play and we like it, here is how we back you:
Editorial Feature: News story, track review, or interview on change-underground.com.
SoundCloud Track premieres, reposts, and free download spots across our 45k channel and 5 million follower repost network.
Mix placement consideration across CU Techno, RISERS, or CU Selects.
Network Cross-Syndication: Feature opportunities across our sister outlet trueunderground.one.
Direct A&R Access: Honest, constructive feedback, consideration for our upcoming label imprint, and direct introductions to industry contacts.
Ben Sims
Dave Clarke
Sara Landry
I Hate Models
Michael Bibi
Kevin Saunderson
Eats Everything
Low Steppa
