A few recent conversations prompted me to collect the things we consider when we decide to include a blog on the Hype Machine, and share them with you.
We take the process seriously, since it’s actually several opportunities at once. For us, it’s a chance to support writers we respect (by featuring them on our pages), and encourage others to write while supporting a model we think works. It’s also a chance to add another voice our users can trust to discover something new.
When looking at a new blog, we ask questions to see if it fits with the ideas behind the Hype Machine. We want to know why the writer or group does it. We want to know how long they’ve been at it, how they prefer to share their thoughts. We want to get an idea of what music they end up being attracted to the most.
We look for genuine voices; people excited about music, thinking, drawing, experimenting, creating. We want people who would blog whether or not they were listed on the Hype Machine. Most importantly, though, we want to know if the blog would add something new to the conversations already tracked here. If that’s not the case, adding it is a disservice to everyone: the authors of the blog (as they’d drown in the noise of consensus of other blogs), the bloggers already on the site and the artists whose music they discuss (the noise makes it harder for them to be heard), and our users (why have more of the same?).
We usually will not add these types of blogs to the site:
* Official label blogs (though we love it when bloggers link to official blog posts with new releases)
* DJ blogs that feature their own mixes (they are all awesome, right?)
* Blogs that are run by promoters of parties, DJs or artists
* Web music startup company blogs
* Party photo blogs
One of the toughest things in this whole process is to get across that there isn’t really a right way to write a music blog, and our selection process doesn’t validate something as “Right”. There are plenty of things people publish that are awesome, yet don’t fit into the music ecosystem where we play. But we do think that our selection process makes for a kickass experience for everyone involved.
More concisely: if your biggest concern after starting your blog is ‘How do I get listed on Hype Machine,’ then you’re probably not the type of blog that’s going to get listed on Hype Machine.
February 19, 2009 2:19 pm
I’ve been wondering whether MP3s embed and hosted from Tumblr will play in Hype Machine. Are there Tumblr blogs on here yet?
February 19, 2009 2:46 pm
Yeah, Tuneage is one: http://hypem.com/list/6621
February 19, 2009 4:35 pm
What would be awesome for the hype machine rss feed for new tracks is a match up against songs I already have in my music library.
February 19, 2009 5:10 pm
I need to read more Bukowski. That poem was excellent.
February 19, 2009 5:32 pm
Definitely understandable. I very much appreciate what you do and someday hope to be a part of the site. You give voice to the artists that create from the heart rather than for profit or fame. Simultaneously you provide a forum for recognition for bloggers who exemplify the purpose of your site. Great job thus far. Best of luck in the future.
February 20, 2009 12:41 am
Hypem is one of the few music sites that actively works towards a quality and reliability in the digital information of the content they present to the internet. For that you should have cred! Good work!
Only thing is I’m concerned about how many possible good authors that are being left out or perhaps even forever rejected after they couldn’t get onto Hype Machine. You obviously realize what an important source of traffic and readers you are, and it’s good that you’re making this power you indeed have to create something out of it.
Yet it does speak against you, and your beautiful principles and preferences in a blogger, that electro (or so-called bloghouse) blogs make up a considerable trunk or at least branch of the Hypem tree. As you said, there is no definition of a good blog, but I wouldn’t consider many of these electro blogs to be the first you’d use for examples of “thinking, drawing, experimenting, creating” and “add something new to the conversations already tracked on the Hype Machine”.
It’s more like “hyping, remixing, banging, posting” and “add something new to the mp3s already tracked on the Hype Machine” if you ask me, haha. 🙂
What is your view on this?
February 20, 2009 1:44 am
how about independent bands (not labels) pushing their own music? can they get listed or does it have to be someone “talking” about the band… anyway wicked blog this one
February 20, 2009 7:31 am
hey you made news at The Consumerist:
http://consumerist.com/5157361/hypemachine-saves-your-ears-with-free-tunes-from-music-blogs
February 20, 2009 3:32 pm
Well, I’m not gonna lie: when I started my blog I really did think about how I could listed on Hypem. But when I didn’t get listed I sort of realized that I was going about it the wrong way. Since being rejected our blog has really changed directions and become more about making fun playlists and discussing the philosophical side of music. There are already so many blogs out there that have dedicated more time and have great content with free mp3’s that I have to agree we would have just been lost in the fray anyways. So now I don’t worry about it and we just write because we like to do it, and if someone stumbles upon a post, that’s great.
