Music magazines, blogs and curators
A list of the best music blogs, independent magazines, curators - and gatekeepers - on Bluesky.
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@thelineofbestfit.com
@musicliberation.bsky.social
Music blog established in 2007, currently focusing on new album recommendations. Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition judge http://www.musicliberation.blogspot.com
@already-heard.bsky.social
An alternative music website. Editor: @SeanReid86 | http://alreadyheard.com/link-in-bio/ | http://ko-fi.com/alreadyheard
@erasingclouds.bsky.social
Writer, erasingclouds dot org. Author of "De La Soul" book from J-Card Press
@criticalmasses.bsky.social
Reviewin’ junk: Tabs Out / Tiny Mix Tapes / Cassette Gods. criticalmassesmedia at gmail. criticalmassesmedia1 dot wordpress dot COM.
@thealtnation.com
Blog & Podcast championing new music. Created, Curated & Hosted by Kevin Humphreys 💻 thealtnation.com 📻 bombshellradio.com 💰 Support via Ko-Fi & PayPal
@monolithcocktail.bsky.social
The contemplative, insightful and critical music blog, launched in 2010, built on a lifetime of music obsession.
@countryuniverse.bsky.social
The longest-running country music blog (f. 08.2004). www.countryuniverse.net
@poissonvelo.bsky.social
Le guide des scènes rock et indé 🐟 Toutes les semaines, notre sélection de concerts, des recommandations, des interviews vidéo et des playlists !!
@tabsout.bsky.social
Unfortunately a podcast. We play cassette tapes! Experimental / Noise / Black Metal / Ambient / Weird / Other / etc. 'rambunctious and nerdy' - The New Yorker 🚽 tabsout.com
@thetonearm.com
celebrating music journalism + putting a needle on the cultural wax an online journal of unexpected music + culture → thetonearm.com
@anothersubculture.co.uk
📰 The London punk newsletter https://anothersubculture.co.uk
@ductuspop.bsky.social
I publish zines (Ductus Pop + chottpress.neocities.org), make show posters, run Hidden Bay Records (hiddenbayrec.bsky.social) & play in various bands (Docks, No Drama, Vemberlain, Comité balnéaire). Also on Mastodon: piaille.fr/@hiddenbayrec
@mgrmagazine.bsky.social
Merry-Go-Round Magazine is an independent, online culture magazine based in Los Angeles. Consider supporting us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mgrm
@meansmagazine.bsky.social
MEANS - is your community-led magazine for independent and experimental music and art of any genre. Check us out and participate. MEANS No.2 will be out any minute. https://meansmagazine.com/blog/
@fortherabbits.bsky.social
One of those outdated music blog things: https://fortherabbits.net
@onechordnet.bsky.social
Music blogger / playlister. Mostly in English and mostly music-related stuff. Also interested in movies, books, sports and politics. Might occasionally write/reply in Finnish. https://www.onechord.net
@bolachas.org
bolachas.org. leaving a trail of crumbs since 2006. follow our weekly new music playlist, Bolachas Now Playing, out every Wednesday on Spotify, Tidal and YouTube Music: https://bit.ly/m/bolachas
@ambientblog.net
Ambient music recommendations, (irregular) ambient mix-collages, and (monthly) DreamScenes radio show. (Plus occasional random shitposting).
@kthys.bsky.social
Austin/Rip City/Texas Tech/etc. Working on a book about Paramore. She/her goodandgoodforyou.substack.com
@listeninghabit.bsky.social
A weekly newsletter of music discoveries and re-discoveries for discerning listeners. Occasional tangents. Based in the Hudson Valley, NY. ListeningHabit.substack.com
@missmollymary.bsky.social
music enjoyer, blogger, connoisseur of torani flavoring syrups https://www.ienjoymusic.net/
@elienis.bsky.social
Writing a big book about shoegaze. Podcaster at @endlessscroll.bsky.social & Violent Treatment. Bylines at Stereogum, Billboard, Rolling Stone, etc. Former editor at Revolver Magazine. Subscribe to my newsletter: elienis.com
@realgonerocks.bsky.social
Music reviews site, est. 2009. Home of the Singles Bar. Social media feed might also include ramblings about old telly and film. Possible swears. Genuine ally. Want a review? Drop us a line: www.realgonerocks.com
@swimintosound.bsky.social
Words on Music and Life. Ad-free, independent, and from the heart. Forever. 🖤 www.swimintothesound.com
@glitchsister.com
the official account of glitchsister.com runs @hexenshow.com and @e333tv.bsky.social producer on bloodthing the animated series artist, it/its, 18+ ask me what a urlshow is
@sleepingvillage.bsky.social
Infrequent yet thoughtful reviews of the music that wakes us from slumber. Support artists. No fascists. Admin: he/him https://www.sleepingvillagereviews.com/
@rickeast.bsky.social
I'm an Indie Rock fan who loves to introduce music to people. It started with a blog: 15minutesunderground.wordpress.com. There's so much great music out there that people haven't heard of! Follow me here for suggestions. Check the blog for more.
