Get your Indie Dance tracks to NYC's tastemakers

NYC's indie dance scene values tracks that balance danceability with innovation. Successful submissions typically feature strong rhythmic foundations (especially four-on-the-floor patterns), analog-inspired synth work, and a certain raw energy that reflects the city's dance punk heritage. Curators appreciate music that acknowledges genre pioneers like LCD Soundsystem and The Rapture while bringing something fresh to the formula. Polished production is important, but maintaining some edge or personality is essential for standing out in this scene.

Groover connects you directly with curators involved in key NYC indie dance venues and events across Brooklyn and Manhattan. Through personalized feedback, you can refine your sound to match what's working in specific nightlife ecosystems, from Williamsburg warehouse parties to established Manhattan clubs. These connections can lead to playlist placements, DJ sets, and potentially live performance opportunities at venues that showcase indie dance talent. The platform bridges the gap between producing in your studio and getting your music heard in NYC's competitive scene.

New York's indie dance scene stands apart through its distinctive fusion of influences: disco's groove, punk's attitude, and electronic music's innovation. Unlike purely electronic scenes, NYC values the integration of live instrumentation alongside programming. The scene also maintains strong connections to the city's art world and fashion communities, creating a cross-disciplinary approach that prioritizes cultural context alongside pure danceability. This gives NYC indie dance its intellectual edge while still delivering visceral, physical music designed for warehouse spaces and late-night experiences.

While being local helps for networking, Groover enables remote artists to connect with NYC's indie dance gatekeepers without geographic limitations. The platform bridges this gap by providing direct access to the bloggers, DJs, and promoters shaping the scene. What matters most is understanding the specific sound aesthetic that defines NYC indie dance music today. Study influential labels like DFA Records and contemporary Brooklyn-based producers to align your productions with the city's sensibilities. With the right sound and Groover's connections, your location becomes secondary to your musical vision.

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.