FAQ
Soundazed is an independent music and culture publication covering emerging and rising artists, new releases, live shows, festivals, and the scenes shaping contemporary music. Our focus is on discovery, context, and culture.
Soundazed is primarily spearheaded by Matt Torres. Additional contributors include photographers and writers embedded in music and festival culture.
Soundazed was founded in 2016 in Washington, D.C. The publication has since expanded its focus to the Chicago music scene and market, while continuing to cover artists, festivals, and events across other cities and regions.
Soundazed covers anything that makes us feel something! Whether that’s indie, pop, alternative, latin, electronic, global music, something in between, or none of the above. If it’s great, we want to hear it!
Editorial coverage is driven by interest and fit. Soundazed looks for strong releases, clear creative direction, live presence, and a sense that an artist is actively building something — whether through music, performances, or community.
Submissions are accepted by email or through our Contact page. We have reviewed through third-party platforms and designated submission channels, such as SubmitHub or Groover, in the past but email remains the best way to reach us. We do our best to consider all submissions, but editorial coverage is never guaranteed.
Editorial submissions are accepted by email or through our Contact page. We do our best to consider all submissions, and add songs to our playlists weekly, but editorial coverage is never guaranteed.
Soundazed offers a non-editorial press release posting option for artists and publicists seeking consideration for posting press materials as provided, without entering the editorial review process. Non-editorial submissions are reviewed for baseline relevance and clarity and, if approved, are published under the Soundazed name.
Requests for non-editorial posting must be submitted through this form.
Press releases published without modification are posted by the Soundazed editorial team and are credited simply as Soundazed. These posts reflect the original materials provided and are distinct from editorial features written by named contributors.
Editorial features are written or edited by Soundazed to reflect its voice and perspective. Press releases posted as-is are not rewritten.
Yes. Soundazed offers a non-editorial press release posting option for artists and publicists seeking consideration for posting press materials as provided, without entering the editorial review process. Non-editorial submissions are reviewed for baseline relevance and clarity and, if approved, are published under the Soundazed name.
Requests for non-editorial posting must be submitted through this form.