@musicandrock.bsky.social
Blog musical: musicandrock.com Historias de canciones, crónicas de conciertos, críticas de discos, libros y pelis musicales. Listas con grandes éxitos del pop y el rock interplanetario. Premio Mejor Blog Creadores 2020 20minutos. Música, no reguetón.
@sonemic.com
RYM is one of the largest music databases and communities online with endless ways to discover new music. https://rateyourmusic.com/
@stereogum.bsky.social
𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖜𝖔𝖗𝖑𝖉’𝖘 𝖇𝖊𝖘𝖙 𝖒𝖚𝖘𝖎𝖈 𝖇𝖑𝖔𝖌 → stereogum.com Merch: http://shop.stereogum.com
@joshterry.bsky.social
chicago-based writer. newsletter producer at wttw news (@wttw.bsky.social). i also run the music and culture blog no expectations. ex: vice, chicago tribune, etc. tips, email: [email protected] https://www.noexpectations.fyi
@getalternative.bsky.social
Real music fans talking about the best tracks we can find. getalternative.com patreon.com/getalternative
@theslowmusicmovement.org
Disorderly digging in an algorithmic world. Lesser known, independent & alternative artists. Lazy & hazy vibes. Check the newsletter, blog & socials for our daily music tips, podcast & playlists. https://linktr.ee/theslowmusicmovement
@varioussmallflames.bsky.social
New music and (sometimes) books. https://varioussmallflames.co.uk/
@stevetaylor78.bsky.social
Music Obsessive! Always looking for new music. Often at gigs. Have been writing about my love of music for over twenty years. Previously for AMP magazine, now writing is posted on Applestump Records (Nantwich) blog. www.applestumprecords.com/blog
@listencorp.org
Exploring interesting electronic music and all that surrounds it. www.listencorp.org Editor: @limbamurphy.bsky.social
@godisinthetvzine.bsky.social
The music and culture webzine established in Cardiff in 2003. www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk
@stephennnwnf.bsky.social
Founder of the Independent alt music blog..Chester, UK. Home of The Partisan Contingent Podcast. Whippet lover. Evertonian - often found screaming with head in hands. www.Nonewwavenofun.co.uk Email submissions to [email protected]
@mmablog.bsky.social
Music publication examining post-2000 works with attention to culture and influence - full reviews on https://medium.com/modern-music-analysis
@belwoodmusic.bsky.social
UK based music blog. Helping new music take flight www.belwoodmusic.com
@djdumars.bsky.social
Red Planet #indienouvelle variety program Broadcasting on WSUM 91.7fm Madison Sundays at Noon CT / 10a PT / 6p🇬🇧 / 19Uhr🇩🇪 wsum.org + also FMFC🦩⚽️ hashtag UTG + contact: [email protected]
@thasoundblog.bsky.social
Album reviews. Artist interviews. If it's weird I'll probably like it. https://thasound.blogspot.com Submissions: [email protected]
@filip.start-track.com
music blog / substack / cassette label / Youtube channel / playlister / bandcamp lover / run by filip zemcik / start-track.com / since 2011 https://start-track.sbmt.to/ P.S.: We ran Z Tapes / based in Bratislava, Slovakia
@hhidmax.bsky.social
Creator, Editor, Writer At-Large, Hip Hop Isn’t Dead / Hip Hop Is Done | Content Curator, RandoMax Radio: https://m.mixcloud.com/RandoMaxRadio/ | http://patreon.com/hiphopisdone | http://hiphopisntdead.blogspot.com
@studiobrootle.bsky.social
🎛️🎛️ http://www.studiobrootle.com - Ableton racks, sample packs, presets + more… Join the email list for free kick drums each week - https://studiobrootle.com/sign-up/
@xsnoize.bsky.social
xsnoize.com is an online music magazine & podcast. Featuring daily music news, interviews & album reviews. Vuelio Top 10 UK Music Blog 2025. https://linktr.ee/xsnoizemusicpodcast
@indieanthro.com
furry, ΘΔ, indie. a queer music blog 🐾 Check out our label @trickystoop.com 🎶 indieanthro.com 🎨 @otteruw8ing4.bsky.social support our work & get cool stuff patreon.com/trickystoop
@newmusicjason.bsky.social
A Former Music Store Manager who can’t stop recommending great New Music while blathering wildly on the side of the road. He/Him #paymusicians https://newmusicjason.wordpress.com/
@thewiremagazine.bsky.social
“The most essential music magazine of the contemporary era.” (Forced Exposure) thewire.co.uk
@resoundonline.bsky.social
Musical musings, reviews and interviews from around the UK: Punk | Post Punk | Shoegaze | Indie | Rock | Alternative | https://re-sound.co.uk/
@groovest.bsky.social
Alternative music reviews, curated drops and more. https://groovest.com/
@mavoyofficial.bsky.social
Music & film blog, focused on indie (but not only). English feed, website in Polish. Active in some form since 2008. Glory to Ukraine.
