Indie Rock Promotion Guide
Benchmarks, moods, and platform fit to help you decide where to promote — before you spend money.
21%
Approval rate
62
Curators
Medium
Difficulty
SubmitHub
Best for
Benchmarks are based on SubmitHub genre analytics snapshots.
Best platforms for Indie Rock
Mood & sound profile
Common moods
RawEnergeticMelancholicRebellious
Typical sound traits
- Guitar-driven sound
- Lo-fi production aesthetic
- Emotional vocal delivery
- DIY recording style
Common mistakes
Confusing indie rock with pop rock
Submitting overproduced tracks to lo-fi curators
Not highlighting unique instrumentation
Missing the genre's authentic feel
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