Frequently Asked Questions. Right Chord Music Blog

Right Chord Music (RCM) is an unsigned music blog. We’ve been championing incredible unsigned and independent artists since 2010. We are proud to be ranked in the Top 3 independent music blogs and websites by Feedspot. Our mission is to get music heard by more people, more often.

We write about all genres of music and feature artists from all over the world. If we love it, we write about it. You won't find any negative reviews on RCM, there is already enough hate in the world. Since we started we've attracted visitors from over 180 different countries.

On the RCM Blog, you'll find music marketing thought pieces, music industry news, artist interviews, the Lost On Radio Podcast archive and a ton of incredible new music.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Right Chord Music?

Last year Right Chord Music and our partner blogs which make up the RCM Indie Collective published over 700 reviews, attracting over 100,000 page views from 181 different countries around the world. Right Chord Music is currently ranked 3rd in Feedspot's Top 60 Indie Music Blogs and websites.

What is free and what do I pay for?

It's free to submit your music to Right Chord Music and our blog partners. You only pay if one of our writers agrees to review you and if you accept their offer to review you. You are under no obligation to accept. Reviews on Right Chord Music cost £6 while our partner blogs are free to set their own prices. Most charge between £7-£15 for a feature.

Where is the Right Chord Music Blog?

We keep the submissions and the Blog on separate websites. You can visit the blog here.

What kind of music can I submit?

We accept music from any genre, but we only accept high-quality music. Any submissions containing demos or poorly recorded music, bad images, broken links, or missing a biography will immediately be removed by our editor. Remember we only review unsigned and independent music. So if you represent a major label artist, jog on.

When should I submit my music?

We recommend you submit your music a week before release day, that gives us time to listen and write. But don't worry, if your music is already out, it's fine to still submit it. After all, if we haven't heard it, it's still new music! Please note we only publish released music that is available on Spotify or Bandcamp as we like to embed the players to help drive streams and income.

Who visits the Right Chord Music Blog?

When your music features on the Right Chord Music blog we work hard to ensure people see it and hear it. After 10+ years of publishing our SEO is pretty good and our reviews normally appear on the first page of Google. Last year we attracted visitors from 181 different countries. (Top 5: UK, US, Germany, Canada and Australia).

What's the role of a music blog?

The primary role of a music blog is a credible, third-party endorsement. It’s your chance to say to the world – “look someone other than my Mum loves our music!” Turning listeners into fans takes time and typically people need to know your name before they listen to your music. We’ll shout your name from our socials and optimise our content for SEO, so if people search your name they will find positive affirmation about the quality of your music.

Where else is my content shared?

The content we share on the RCM Blog is also shared across our social media channels. You can find us @rightchordmusic on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Linkedin. Please note, not every review is shared across every channel.

How will I know if my music has been featured?

The writer will be in touch, and we will also tag you in social media posts, so you won't miss it.

How long does the review stay online?

Forever, unless there is a very good reason to take it down. This means the blog post will continue to pick up views every year, and the more people that search, the more people find.

How do I get on one of your Right Chord Music playlists?

If we love your music, we will add you. We don't charge you, this is purely an editorial decision. You can discover our playlists here.

How many people write for Right Chord Music?

We currently have 33 freelance writers reviewing for Right Chord Music. In addition to our own team of writers, your submission can also be seen by the members of the RCM Indie Collective which includes other blogs, playlisters, live promoters and radio DJs.

Can I write for you?

Maybe! Are you a good writer? If so, get in touch here.

What is the RCM Indie Collective?

A collection of like-minded new music blogs and champions that have access to our submissions database. This means with one free submission, you can pick up support across multiple channels, including blogs, Podcasts, playlists and radio. Discover a full list of our partner blogs at the bottom of our submissions page. If you run an indie music blog and would like to join the RCM Indie Collective, click here.

Who owns Right Chord Music?

Right Chord Music is independently owned. Founder Mark Knight has over 10 years of experience as an artist manager. Mark’s work with The Daydream Club was recognised with a nomination for Best Digital Campaign at The Music Ally Awards. (The only unsigned artist to be nominated) Mark has lectured on music marketing at MIDEM, Off The Record and Liverpool Sound City, written for The Guardian, Unsigned Guide, Reverbnation, Music Think Tank and judged the Music Week Awards.

Can Right Chord Music help promote my music beyond a blog post?

Alongside Right Chord Music we also run a music marketing agency for indie musicians. Major Labl provides PAYG management, consultancy, advice and training. Discover more here.

Can I just email you instead?

No! We moved away from email submissions because too much great music was getting lost in Mark's email. By using our online submissions form your music is seen and heard by over 30 writers and writers from our partner blogs. This means your chances of support have greatly improved.