@thefader.bsky.social
Look ahead. Instagram: instagram.com/thefader Mags & merch: shop.thefader.com
@exclaimdotca.bsky.social
Canada's authority on music, film and comedy. Find us at exclaim.ca
@readdork.com
DOWN WITH BORING // Music magazine, online radio station, and ‘more’. Find us at readdork.com
@pastemagazine.bsky.social
Covering the best in music, movies, TV, comedy, games, books, food, drink, travel and tech since 2002.
@popmatters.com
Essaying the pop culture that matters since 1999. Independent, women/LGBTQ-owned. Made by humans. PM is 25! linktr.ee/popmatters
@metacritic.com
Reviews & Scores from The Best Critics in Film, Music, TV and Games at http://Metacritic.com
@recordoftheday.bsky.social
In tune. Informed. Indispensable. Essential music industry news and a future hit every day. Take a free trial to discover more. https://www.recordoftheday.com/
@echoesanddust.bsky.social
Album & gig reviews & interviews. Contact us if you want to review for us!
@joyzineuk.bsky.social
New music & culture: Doing it for the love since 2003 All articles can be located on our website: http://joyzine.org
@thebluewalrus.bsky.social
Music blogger, unicorn hunter. https://thebluewalrus.com Music discovery for @descrier.bsky.social #newmusic #music #musicblog #musicblogger #bands #artists #playlist #spotify #soundcloud #applemusic #tidal
@earprotectreq.bsky.social
Newcastle upon Tyne based Music Curator. Protecting your ears from the bland, boring & the uninteresting. Music with a dash of film, art & culture. https://linktr.ee/earprotectreq
@organmagazine.bsky.social
ORGAN, Art, Music, Underculture - words, links, art galleries, bands, radio, albums, ResonanceFM, in print, on walls, on line, since the photocopied zine days of 1986 - www.organthing.com - this feed brought to you by Sean - @seanworrall-01.bsky.social
@iheartnoise.bsky.social
Ripping Off Brian Eno Since 2008 Screw AI, Lets Go DIY Logo by Kirk Markarian (Neuro No Neuro) ihrtn.net iheartnoise.bandcamp.com Boston / Mass Ave and beyond [email protected] for all the submissions/demos/what have you Tweets by Ilya
@psychedelicbabymag.com
Klemen Breznikar is the founder of the independent music magazine It's Psychedelic! Baby Magazine.
@newfeelingcoop.bsky.social
A cooperative of music journalists and community enthusiastically covering the sounds across so-called Canada. newfeeling.ca
@highcloudsmag.bsky.social
A music blog with a soft spot for the dreamy, ethereal, surreal and forward-thinking. All shades of pop, indie, and beyond. @highcloudsmag on Instagram. https://linktr.ee/highcloudsmag
@negativewhite.com
Nurturing people‘s passion for music since 2010. Editor: @janoschtroehler.com 🔗 negativewhite.com
@nofrillsreviews.com
Many cool and famous musicians say No Frills Reviews is their favourite music blog. NoFrillsReviews.com
@analoguetrash.com
The coolest record label you've never heard of. Todmorden. Est. 2009. 🔗 https://www.analoguetrash.com/links 💬 https://www.analoguetrash.com/discord
@101parttimejobspod.bsky.social
The awards winning music podcast about bands and their jobs. Episodes every week, hosted by unemployable Giles Bidder
@worldcafe.bsky.social
Bringing music discovery to nearly a million listeners on NPR stations nationwide, World Cafe is hosted by Raina Douris with contributing host Stephen Kallao and produced by WXPN in Philadelphia.
@punknews.bsky.social
A community-driven website bringing you all the punkest news from across the globe since 1999! News posts from Mon-Fri, music discussions here on Fridays and on the site on Sundays, and tons of awesome interviews, reviews, and features year round!
@louderthanwar.bsky.social
We believe in the power of Rock 'n' Roll. Louder Than War is a website dedicated to the pop culture wars. All views are our own.
@consequence.bsky.social
Music, Movies, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground.
@fluxblog.bsky.social
Writer of Fluxblog for 20+ years... sharing things I know and love with those of my kind http://linktr.ee/fluxblog
@popjustice.bsky.social
Where the skies are blue, this is what we’re gonna do. Also at @peterrobinson.bsky.social, not sure which account will be most useful, probably neither.
@drownedinsound.org
DiS is one of the original music blogs and online communities, founded back in 2000. Its back as a weekly newsletter about the future of music and as a podcast hosted by founder Sean Adams. ⚓︎ http://drownedinsound.org
@thequietus.com
Black Sky Thinking since 2008. Help support independent cultural journalism & get perks by becoming a tQ subscriber here: https://steadyhq.com/thequietus
@undertheradar.bsky.social
The last great American indie rock print magazine left standing. Since 2001. Issue 74, The Protest Issue with Kathleen Hanna and Bartees Strange on the covers, is out now. www.undertheradarmag.com
@soyoungmagazine.bsky.social
A Fully Illustrated, New Music, Art and Culture Magazine. New Issue Out Now! Record Label - So Young Records.