100 Best Music Blogs and Websites in 2025
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1. Stereogum
Blog https://www.stereogum.com/ + Follow Blog
Stereogum is the best music blog founded in 2002. The blog features articles on new music, columns, interviews, reviews, and indie rock gossip.
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2. Rap Up
Blog https://www.rap-up.com/ + Follow Blog
The latest hip-hop and R&B new music, news, photos, interviews, and videos. Rap-Up is the national hip-hop and R&B magazine that has featured music's biggest stars.
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3. Okayplayer
Blog https://www.okayplayer.com/ + Follow Blog
Stay informed on Hip Hop Music, Audio, Video, Reviews, News, Interviews, Blogs, and Discussion Board. Okayplayer is the original progressive urban music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music connoisseurs worldwide.MORE Email ****@okayplayer.com
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4. EARMILK
Blog https://earmilk.com/ + Follow Blog
Dedicated to music discovery. EARMILK serves the latest music news, streams, downloads and more. We cover everything we love, these include dance, hiphop, and electronic, indie rock, trap, witch-house, edm, post-dubstep, dreamwave, alternative and probably about 500 others - at EARMILK you get the gambit.MORE Email ****@earmilk.com
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5. The AU Review
Blog https://www.theaureview.com/ + Follow Blog
Discover the best new music on Australia's premiere independent online publication. The AU features exclusive Live Music Reviews and Photo Galleries for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Wollongong, Darwin and more, plus Singles of the Day, Album Reviews, Interviews and much more.MORE Email ****@theaureview.com
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6. The FADER
Blog http://www.thefader.com/music + Follow Blog
The FADER is the definitive voice of emerging music and the lifestyle that surrounds it. Check out interviews, outings, music videos, advice and performances with musicians, artists and designers.MORE Email ****@thefader.com
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7. Rap Radar
Blog https://rapradar.com/ + Follow Blog
Rap Radar is the Premiere Rap Blog for the latest news, music and video in Hip Hop Culture. Articles cover albums, mixtapes, songs, and videos.
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8. AllMusic Blog
Blog https://www.allmusic.com/blog + Follow Blog
News, interviews, opinion, music streams, downloads, and other information of interest to a music fan. AllMusic is a comprehensive and in-depth resource for finding out more about the albums, bands, musicians and songs you love.MORE Email ****@allmusic.com
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9. FACT Magazine
Blog https://www.factmag.com/ + Follow Blog
Covers world's most crucial artists, Patch Notes, documentaries, audiovisual works, fact-curated exhibitions, and weekly DJ sessions from across the globe. FACT was established in London in 2003 as a bi-monthly music and youth culture magazine.MORE Email ****@factmag.com
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10. EDM Sauce
Blog https://www.edmsauce.com/ + Follow Blog
Get the latest on EDM News, New Music, Interviews, Guides and our EDM Lifestyle Store at EDM Sauce. EDM Sauce is one of the largest independent websites dedicated to new Electronic Dance Music.MORE Email ****@edmsauce.com
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11. NME Magazine
Blog https://www.nme.com/ + Follow Blog
NME Magazine brings you the latest music and pop culture news and reviews, along with videos and galleries, band features, concert tickets, magazines, and radio. NME is the world's defining voice in music and pop culture since 1952.MORE Email ****@nme.com
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12. Alternative Press
Blog https://www.altpress.com/ + Follow Blog
A leader in alternative culture news covering everything from new music releases to exclusive artist merchandise. Alternative Press is an American music magazine based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Email ****@altpress.com
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13. MetalSucks
Blog https://www.metalsucks.net/ + Follow Blog
The most trusted source for metal opinion, analysis and up-to-date breaking news on tour dates and new music from artists ranging from the biggest in the world to the underground.