Keep up the great work– I love reading the blog (listing Grooveshark made my workday so much better) and just checking out the site. I’m still plowing through the 50 best albums of the year, too.
February 20, 2009 6:40 pm
I wish I had time to properly write my blog, I really do.
Maybe during the vacation I’ll add to my solitary post so far, and maybe one day I’ll be featured in these hallowed pages.
You needn’t necessarily take it as a hipster thing to get “featured” on hype machine. Sure its a great way to get people reading what you’ve got to say but personally I’d take it as a sign that I’d “made it” as a blogger, that I’d reached some sort of acceptance amongst people. If I ever felt the majority of people (disregarding those who will inevitably do this) were accessing my blogs just to get free mp3s I’d feel cheated anyway.
Rather, I know a lot of the bloggers on here will have found being featured on Hype Machine validated their effort, rather than ticked a box for their cool wall. Which I guess is why they’re featured and others aren’t.
February 20, 2009 9:29 pm
I love how open the authors on HypeM are to new music. I listen to a lot of new music but don’t personally have time to write one, though I’m sure it’d be fun. Yet, when I wondered if some of the bloggers on here would be interested in my own stuff, many turned out to be. I never felt like this small guy trying to send a demo tape to Columbia or something. It’s certainly great to be able to both listen to good new stuff and get feedback on your own.
Cheers to everyone involved and the machine team!
February 21, 2009 9:07 pm
sorry, didn’t know where to post this – where does one report a fault? My dashboard is not loading my most recent favorite songs although my listening history shows the songs with hearts beside them… I’m really sad that hypemachine isn’t working properly…
February 22, 2009 1:10 pm
I started a music blog back in December because I was bored, really. Journalism has always been an interest of mine, and I love to force my ideas down other people’s throats. If it hadn’t been for The Hype Machine, I would never have even known what a music blog was. I will admit, I have wondered on many seperate occasions how people get their blogs featured here…
Anyway, in many respects, I agree with The Lemur. It seems the only stuff you can find in any large numbers is Justice, Daft punk, Hot Chip, and all that pop electronic music. I am rather disappointed at this at times, as there is so much more awesome stuff that seems to only be posted on un-featured blogs. If you look for Superfunk, or Boxcar here on Hypem, you don’t always find it.
A problem I’ve had is that it’s hard to get readers. I mean, I really do love doing music blogs. But when I only get one hit a day after putting a half an hour into getting everything re-tagged and uploaded, and then another 15 minutes-2 hours typing up my thoughts… it kinda hurts just a little. Maybe you could consider keeping some sort of links list on the side that brings up a list of, I dunno, maybe 5 generic music blogs? I dunno
Anyway, keep it up. I understand your desires to keep Hypem a quality e-establishment.
-Boba
February 23, 2009 6:53 pm
No offense to Hype Machine but getting featured on here is just a bonus to what I do. Sure I get way more traffic than when I first started, but I just love writing about music.
I’m slowly growing a fanbase and dedicated readers, but it be a while before I become as respected as some of my favorite music blogs.
I’d just like to thank Hype Machine for seeing my potential and letting people know about what I do.
Keep it up!
February 25, 2009 4:49 am
One thing I could happily do without is the abundance of remixes on Hype Machine! I mean, do we REALLY need 200 remixes of MGMT’s Kids?
Surely the blogs posting these (and there are many) aren’t exactly ‘adding to the discussion’? All they’re really doing is clogging up the HM charts, blocking anything truly new and interesting.
February 27, 2009 4:59 am
Wow, I had no idea that so much thought went into which blogs are listed in the Hype Machine. It’s a great honor to be here. Thanks, guys.
February 28, 2009 6:58 pm
Thanks for the great work, guys.
Since I was included, I try to put more french music (I’m french, the blog is in french) to fill what I think is a big blank in the Machine cause we have great music in France, besides Justice, Daft Punk, Air and Phoenix that you all know. So the Machine helped me to make my blog better.
But I have to say that I agree with Steven, they are too many remixes, and even if it’s fun and sometimes reaaally great (ie: Girl Talk), it’s not interesting.
Anyway, MERCI for including me.
Loads of kisses from France !
(PS : a great thing would to be for us to be able to blip, via blip.fm, the songs included in the HM :))
March 1, 2009 8:13 pm
I agree with what The Lemur wrote. For me, Hype Machine is an invaluable resource for discovering blogs and new music. But the majority of the content on Hype Machine seems to be electro/dance/techno. It’s probably relative to the number of blogs out there (it wouldn’t surprise me if there actually are more electro/dance/techno blogs than any other kinds of music blogs on the web) but it still doesn’t really mesh well with the principals you stated for adding new blogs to Hype Machine.
