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Free Submission to Spinlog MAG, 40MAG and INDIEINDEX: editorial reviews, interviews, fast Drops, playlists, community charts and a pin on the Global Artist Map. Below are all formats with turnaround times and where to submit.
Musik kostenlos einreichen und mit eigenem Pin auf die Global Artist Map – auch aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.
Free Submission: Submit to INDIEINDEX · Submit to Spinlog MAG · Submit to 40MAG. What we ask in return: follow our channels so we can tag you, and read the format before you submit.
Spinlog MAG
Sonic Curation, Eclectic Sounds & Culture Reports
Comprehensive editorial features, direct playlist pitching, and community-voted Top 50 Charts. Dive into our 'For the Culture' section for real on-site gig reports, local venue spotlights, and transparent promo tool testing. Plus: unlock massive social pushes, community raffles, and our unique 'Noisy Brain' spotlight.
- Article Reviews (Turnaround: 1-60 days)
Get a full editorial write-up published on Spinlog MAG. (Note: Due to high demand, please expect a wait in this category.)
SUBMIT ARTICLE - Fresh N' Hot (Quick Drops) (Turnaround: 1-7 days)
Skip the review queue entirely. This is our fastest turnaround format, built exclusively for fresh drops (up to 30 days before or after release). Submit your stream or pre-save link to get featured. Requirement: Provide your Instagram handle and follow us so we can tag you in our social drops.
SUBMIT FAST DROP - Top 50 Community Chart (Turnaround: instant)
Submit your track to instantly appear on our community stage. Gather votes from your fans, climb to the Hall of Fame, and secure a premium banner placement.
ENTER THE CHARTS - Playlists (Turnaround: 1-4 days)
Pitch directly to the playlist that fits your sound. We update our lists weekly. If your track is accepted, you will be notified and given a shoutout via Instagram – provided you included your handle in the submission.
PITCH PLAYLIST - Amplifier Radar (Editorial Bonus) (Turnaround: Weekly Drop)
An exclusive bonus to your article pitch. Every week, we handpick 12 standout artists from our recent reviews to feature in our 'Amplifier Radar' - a dedicated multi-slide Instagram carousel. Requirement: You must provide an active Instagram handle in your initial submission so we can tag you.
Spinlog MAG - Community Recap (Editorial Bonus) (Turnaround: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month)
Artists who receive an article review can be featured in our 'Community Recap'. Twice a month – on the 1st and 3rd Sunday – we look back and showcase all supported releases across our website and social channels in a massive roundup. Requirement: Provide your Instagram handle to guarantee your tag in the social drop.
PITCH FOR ARTICLE - Turntable Mixtape (Playlist Bonus) (Turnaround: Weekly Batch Drop)
An exclusive social media bonus for our playlist additions. Once we collect 8 new tracks across our curated genre playlists, we trigger the 'Turntable Mixtape' Instagram carousel. Requirement: You must provide an active Instagram handle in your initial playlist submission so we can tag you in the weekly drop.
PITCH FOR PLAYLIST - The Noisy Brain (Optional Feature) (Turnaround: Web: Monthly | Socials: 2nd Saturday of the month)
Double your chances to get featured. In collaboration with The Noisy Brain, this optional section explores how mental and emotional struggles shape your music. This path is completely decoupled from the standard review: even if your track isn't selected, your story can still be chosen. Selected entries are featured in a monthly web article and a dedicated 'Music As Medicine' Instagram Collab carousel, dropping every 2nd Saturday of the month to a combined network of 6,000+ followers. Requirement: You must explicitly consent to the publication of your story and provide your IG handle for the Collab.
SHARE YOUR STORY - Raffles & Giveaways (Turnaround: Event-Based)
Look out for our regular community raffles! Whenever a new giveaway drops, we announce it via a dedicated article in our 'For the Culture' section and push it on Instagram. Participation always takes place directly in the comments of our social media posts. Check the respective article for all the exact details on how to enter, what to win, and the deadlines.
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INDIEINDEX
Global Artist Network & Living Music Archive
Join a living music archive. Submit your release for exclusive reviews, fast drops, or our Global Artist Map, and get your sound amplified across our real-time Network Feed.
- Reviews & Deep-Dive Interviews (Turnaround: 1–30 Days)
Get a full editorial review published exclusively on our website. Submitting an article is also your entry ticket for our exclusive interview bonus.