Email ****@metalsucks.net
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14. Under The Radar Magazine
Blog https://www.undertheradarmag.com/ + Follow Blog
Under the Radar is an indie music magazine that is known for in-depth and characterized interviews with bands large and small, as well as their accompanying unique and stylistic photo shoots. It offers intelligent and sometimes humorous, articles that go far beyond a band's major influences, often accompanied by exclusive photo shoots.MORE Email ****@undertheradarmag.com
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15. Your EDM
Blog https://www.youredm.com/ + Follow Blog
A source that is focused on covering Electronic Dance Music, Interviews, Music Reviews & EDM news. YourEDM is the most recognized publication in the world of Electronic Dance Music.
Email ****@youredm.com
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16. Pitchfork
Blog https://pitchfork.com/news/ + Follow Blog
Pitchfork is the web's most popular music resource, with expansive coverage of indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop, metal, and experimental music. Publishing daily reviews, features, and interviews, as well as real-time music news coverage.MORE Email ****@pitchfork.com
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17. Metal Underground.com
Blog http://www.metalunderground.com/ + Follow Blog
MetalUnderground.com has been faithfully serving mainstream and underground metal news for almost ten years. In addition to comprehensive news coverage, Metalunderground.com also features reviews, interviews, band info, live concert reports, photos, and more, updated daily by a dedicated staff of die-hard metalheads.MORE Email ****@metalunderground.com
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18. Indie Shuffle Music Blog
Blog https://www.indieshuffle.com/ + Follow Blog
Indie Shuffle is a global music blog that covers indie rock, electronic, hip hop, folk and more. We're a diverse group of people excited about sharing music.
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19. Aquarium Drunkard
Blog https://aquariumdrunkard.com/ + Follow Blog
An eclectic audio journal focused on daily music reviews, interviews, features, mp3 samples and sessions. Digging globally, AD bridges contemporary sounds with psych, jazz, avant-garde, folk, garage, soul, funk, r&b and beyond.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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20. Nialler9 • New Music • Albums, Playlists, News, Irish, Gigs & Videos
Blog https://nialler9.com/ + Follow Blog
A music site for those interested in the freshest tracks, the best new albums, specially-curated playlists, Irish music news, features, gig guides and much more.
Email ****@neighbrhd.com
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21. GORILLA VS. BEAR
Blog https://www.gorillavsbear.net/ + Follow Blog
GORILLA VS. BEAR is a music blog that was founded in 2005 by Chris Cantalini. The blog covers a wide variety of music genres, including indie, electronic, and hip hop, and features music news, interviews, album reviews, and curated playlists.MORE Email ****@gorillavsbear.net
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22. LIVE music blog Music as life. Festivals. Concerts. Bands. Apps. Tech.
Blog https://livemusicblog.com/ + Follow Blog
We dig concerts, festivals, and bands that know how to play live. A music blog about concerts, festivals, music news, photos, videos, Bonnaroo, Phish, Coachella, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza and more...MORE Email ****@livemusicblog.com
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23. Obscure Sound
Blog https://www.obscuresound.com/ + Follow Blog
Obscure Sound covers emerging independent artists, featuring audio streams and detailed write-ups since 2006. We strive to provide music fans with the latest and greatest music from promising artists.MORE Email ****@obscuresound.com
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24. EDM.com
Blog https://edm.com/ + Follow Blog
EDM.com is the definitive voice of electronic dance music. Our mission is to inspire and inform members of our community and the general public by providing balanced coverage of the worldwide EDM movement.MORE Email ****@edm.com
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25. We All Want Someone To Shout For
Blog https://weallwantsomeone.org/ + Follow Blog
We All Want Someone To Shout For is a music blog run by Will Oliver. The blog is your Arctic Monkeys-inspired home for music reviews (singles and albums), mp3's, news, album reviews, concert reviews & photography, and film reviews.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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26. Fake Shore Drive® - The Chicago Hip Hop Blog
Blog http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/ + Follow Blog
Fake Shore Drive is the Midwest's best source for hip-hop. The Chicago-based blog is updated daily with news, music and exclusive content.
Email ****@gmail.com
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27. Heavy Blog Is Heavy
Blog https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/ + Follow Blog
Heavy Blog (Is Heavy) is a blog dedicated to heavy music and all its friends, featuring metal news, reviews, interviews, and other nincompoopery.
