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Music creators of all kinds. Strict on self-promo, generous to technical posts.
Music subreddits
Best subreddits for music, ranked and annotated
Music Reddit is split by genre, by skill level, and by gear interest. The list below covers the major hubs and the most useful adjacent communities.
8 curated subsUpdated 2026Engagement notes
/ Quick answer
Quick answer
The top music subreddits to start with are r/WeAreTheMusicMakers, r/edmproduction, and r/musicproduction. Between them you get a range of audience sizes, posting cultures, and self-promo tolerances. Pick one, contribute for 30 days, then expand.
/ The list
Find more →8 subreddits worth your music attention
Each entry includes our note on what works there, plus the engagement and posting style that performs.
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Electronic music production. Tactical, gear-curious, very active.
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Generalist music production. Software and technique discussions.
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Audio quality and equipment. Premium audio brands fit here.
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Headphone enthusiasts. Excellent for headphone-adjacent products.
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Guitarists. Gear-heavy. Useful for any guitar-related product.
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Composer and songwriter audience. Slow but high-signal.
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Theory-focused. Educational tools and content fit.
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/ Side-by-side
Side-by-side comparison
A quick reference to see how each music subreddit stacks up on self-promotion policy before you post.
| Subreddit | Best for | Self-promo policy |
|---|---|---|
| r/WeAreTheMusicMakers | Music creators of all kinds. Strict on self-promo, generous to technical posts. | Strict - no direct promo |
| r/edmproduction | Electronic music production. Tactical, gear-curious, very active. | Limited - educational only |
| r/musicproduction | Generalist music production. Software and technique discussions. | Limited - educational only |
| r/audiophile | Audio quality and equipment. Premium audio brands fit here. | Limited - educational only |
| r/headphones | Headphone enthusiasts. Excellent for headphone-adjacent products. | Limited - educational only |
| r/Guitar | Guitarists. Gear-heavy. Useful for any guitar-related product. | Limited - educational only |
| r/Songwriting | Composer and songwriter audience. Slow but high-signal. | Limited - educational only |
| r/musictheory | Theory-focused. Educational tools and content fit. | Limited - educational only |
/ Step by step
How to post in Music subreddits
Six steps that keep your music posts from getting removed or ignored.
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Read the sidebar rules of the specific music sub before you post. Each of the 8 subs on this list has different rules on links, self-promotion, and account age requirements.
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Build 30 days of account history before your first post in any music sub. Comment on at least 10 threads with genuine responses. Most strict mods filter accounts with zero comment history automatically.
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Frame content around the problem, not the product. The music audience on Reddit came to learn and discuss, not to be sold to. Lead with a problem the community recognizes, then show how you solved it.
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Choose the right sub for your goal from the 8 on this list. Each serves a different intent. A launch post, a case study, and a question each belong in different music subs.
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Stay online for 2 hours after posting to reply to every comment. Early comment velocity signals activity to Reddit's ranking algorithm, and music subs reward posts that generate genuine discussion.
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Find the best posting window for each specific sub. Use SubredditAnalyzer to see exactly when each music sub is most active in your local timezone, then schedule accordingly.
/ Watch out
Common mistakes when posting in Music subreddits
These mistakes get posts removed and accounts flagged in music subs. Avoid all seven.
Cross-posting to multiple music subs on the same day. Reddit flags identical or near-identical posts across subs as spam automatically. Space posts at least 7 days apart.
Skipping the sidebar rules. Every music sub has its own link policy, account age requirement, and flair rules. Mods remove non-compliant posts within minutes regardless of content quality.
Headline-only posts without context or data. The music audience expects substance. A title with no body text or a two-sentence body with a link is the fastest path to a downvote.
Ignoring comments after posting. A post that gets 10 comments and no author replies looks abandoned. The music community expects the person who posted to engage.
Posting during low-traffic windows. Timing matters more than most people realize. Check when each specific music sub peaks with SubredditAnalyzer before scheduling.
Using the word "launch" in your title in strict music subs. Launch-framing triggers mod filters and community skepticism simultaneously. Frame the post around the problem you solved, not the event of releasing the thing.
Treating all music subs as interchangeable. Each of the 8 subs on this list has a distinct culture. The same post that ranks highly in one can get removed in another. Read the top posts of all time in each sub before posting.
/ Field notes
What actually works in music subreddits
Music subreddits have endless self-promo problems and very strict moderation in response. The producers and musicians who succeed are the ones who teach. Tutorial posts, behind-the-scenes production breakdowns, and gear comparisons all do well. Pure 'check out my new song' posts almost universally die.
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Music subreddit FAQ
What people ask before posting in music subreddits.
What is the best subreddit for musicians?+−
r/WeAreTheMusicMakers is the largest creator-focused sub. Genre-specific subs like r/edmproduction or r/Guitar convert better for genre-relevant audiences.
Can I promote my music on Reddit?+−
In dedicated promo threads only. Most music subs have weekly self-promo threads. Posting outside those gets removed.
How do I find subreddits for my music genre?+−
Search the genre name. Almost every genre has a dedicated sub. Smaller genre subs convert better than r/music for finding actual fans.
Is Reddit good for music gear brands?+−
Yes. r/audiophile, r/headphones, r/Guitar, and other gear-specific subs are highly engaged and product-curious.
What gear posts get the most engagement in r/audiophile?+−
Detailed listening comparisons between two or three products at different price points, with the same music used across all tests and a description of the listening environment. r/audiophile values methodical comparisons over enthusiast hype. Posts that include specific track names and timestamps for what to listen for get the most useful comment threads.
Can music producers share their workflow in r/edmproduction?+−
Yes, and workflow posts consistently outperform finished-track posts. A breakdown of your signal chain for a specific sound, with screenshots of your DAW session, gets far more engagement than a SoundCloud link asking for feedback. Show the process, not just the result.
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