SUBMIT ARTICLE - Drops (Turnaround: 2–7 Days)
Our fastest turnaround format for short-form, direct coverage. Built exclusively for your latest releases – simply submit your stream or pre-save link to get featured quickly and efficiently.
SUBMIT DROP - Global Artist Map (Turnaround: 2–7 Days)
An interactive visual world map where independent artists can claim their personal pin. Connect globally with the scene and make your music discoverable by location.
CLAIM YOUR PIN - Deep-Dive Interview (Editorial Bonus) (Turnaround: Invite Only)
The standout bonus feature: Any accepted review can trigger a dedicated interview. We ask targeted questions about your release to create a standalone interview article, which is published on the site and heavily promoted across our socials as an extensive 10+ slide carousel.
SUBMIT ARTICLE - Atlas Showcase (Map Bonus) (Turnaround: Batch Drop)
An exclusive social media bonus for our map participants. Beyond the permanent map placement, every confirmed pin receives a dedicated 'Atlas' social media feature to showcase your artist profile visually on our channels, provided you include your Instagram handle and follow @40maghq & @telnhq so we can tag you.
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40MAG
Fresh Tracks, Straight Talk & Independent Music
Your direct line to fast-track editorial features and gatekeeper-free discovery. Pitch your release for an article, drop your links in our 100% platform-open 'Community Tracks', or share short poetry via 'Words'. Every format offers the chance to unlock massive social media pushes and collaborative Instagram carousels.
- Editorial Article & Social Feature (Turnaround: 1-30 days)
Get a full editorial write-up published on 40mag.de plus the chance of a dedicated multi-slide Instagram carousel (Cover, Behind-the-Scenes & Read More card with QR code). Important: Please provide your Instagram handle and follow @40maghq & @telnhq so we can tag you and send a direct Instagram Collab invite if your feature is selected for a carousel.
SUBMIT ARTICLE - Community Tracks (Turnaround: Web: 2–5 Days)
Drop your Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube, or Spotify link for permanent, gatekeeper-free discovery on our website's 'Tracks' feed. Submitting your track here is also your entry ticket for our optional 'Raw Tracks' social media bonus.
DROP YOUR TRACK - Words (Turnaround: Web: 2–5 Days | Socials: Batch Drop)
Share a punchline, a raw thought, or a short poem (up to 500 characters). Your submission will be published on our website's 'Words' feed. Selected submissions are also turned into dedicated zine-style graphics for our 'Words' Instagram carousel. Want to be tagged? Include your Instagram handle and follow @40maghq & @telnhq. Note on timing: Social media features are triggered in batches once we have collected 6 submissions, so the wait time for the Instagram post varies.
SHARE YOUR WORDS - Weekly Radar (Editorial Bonus) (Turnaround: Weekly Drop)
The ultimate bonus to your article pitch: Every track submitted for an Editorial Article automatically gets a shot at our 'Weekly Radar'. Once a week, we handpick 12 standout reviews and pack them into a dedicated 'Sound Check' Instagram carousel. Requirement: You must provide an active Instagram handle so we can tag you if selected and make sure to follow @40maghq & @telnhq so you don't miss it.
PITCH FOR ARTICLE - Raw Tracks (Community Bonus) (Turnaround: Weekly Batch Drop)
An exclusive social media bonus for our Community Tracks. Fill out the 'Optional Details' (your IG handle, the raw story behind the track, and cover art) during your submission. If selected, you receive a dedicated slide with a custom mini-review in our weekly 6-artist Instagram carousel. Requirement: An active IG profile and follow is required for the tag.
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One More Song
Nightlife Memes, Party Playlists & Dancefloor Moments
The late-night side of our network. One More Song is where the scene laughs at itself: nightlife and music memes for everyone who never leaves after "one more song", plus our weekly-updated party playlist. No submissions needed, just follow along, share with your aux friend and stay for the next track.
- Party Playlist (Turnaround: Updated Monthly)
Party hits, charts and dancefloor bangers for the pregame, the afterparty and that one last song.
LISTEN NOW - Nightlife Memes (Turnaround: Daily)
Fresh memes about DJs, dancefloors, group chats and the songs that never let you leave. Follow @onemoresong.pls and send them to your crew.
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