Email ****@heavyblogisheavy.com
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28. MTS Management News
Blog https://www.mtsmanagementgroup.com/ + Follow Blog
Covers the latest updates from MTS Management Group. Specializing in full-service artist management, publicity, and promotions, and social media campaigns, MTS Management is on the cutting edge of today's new music business.MORE Email ****@mtsmanagementgroup.com
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29. Metal Injection
Blog https://metalinjection.net/news + Follow Blog
The leading metal news, metal music video, and metal tour date source on the internet. Get your fix of Metal Injection!
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30. My AMP Music Blog
Blog https://myampmusic.co/category/blog-posts/ + Follow Blog
As editor of AMP, I must say that I work with some of the most talented and dedicated staff and writers around. Even though I started myampmusic.co four years ago as an outlet for my love of music, this is far from a one-man show.MORE Facebook 1KTwitter 3KInstagram 735 Domain Authority 16
Music Bloggers
| Blogger Name | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | Blogger Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Fantano | theneedledrop.com/news | @theneedledrop | 913.5K | Founder of The Needle Drop, a popular music review blog covering all genres. | |
| Tom Breihan | stereogum.com/all | @tombreihan | 24.2K | Senior Editor at Stereogum, focusing on pop, rock, and indie music. | |
| Craig Jenkins | vulture.com | @craigsj | 73.2K | Music critic for Vulture, covering hip-hop, pop, and R&B. | |
| Mark Richardson | markrichardson.substack.com | @markrichardson | 23K | Former Editor-in-Chief of Pitchfork, covering various genres. | |
| Ryan Schreiber | pitchfork.com | @ryanpitchfork | 36K | Founder of Pitchfork, influential in indie music coverage. | |
| Sasha Frere-Jones | substack.sashafrerejones.com | @sashafrerejones | 8.4K | Music critic formerly of The New Yorker, known for deep analysis of music. | |
| Robin Murray | clashmusic.com | @clashrobin | 10.2K | Editor at Clash Magazine, covering contemporary and alternative music. | |
| Liz Pelly | thebaffler.com | @lizpelly | 14.8K | Freelance music journalist, writing for The Baffler, Pitchfork, and more. | |
| Sean Adams | drownedinsound.com/news | @seaninsound | 26.5K | Founder of Drowned in Sound, an influential music blog in the UK. | |
| Alex Ross | therestisnoise.com | @alexrossmusic | Music critic for The New Yorker, author of "The Rest Is Noise". | ||
| Lisa Robinson | vanityfair.com | Veteran music journalist, columnist at Vanity Fair, and author. | |||
| Greg Kot | soundopinions.org | @gregkot | 24.3K | Co-host of Sound Opinions, former music critic for the Chicago Tribune. | |
| Chris DeVille | stereogum.com/all | @chrisdeville | 16.9K | Managing Editor at Stereogum, covering indie rock and pop. | |
| Leah Greenblatt | ew.com | @leahbats | 3.5K | Music Editor at Entertainment Weekly, covering pop culture and music. | |
| Stephen Thomas Erlewine | allmusic.com | @sterlewine | 12.4K | Senior editor at AllMusic, author of many music reviews and articles. | |
| Andrew Winistorfer | vinylmeplease.com | Editor-in-Chief at Vinyl Me, Please, focusing on vinyl and music culture. | |||
| James Rettig | stereogum.com | @jamsrettig | 6.5K | News editor at Stereogum, writing on indie and alternative music. | |
| Lauren Martin | residentadvisor.net | @codeinedrums | 13.5K | Contributor to Resident Advisor, focusing on electronic and club music. | |
| Jayson Greene | pitchfork.com | @jayson_greene | 14.8K | Senior editor at Pitchfork, writer on various music genres. | |
| David Turner | pennyfractions.ghost.io | Writer and creator of the "Penny Fractions" newsletter, focusing on the music industry. | |||
| Peter Robinson | popjustice.com | @popjustice | 213.3K | Founder of Popjustice, a UK-based blog covering pop music. | |
| Ed Nash | thelineofbestfit.com | @tedneynash | 2.1K | Ed Nash is a Senior Editor at Best Fit Music, where he interviews musicians and writes about music. Known for always using two dictaphones, he's passionate about capturing every detail. | |
