Before The Data | @beforethedata
They have a Spotify Playlist and feature live feedback submissions on their Twitch account.
SoundCloud links are preferred. No Apple Music links.
Fashionably Early | @fashearlymusic
They are a media company built to capitalize on the ever-growing urban & rhythmic music market and how people around the world are embracing these genres of music. Fashionably-Early.com was founded in 2011 by two 16-year-old entrepreneurs that had a passion for R&B, urban, and hip-hop music. Since that time, the site has evolved to become one of the premier destination sites for music fans by attaining the perfect mix between the underground and the mainstream, satisfying the average listener’s mainstream musical needs while also appealing to those desiring to dig deeper. Fashionably-Early and its staff pride themselves on supplying its audience with the latest artists, mixtapes, news, singles, videos, & much more before anyone else.
Sheesh Media | @sheeshmedia
Co-founded in August 2019, Sheesh was born out of a passion for discovering, informing, and entertaining. Stemming from two college best friends booking and throwing shows in Miami’s spirited nightlife scene, Sheesh has evolved into an innovative media company that celebrates the rising talent and groundbreaking moves in the world of music. Bridging the gap between listeners and artists and between the unknown and the mainstream, we curate and uplift the music we know you’ll love, facilitate interaction with your favorite artists, and supplement this all through various artist-focused, pop culture-infused news and entertainment segments. Now a dedicated, and growing team, our goal is to form a community of both listeners and artists and to elevate that community to new levels of engagement and involvement with the music industry. Defined more simply, their purpose is to serve the music lover.
Early Rising | @earlyrising
Founded in April of 2020, early rising started as nothing more than an idea. With so much music circulating throughout the industry, it is nearly impossible to keep up with every release, drop and debut. Because of this, a lot of promising talent gets lost in the shuffle without receiving a fair chance of proper exposure. For the emerging artists, it is imperative to be heard by the right listeners, managers, and a&r’s, but sometimes, this could seem like an uphill battle. Here at early rising, our heart serves the rising talent by putting them on the radars of fans and tastemakers alike. This platform is all about music, a place where everyone is deserving of being celebrated, regardless of genre, age, ethnicity, or belief. We are dedicated to creating a community where music-lovers can become inspired and push their art to new heights. Thank you for your support for those who have already followed along; for those who will, we’re excited to take you on this journey as we seek to find the early rising.
Qore Music | @qoremusicco
The new way to discover independent music. Performances are sent to you weekly.
Unxigned | @unxigned
UNXIGNED is all about the indie. As an independently run music and artist discovery blog, UNXIGNED’s core values are founded on the belief that music, being a universal language and an essential part of a culture, must be celebrated no matter the scene an artist represents. Our mission at UNXIGNED to help deserving indie artists—seasoned and new—be heard globally and produce quality content for readers and listeners to enjoy.
Various Small Flames | @varioussmallflames
At Various Small Flames, we believe that music and writing have the power to connect people and help them better understand themselves and each other. We are dedicated to sharing music from independent artists, especially home recordings and DIY labels, that we feel do this particularly well.
This Song is Sick | @thissongissick
This Son is Sick is all about making it easier for you to discover sick new music that you’ve never heard before. They work with musicians and record labels worldwide to showcase a variety of the freshest new music.
Ear Milk | @earmilk
Your first stop for new music discovery. All Milk • No Duds.