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Submit Your Music to Be Featured in Our “Artist of the Week” Series

If you are an emerging artist, submit your music to be featured in our “Artist of the Week” series. It’s time to step up in 2025. Built upon years of experience in the entertainment industry, Honk Magazine is excited to introduce a new way for independent musicians to shine in the light they deserve.

We’re re-introducing our “Artist of the Week” series, better than ever, in which artists of all types can reach tens of thousands of music fans, industry insiders, and music tastemakers. This is your time to shine for songwriters, rappers, producers, and bands alike.

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Reasons to be Featured as “Artist of the Week”

At Honk Magazine, we have always wanted to highlight the up-and-coming voices of each genre. Our “Artist of the Week” is meant to provide you with:

Huge Exposure: Your profile will be prominently displayed on our homepage, social media channels, and weekly newsletter, which has a distribution reach of thousands of interested readers.
An SEO-Boosted Write-Up: We tell the story of your music in a way the Google gods will approve of. This creates long-term visibility far beyond social media.
From Exposure & Press Coverage: Being featured on a credible music website establishes you as a serious artist. It’s also a great inclusion in your press kit or EPK or pitching to playlists and labels.
Organic Fan Growth: Veritable music fans explore your talent through our platform – no bots, paid clicks, and genuine interaction.

What We Look for in 2025

In 2025, the music industry will change rapidly, and so will we. We’re especially interested in the following this year:

Real direct messaging with the lyrics and the sound.
Genre-fluid sounds: pop-laden trap, jazz-tinged hip hop, alt-R&B, electro-soul.
Production value: There should be Lots of professional or at least high production value, even if DIY should reflect passion and effort.
Your brand as an artist is unique: Your visuals, socials, and message.

So, if you’re building something, pushing boundaries, or just making undeniably great music, we want to hear from you.

How to Submit Your Music

Submitting is quick and easy. Here’s how it works:

Send your song via Email [email protected]. Be sure to include:
Email Subject: Artist of the Week – YourArtistName
Artist bio (100–150 words max)
Links to your music on streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, etc.)
Social media and website links
A high-quality press photo

Tell Us Your Story

What makes you different? Use the email to let us know what inspires your music, what you’re up to now, and why you think you deserve the spotlight.

Sit Tight for Our Team to Contact You

We personally review all submissions within 5 business days. If we choose your entry, we’ll contact you for a brief interview and to schedule your feature.

What You Get If Selected

If selected as our “Artist of the Week,” you will get:

Expert written SEO optimized article (700–900)
One week featured post on our home page.
Industry backlinks

⏳ Permanent archive in our “Artist of the Week” category. Your feature remains on our website indefinitely, ensuring ongoing traffic and validation of your brand.

Success Stories of Feature Articles

Many of the artists we’ve featured have since scored playlist placements, sync deals, label meetings, and media exposure because of their Honk Magazine feature. Now, we don’t promise you fame overnight, but we promise you real visibility that opens doors.

Bonus: Think About Distribution Via Our Partner Network

For artists interested in taking it even further, we are working closely with several platforms and blogs, including Landon Buford and others, on potential wider distribution, playlist pitching, and influencer coverage. “Artist of the Week” is often the first step in these extended opportunities.

From the Underground to the Unearthed, Honk Magazine → Your music needs to be heard, and Honk Magazine is here to help. The “Artist of the Week” series is a channel for recognition, growth, and connection. Let us help you stand out.

Submit Your Music Today

Ready to take the next step? Share your sounds now, and you may be Honk Magazine’s next “Artist of the Week.” We look forward to hearing what you’ve been working on.

Available until the 30th of April 2025.

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