| Larry Fitzmaurice | last-donut-of-the-night.ghost.io | @lfitzmaurice | 22.1K | Music journalist and writer, contributing to The Fader, Pitchfork, and more. | |
| Tris McCall | nj.com | @trismccall | 1.5K | Music critic and journalist, contributing to NJ.com and other platforms. | |
| Zane Lowe | music.apple.com | @zanelowe | 640.4K | Global Creative Director at Apple Music, former BBC Radio 1 DJ. | |
| Derek Robertson | afternoondelete.com | @afternoondelete | 3.8K | Founder of Dots and Dashes, covering indie and alternative music. | |
| John Doran | thequietus.com | @jahduran | 16.6K | Co-founder of The Quietus, a UK-based online music magazine. | |
| Steve Hyden | uproxx.com | @steven_hyden | 66K | Music critic and author, contributing to UPROXX and formerly with AV Club. | |
| Katie Bain | billboard.com | Dance music editor at Billboard, covering electronic music. | |||
| Michelle Kim | them.us | @meeshkakim | 6.6K | Staff writer at Them, contributing to Pitchfork and other outlets on music and culture. | |
| Jem Aswad | variety.com | @jemaswad | 4.6K | Senior music editor at Variety, covering the music business and industry trends. | |
| Sophie Harris | timeout.com | @sophiemeve | 1.2K | Freelance music journalist, contributing to Time Out, The Guardian, and others. | |
| Rob Sheffield | rollingstone.com | @robsheff | 62.4K | Music journalist and author, contributing to Rolling Stone. | |
| Jenn Pelly | pitchfork.com | @jennpelly | 23.1K | Contributing editor at Pitchfork, covering punk, indie, and DIY scenes. | |
| Tom Ewing | freakytrigger.co.uk/popular | @tomewing | 6.9K | Music critic and historian, known for his "Popular" blog on Freaky Trigger. | |
| Jeff Weiss | passionweiss.com | @passionweiss | 59.1K | Founder of Passion of the Weiss, covering hip-hop and underground music. | |
| Geeta Dayal | theoriginalsoundtrack.com | @geetadayal | 13.3K | Music journalist and author, focusing on electronic music and culture. | |
| Tobi Oredein | blackballad.co.uk/podcasts | @iamtobioredein | 11.9K | Founder of Black Ballad, focusing on music and culture. | |
| Paul Resnikoff | digitalmusicnews.com/category/podcasts | Founder of Digital Music News, covering the intersection of music and technology. | |||
| Amanda Petrusich | newyorker.com | @amandapetrusich | 19.9K | Staff writer at The New Yorker, focusing on music and culture. | |
| Chris Richards | washingtonpost.com | @chris__richards | 14.7K | Pop music critic at The Washington Post, covering a wide range of genres. | |
| Will Hermes | rollingstone.com | @williamhermes | 13.3K | Music critic and author, contributing to NPR, Rolling Stone, and more. | |
| Claire Shaffer | rollingstone.com | @claireeshaffer | 4.4K | Staff writer at Rolling Stone, covering music and culture. | |
| Carrie Battan | newyorker.com/culture | @cbattan | 5.8K | Staff writer at The New Yorker, covering pop and R&B music. | |
| David Smyth | standard.co.uk | Music Editor at the London Evening Standard, focusing on mainstream and indie music. | |||
| Lindsay Zoladz | nytimes.com | @lindsayzoladz | 29.7K | Music critic and columnist for The New York Times, covering a range of genres. | |
| Kitty Empire | theguardian.com | @kittyempire666 | 6K | Music critic for The Observer, covering a wide range of genres. | |
| Robin Hilton | npr.org/sections/allsongs | @nprobin | 20.8K | Co-host of NPR's "All Songs Considered" and a long-time music journalist. | |
| Jason King | npr.org | @jasonkingsays | 3.7K | Music critic and academic, contributing to NPR and NYU Clive Davis Institute. | |
| Bob Boilen | npr.org/podcasts-and-shows | @bobboilen | 15.2K | Host and creator of NPR's "All Songs Considered". Bob covers a wide range of music genres. | |
| Ann Powers | npr.org/people/140955737/ann-powers | @annkpowers | 31.6K | NPR Music critic, focusing on pop, country, and R&B. |
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Pitchfork | The Most trusted Voice In Music
About - Pitchfork is the web's most popular music resource, with expansive daily coverage of indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop, metal, and experimental music.
