Connect your Acid Jazz sound to London's iconic scene

London's acid jazz curators typically look for tracks featuring strong, syncopated bass lines, funk-influenced drum patterns, and melodic horn arrangements. The signature sound often incorporates soulful vocals, Rhodes or Hammond organ textures, and guitar work that balances between jazz complexity and funk accessibility. While production values matter, the emphasis remains on musicianship and groove authenticity rather than pristine polish.

Not necessarily. While London's acid jazz scene respects its historical roots, many curators actively seek contemporary interpretations that push the genre forward. The most successful tracks often balance reverence for tradition with modern production techniques or innovative arrangements. Consider how artists like Nubiyan Twist or Kamaal Williams have updated the template while maintaining the essential groove elements that define the genre.

Your tracks should demonstrate a clear understanding of the genre fundamentals but don't need to be backed by an extensive discography. London's scene particularly values authentic musical vision over commercial polish. That said, ensure your production quality is professional, your arrangements are complete, and your sonic signature is consistent. Many successful acid jazz artists began with tight EPs rather than full albums, so a small collection of well-realized tracks can make a strong impression.

While you should be authentic about your knowledge of the scene, mentioning relevant venues can help contextualize your music. References to spaces like the Jazz Café, Ronnie Scott's, or nights like Jazz Re:freshed show familiarity with the ecosystem. For radio, stations like Worldwide FM (Gilles Peterson's platform) and Jazz FM remain important. However, focus on where your music genuinely fits rather than name-dropping arbitrarily, as London's scene values authenticity above all.

The curators & pros on Groover are carefully selected music enthusiasts screened by the Groover Team for their ability to curate and discover talented new artists.

We review their application based on:

• Their degree of influence (globally, or within their niche)

• The quality of the content they produce

• The artists they support and their editorial line

Curators on Groover fall into three main categories, depending on what you’re looking for. You’ll gain access to the full list of curators and pros once you’ve started your campaign and added details about your track. From there, you can refine your search using filters like music genres, curator types, and countries.

• Visibility Curators: Media outlets, blogs, radio stations and shows, playlisters, and YouTube/Twitch channels. If they like your track, they’ll share it with their audience, helping you reach new listeners.

• Partners: Record labels, bookers, managers, sync supervisors, and publishers looking for their next big discovery—the artists they want to work with and represent. If you’re looking to build your network, these are the ones to reach out to.

• Advice: Managers, coaches, mentors, and other industry professionals selected for their ability to offer valuable feedback on your production, career, or overall project. If you’re sending a demo and want detailed advice, these are the people to connect with.

All record labels and pros on Groover are passionate about discovering new talent. They’ve been carefully selected based on the opportunities they can provide. Each curator and pro is independent and specializes in different music genres.

Yes! As long as you have a YouTube, SoundCloud, or Audiomack link for your track (it can be unlisted or private), you can use Groover!

You can send tracks on Groover that…

• are unfinished

• are unreleased

• will be released in the near future

• have already been released (even tracks from your back catalog)

There are record labels & pros for every level of development and any style of music on Groover.

Yes, Groover is a paid service. This is what allows us to secure the feedback you receive from the music curators and pros you've chosen, which is our #1 mission. 



Here's an overview of our fair and transparent pricing:

Grooviz are virtual credits on Groover. In order to send your track to the curators & pros of your choice on the Groover platform, you will need to purchase Grooviz.

• 1 Grooviz costs €1, all taxes included (~ $1.07 USD)

• Sending a track to 1 curator/pro will cost you 2 Grooviz. In rare cases, it will cost more (usually 4 or 6 Grooviz) to contact a curator/pro if they are one of our top curators.

• You can buy attractive packs (discounts of up to 24%!) to save money on your campaigns.

Your credits will be refunded and you’ll be able to contact any other curator on the platform.