{"id":79740,"date":"2021-08-19T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=79740"},"modified":"2024-05-30T23:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T03:01:12","slug":"25-best-music-subreddits-to-discover-new-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/25-best-music-subreddits-to-discover-new-music\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Best Music Subreddits to Discover New Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reddit is a great place to discover new music. Whether you\u2019re looking for new releases by current artists or you just want to find music that\u2019s new to you<\/em>, you\u2019ll find what you\u2019re looking for across many subreddits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We spent some time digging into the music scene on Reddit and found a wide variety of the best music subreddits. We\u2019ve divided our suggestions into two categories: 1) subreddits where you can discover new music from many music genres and 2) subreddits focused on a specific music genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best General Music Recommendation Subreddits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Try these subreddits for music recommendations that span the musical spectrum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. r\/Music<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With 27.7 million members, r\/Music is easily the most popular music-related subreddit. To keep the focus on lesser-known artists, you may not post links to music from bands that are in the sub\u2019s Hall of Fame<\/a>. However, news or discussion posts about those bands are accepted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. r\/IfYouLikeBlank<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While this sub isn\u2019t restricted to music, you can post the bands you like, and this community will recommend other artists and bands you\u2019ll probably enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. r\/ListenToThis<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Focused on new and overlooked music, this subreddit will remove posts about bands or artists who are household names or are amateurish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. r\/NewMusic<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Subscribers post links to new releases in this sub. Links must be from YouTube, Bandcamp, or SoundCloud, and the song must not be older than two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. r\/VintageObscura<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This sub focuses on obscure music that\u2019s at least 25 years old. Chances are you\u2019ve never heard the songs posted here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. r\/MusicMatch<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Post the music you like and the community will suggest similar artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. r\/MakeMeAPlaylist<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Whether you\u2019re planning a long road trip or a wedding, post a request to this subreddit, and people will create a playlist<\/a> just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. r\/MusicSuggestions<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pretty much anything goes here\u4e00requests, suggestions, memes, you name it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. r\/SpotifyPlaylists<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Users post their \u201chottest Spotify playlists\u201d here so you can discover music that\u2019s new to you. Also checkout the sister-sub, r\/SpotifyPlaylist<\/a> (no s), where you can make a playlist request. While you\u2019re at it, learn how to add local files to Spotify<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Music Made By Redditors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Redditors are a musical bunch. Discover Redditor-made music at r\/RadioReddit<\/a>. Also try r\/ThisIsOurMusic<\/a>, r\/TheseAreOurAlbums<\/a>, and r\/ShareYourMusic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre-Specific Music Subreddits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you a big fan of electronic music? Or perhaps you\u2019re interested in learning more about jazz? Search for a subreddit dedicated to a specific genre of music, and you\u2019re likely to find one. We\u2019ll get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. r\/Metal<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Affectionately known as Shreddit, this sub will get your head banging. Some bands are blacklisted\u4e00not because they don\u2019t like those bands but rather to make room for lesser-known artists. In fact, Fridays are reserved for posts about bands that have fewer than 10k listeners on Last.fm.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. r\/ProgMetal<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fans of progressive metal frequently post links to new releases in this sub. This community group sources a list of the year\u2019s progressive metal album releases and also hosts a weekly music recommendation thread on Mondays.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

r\/Rap<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ll find posts sharing and discussing rap and hip hop music in this subreddit. Only post links from reputable sources like Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and YouTube. Self-promotion posts are welcome, but make sure you follow Reddit\u2019s self-promotion guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. r\/Jazz<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No memes allowed in this subreddit. If you\u2019re new to jazz, you\u2019ll definitely want to check out the New to Jazz<\/em> and Jazz Essentials<\/em> posts, linked in the sidebar. You\u2019ll mostly find posts about jazz giants like Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, and John Coltrane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. r\/Country<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Is there a tear in your beer? Do you spend all your time on Old Town Road? Check out this subreddit for music, news, memes and discussion about country music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. r\/IndieHeads<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You can post links to songs or videos by Indie bands and artists, but only if they were released less than a week prior to your post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. r\/PopHeads<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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If it\u2019s related to pop music, you\u2019ll find it here. This sub is actively moderated, and you can participate in creating weekly Popheads Charts<\/a>, the Popheads Jukebox<\/a>, and the Top Ten Pop Ten<\/a> where users submit their top ten songs for a particular artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. r\/Rock<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If rock and roll is your jam, visit this sub for posts about rock music, including new releases and old favorites. You might also enjoy r\/AlternativeRock<\/a>, r\/ClassicRock<\/a>, and r\/ModernRockMusic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. r\/IndieRock<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Indie Rock subreddit wants to help you discover \u201cnew (and old) music that seems to fly under the radar.\u201d You\u2019ll find music from artists who haven\u2019t been picked up by the major record labels (yet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. r\/ElectronicMusic<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On this subreddit, fans of electronic music<\/a> post links to songs, videos, and photos. This sub also hosts Ask Me Anything interviews and engages in discussions about every aspect of electronic music. Also check out r\/EDM<\/a>, r\/Techno<\/a>, r\/House<\/a>, and the electronic mixes posted in r\/mixes<\/a>. Beep bloop.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. r\/Blues<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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This is the main subreddit for fans of blues music, but also try r\/BluesMusic<\/a> and r\/BluesGuitarist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. r\/ClassicalMusic<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Over a million people read and contribute to this community dedicated to classical music. Don\u2019t miss their wiki, especially the list of other classical music subreddits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. r\/Punk<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Much like r\/Metal, r\/Punk tries to feature new music by limiting posts of songs or albums from bands on its blacklist to one day a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. r\/R&B<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is the home of R&B on Reddit. Filter by the \u201cFresh\u201d flair for recent releases, and don\u2019t forget to also check out r\/Funk<\/a>, and r\/Soul<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. r\/WorldMusic<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s not very big, but this subreddit will help you discover music from around the world. You\u2019ll find links to international, traditional, and ethnic music along with music that\u2019s popular in countries you\u2019ve never been to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subreddits Dedicated to Bands and Artists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, don\u2019t forget to search for the best music subreddits dedicated to specific performers. You\u2019re sure to find links to recordings you\u2019ve never heard by artists you already love. From r\/ToolBand<\/a> to r\/TaylorSwift<\/a>, your favorite band or singer probably has a whole subreddit of their own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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