About - From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with reporting, interviews, and a discerning critical ear.
UK
DrunkenWereWolf | Music Blog From Bristol,UK
About - DrunkenWerewolf is a Bristol, UK based music blog and website providing reviews, recommendations, features, interviews and shouting.
Fact Magazine
About - The world's most on-it music magazine, home of the weekly FACT mix series and FACT TV.
A&R Music Industry Blog
About - Award Winning A&R Music Industry Blog - Featuring new music from unsigned bands and buzz artists from around the world.
BlackPlastic.co.uk | Alternative Music Blog
About - BlackPlastic.co.uk is an alternative music blog focused on sharing the best electronic music.
Canada
Canadian Music Blog | Getting the rock and snowball rolling for fans of Canadian recording artists
About - As its name suggests, the Canadian Music Blog is an online magazine dedicated to providing information about popular music performed by Canadian recording artists, that is recording artists who are Canadian citizens regardless of where they are based. It is both a Canadian Music-Blog and a Canadian-Music Blog.
Canadian Beats
About - An online music publication dedicated to all things Canadian music! Now we’re over 40 Canadian music fans working hard to promote all the musical talent that Canada has to offer. We are dedicated to be your source for band interviews, reviews, tour dates and so much more!
Ride The Tempo | A Canadian Music Blog
About - Since February a lonely Valentine’s Day in 2010, Tiana Feng and her dedicated crew of contributors have been highlighting our favourite Canadian music on Ride the Tempo. Here we are dedicated and proud to continue supporting music across all genres, sexes, races, backgrounds from this diverse country we call home.
Said The Gramophone | A Mp3 Blog
About - This is a daily sampler of really good songs. Said the Gramophone launched in March 2003, and added songs in November of that year. It was one of the world's first mp3blogs.
Australia
About - TheMusic.com.au is the online arm of The Music, Australia's premier street press title covering the music and entertainment industries.
About - Tone Deaf is one of Australia’s leading authorities on local and international music culture and industry. We have a commitment and passion for supporting the local music community, as well as delivering fun, informative, and hopefully thought provoking insight into the issues affecting music today.
Who The Hell | New Australian Music Since 2006
About - Who The Hell is a curated blog about Australian music. We know our local scene well and only post stuff we love. We’re always on the hunt for new Australian/NZ music, little-heard-of bands, interesting ideas and music happenings.
Cool Accidents | Australian New Music & Pop Culture Blog
About -Cool Accidents have been having fun since 2011, providing the most shareable content, original writing, entertainment, and must-see video. This fast-growing music and pop culture blog converts Warner Music Australia dollars into candid showcases, daily articles and short film. All this, while having as much fun as humanly possible.
India
Music Aloud
About - Since its inception in 2009, Music Aloud has been committed to the promotion of new musical works from around the world. The site features reviews, interviews and other resources on music/musicians from across genres. The site is also listed as a popular source for music in India by Flipboard.
Festival Sherpa | Online Guide To Music Festivals
About - Festival Sherpa of course! The best guide to help you discover, share and celebrate festivals.
RSJonline.com | India's First Independent Music Magazine
About - Rock Street Journal is India’s first independent music magazine. Published since 1993, it has heralded the independent music movement in India and thus, enjoys the rabid following of a loyal audience. It is the preferred cultural disseminator for opinion and trends in independent music and has been a part of every counter-culture music lover’s tryst with such a scene.
Songs of Yore
About - A tribute to old Hindi film music. Songs of the 30s through the 60s.
