THE ULTIMATE INDIE PR RETAINER
One retainer. Three powerful campaigns. Consistent momentum every single month.
YOUR ENTIRE PR STRATEGY. HANDLED.
Stop piecing together your pr efforts and start building real, compounding visibility. The Ultimate Indie PR Retainer bundles ongoing press coverage, Spotify playlist pitching, and podcast guest booking into one complete strategy that's handled for you every month... so you can stay focused on making music and show up to tell your story.
Our Team Has Secured Placements In:
Alongside These Podcast Guest Placements:
As Well As:
Working with Rising Artists has been easy and efficient! They are wonderful for rising artist promotion and communication!! I trust them so much with my music!
With Our Network of Spotify Influencer Playlists Being Used By:
Press that stacks up over time
Monthly indie blog and publication features build a growing body of coverage that strengthens your credibility and online presence with every release.
Streams that grow organically
100% organic Spotify playlist pitching targeting 10,000+ real streams per track through vetted influencer-owned playlists with zero bots and zero shortcuts.
Podcast appearances that build your story
Targeted podcast pitching helps you connect with new audiences, develop your artist narrative, and build the kind of fanbase that follows you for life.
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Ultimate Indie PR Retainer
Indie Press + Spotify Playlists + Podcast Pitching, all running simultaneously every month-
Indie Press Placement Campaign includes: -
2 original press features per regular month (reviews, write-ups, or written interviews) across our rotating indie publication network
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Release Month Coverage: 12+ Publications Including:
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Popfad Music (with IG Story Shoutout), Moosic Entertainment, Music & Fashion Blog (with IG Story Shoutout), Rising Artists (with IG Story Shoutout), Soundazed, Channel WAVY, Flex Music Blog, Ignite Music, We Speak Media PLUS three other original reviews from music publications in our network
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Coverage varies between press-release publication, written interviews, and reviews across the expanded media network
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Indie Blogs + Publications We’ll Publish You On (2 Features/Month)
We have active working relationships with these blogs, and your 2 monthly features will rotate between the following: -
EARMILK | Popfad Music | Music Existence | Tinnitist | Obscure Sound | IndiePulse Magazine | Indie Boulevard | Vents Magazine | Mystic Sons | Skope Magazine | Soundville | Indie Band Guru | BUZZMUSIC | Music Crowns | Alt Recess | Melodic Magazine | Voxwave Magazine | Cali Post | Music & Fashion Blog | Muzique Magazine | CULTR | The Sounds Won't Stop | Rock The Pigeon | Ratings Game Music (RGM) | Broken Color | Plastic Mag | A&R Factory | Yack Magazine | Channel WAVY | Platinum Mind | The Other Side Reviews | The Songbird | Music Mecca | Americana Highways | RAG Magazine
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Features on some of the most buzzed-about indie blogs
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Spotify Playlist Campaign includes: -
100% organic playlist pitching targeting 10,000+ real streams per track
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We continue pitching to influencer playlists until each track reaches its target stream goal, with monthly listeners compounding naturally as we layer in new releases over time.
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~90–120 day campaign window per track; new releases layered in as they come
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Our trusted influencer playlist network utilized by Capitol Records, Interscope Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, Atlantic Records, and Universal Music Group.
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Vetted influencer-owned playlists across mood, genre, seasonal, soundtrack, and viral categories
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Fully Spotify-compliant with zero bots, zero pay-for-placement, and zero flagging issues.
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Podcast Guest Booking Campaign includes: -
Targeted pitching to aligned podcast shows with ongoing pitch refinement
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Full follow-up and correspondence management handled by our team
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Podcast invitation coordination
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First month: 30-minute Zoom strategy call, EPK review & positioning support, pitch angle development
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Artists typically receive 1–2 podcast invitations per month (typical results, not guaranteed)
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All live links delivered via email. Press placements subject to editorial scheduling; any unavailable publication will be replaced with one of equal value.
Tier 1: Indie Launch Pack
Three Original Reviews | One-Time Campaign-
Rising Artists
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Popfad Music
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The Sounds Won't Stop
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Discounted package deal includes three original reviews
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Contact via email with reports on all links
Tier 2: Press Release Distribution
Press Release Writing + Distribution Across 10+ Music Sites-
Includes Press Release Writing
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Press Release Distribution Onto The Following Music Sites:
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RAG (Recording Artists Guild) Magazine + IG Post / Story
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Flex Music Blog
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Channel WAVEY
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We Speak Media
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Ignite Music
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Soundazed
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The Sounds Won't Stop + IG Post / Story
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Moosic Entertainment
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Rising Artists + IG Story
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Music & Fashion + IG Story
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Popfad Music + IG Story
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Optional add-on for extra +$297: Two original music reviews (select from): EARMILK | Mystic Sons | Alt Recess | A&R Factory | Obscure Sound | Plastic Mag | Music Existence | RockDaFuqOut (Rock Music Only) | Melodic Magazine + IG Story | Broken Color + IG Story | Ratings Game Music [RGM] | No Transmission | Lock Magazine (Female Artists Only) | Girl at the Rock Shows (Female Rock Artists Only) | Return of Rock (Rock Artists Only) | Rolling Hype (Hip Hop/Urban) | Americana Highways (Americana/Folk/Country Only)
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Features on some of the most buzzed-about indie blogs
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Contact via email with reports on all links
Tier 3: Premium Release Pack
Original Reviews, Press Release Distribution + Interview-
Includes 7 Original Reviews:
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No Transmission
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Melodic Magazine + IG Story
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Ratings Game Music (RGM)
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The Other Side Reviews
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Broken Color + IG Post
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Rock The Pigeon
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Yack! Magazine
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Press Release Writing + Distribution Onto 15 Music Sites:
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Music Crowns
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The Real Ding
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Vents Magazine
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Skope Magazine
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RAG (Recording Artists Guild) Magazine + IG Post / Story
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Flex Music Blog
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Channel WAVEY
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We Speak Media
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Ignite Music
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Soundazed
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The Sounds Won't Stop + IG Story / Post
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Moosic Entertainment
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Rising Artists + IG Story Shoutout
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Music & Fashion + IG Story Shoutout
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Popfad Music + IG Story Shoutout
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Written Interview [Requires Artist Response to Questions]:
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The Indie Grid
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EP / Album Releases: +$175 extra fee
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Optional add-on for extra +$297: Two original music reviews (select from): EARMILK | Mystic Sons | Alt Recess | A&R Factory | Obscure Sound | Plastic Mag | Music Existence | RockDaFuqOut (Rock Music Only) | Lock Magazine (Female Artists Only) | Girl at the Rock Shows (Female Rock Artists Only) | Return of Rock (Rock Artists Only) | Rolling Hype (Hip Hop/Urban) | Americana Highways (Americana/Folk/Country Only)
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Multi-platform features designed to broaden your exposure and signal to the Spotify algorithm that your music is being covered across the web.
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Contact via email with reports on all links
Tier 1: Indie Launch Pack
Three Original Reviews | One-Time Campaign-
Rising Artists
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Popfad Music
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The Sounds Won't Stop
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Discounted package deal includes three original reviews
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Contact via email with reports on all links
Tier 2: Indie Press Retainer
Two Features Per Month | Seven Publications on Release Months | Ongoing Coverage-
Receive 2 monthly press placements (reviews, write-ups, or written interviews) on the indie-level publications listed below.
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Release months total at least 7 publications on various music sites, if not more.
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On release months, includes targeted pitching to curator contacts and extra Popfad Music, Moosic Entertainment, Music & Fashion and Rising Artists press release news publication*
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Additionally, on release months, gain an Instagram Story shoutout of your music from Rising Artists, Popfad Music, and Music & Fashion Blog
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Indie Blogs + Publications We’ll Publish You On (2 Features/Month)
We have active working relationships with these blogs, and your 2 monthly features will rotate between the following: -
EARMILK | Popfad Music | Music Existence | Tinnitist | Obscure Sound | IndiePulse Magazine | Indie Boulevard | Vents Magazine | Mystic Sons | Skope Magazine | Soundville | Indie Band Guru | BUZZMUSIC | Music Crowns | ALT RECESS | Voxwave Magazine | Music & Fashion Blog | Muzique Magazine | CULTR | The Sounds Won’t Stop | Rock The Pigeon | Ratings Game Music (RGM) | Broken Color | Plastic Mag
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*Release months typically generate an additional publication from pitching to our inside contacts, along with Spotify curator consideration
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We make sure this results in artists being placed across a minimum of 7 publications (including articles, press release features, and reviews) during release months, with additional placements possible through our expanded media network.
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Features on some of the most buzzed-about indie blogs
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Contact via email with reports on all links
Your Ticket to the Top: Why We're the Go-To for Musicians, Publicists, Managers and Labels:
Get Top-Tier Press Coverage and Rocket Your Recognition at a Fraction of the Cost!
Our Elite Press Options are available for a steal compared to traditional PR costs! Don’t miss out on these must-have press placements. Quality press and press quotes can boost your credibility, making your pitches stand out and opening doors to new opportunities in your artistic career.
Enjoy Custom Content: Professional Writers at Your Service
All of our articles are either penned by the publications’ own editorial writers, or our own writing team, who create original content tailored just for your music. They’ll vary from reviews, to written interviews and press-style write-ups. You’ll get top-notch, unique pieces that truly capture your sound and style. Let’s make your music stand out!
Join the Movement: Support Indie Music Today
Help us keep the independent music scene alive and kicking! Your contribution goes towards vital costs like writing, hosting, and promotion for our amazing publication teams. By pitching in, you enable us and our partners to keep showcasing talented artists and their incredible music. Let’s work together to make sure their voices are heard! Are you in?
Your Ticket to the Top: Why We're the Go-To for Musicians, Publicists, Managers and Labels:
Our bundled retainer gives you access to press coverage, Spotify playlist pitching, and podcast guest bookings all running simultaneously at a fraction of what you’d pay managing these campaigns separately. Quality press quotes and placements boost your credibility, making your pitches stand out and opening doors to new opportunities in your artistic career.
All of our articles are either penned by the publications’ own editorial writers, or our own writing team, who create original content tailored just for your music. They’ll vary from reviews, to written interviews and press-style write-ups. You’ll get top-notch, unique pieces that truly capture your sound and style. Let’s make your music stand out!
Help us keep the independent music scene alive and kicking! Your contribution goes towards vital costs like writing, hosting, and promotion for our amazing network of publications’ teams. By pitching in, you enable our partners to keep showcasing talented artists and their incredible music. Let’s work together to make sure their voices are heard! Are you in?