Nonetheless, Hype Machine does an incredible job of referring loads of web surfers to blogs that might otherwise go unnoticed by the masses. The blogs I have discovered through Hype Machine, and the blogs I am sure to continue to discover, are what really made me a big fan of Hype Machine. While you do make it incredibly easy to find all kinds of music, it’s the blogs that you have chosen to be included on the machine that really get me. So obviously, you’re process for including blogs is working for me. Thanks very much!
March 3, 2009 7:14 pm
@RyanCatbird: How about if Hype Machine de-lists Catbird Seat? Would you still feel that way?
March 4, 2009 6:01 pm
Everything you listed as negatives in blogs such as partee pix and DJ promoted parties is pretty much the quintessence of Hypem itself. I hope you were kiddin’
you guys are gey
and can’t catch on quick to anything.
You’ve become a yesteryear cliche looked down upon by your goggle predecessors.
but good luck in 2K9
March 4, 2009 10:05 pm
where is hipster runoff? seriously, it’s one of the few music blogs that i read/listen to. and now it’s gone? WTF guys?
March 10, 2009 9:12 pm
Hey,
I would like you guys to read my blog, and if you like what im blogging about add it to hype machine.
Thanks
Heads Will Roll
March 11, 2009 1:16 pm
Love the Hype Machine.
Keep spreading the music, it’s amazing what we can accomplish together.
March 18, 2009 12:02 am
Just a little Q/
When you are choosing blogs to use on hypem, are the blogs specifically music blogs? My blog also has articles on art and photography, so would my blog be opted?
March 29, 2009 7:21 pm
[…] is why we also manually approve blogs. I think even though the space is changing, it is possible to preserve the things that got me […]
April 7, 2009 7:32 pm
Don’t Believe the Hype Machine
April 10, 2009 12:34 am
hope we get selected, but like you guys said, we’ll keep blogging if and when we do!!
April 14, 2009 7:33 am
Is there no set criteria to be chosen?
April 21, 2009 10:44 pm
so.. I have no to want me on the hype machine to be accepted? =O
May 4, 2009 12:03 pm
So once you are rejected from Hype Machine, the rejection is permanent?
Is there no re-application process or certain amount of time one must wait to reapply?
May 6, 2009 2:46 pm
Aww I got the thumbs down 🙁
Not to worry! I’m gonna blog like a swift beaver!
May 12, 2009 4:15 am
Hey guys and gals,
Great site, ran into it as I was researching music blogs. Just the design and functionality is amazing, and not confusing. A genius idea overall. Thanks for the info and keep it up!
May 14, 2009 7:17 pm
I got turned down… 🙁
It was my own fault because I applied when my blog was only one month old… What are the rules regarding the re-application process (if any)? It would be great if I could be considered again, my blog is 4 months old now…
keep up the good work guys!
May 15, 2009 8:04 am
I understand some of Anthony’s ideas but others not so much… Why would Djs be excluded from the Hypem? Here are guys who have dedicated their lives to curating good music and they somehow don’t fit the bill as to what makes a good blogger? So many of my favourite blogs are run by Djs that this just seems so strange…. Top Billin and Palms Out Sounds are both run by Djs and producers and are some of the best sites on the net…. And they also break other rules too…. Palms out, before google decided to step in, used to give us the infamous remix sundays…. A whole treasure trove of remixes in one zipped up file with little or no commentary… ( And sure just like Brandon warned they did get hit with a crippling DMCA even if they didn’t deserve it) and a lot of it would be called blog house or at least what some of the commentators here might call blog house…. and yet who can say that remix sunday didn’t add to the conversation? The hundreds of comments alone left every sunday in reaction to these posts seem to disprove that. I assume that these guidelines are broad and that Palms Out is an exception, with other merits that trump its faults… But Palms out has been around for awhile… if they just started up today would they make it into hypem? Are these guidelines leaving room for another Palms out Sound to make it onto Hypem? I think most people write about music because they love to share their passion for music with others and no one can argue that hypem helps you do that… Hypem for many people is the ultimate music community. Having your blog turned down from that community, is not the end of the world but I can certainly understand why its so discouraging for people.
May 26, 2009 4:30 pm
Hey. This is a blog that I subscribe to in Google and I thought you guys should know about it. Awesomeness! P.S. love what you guys do!
June 25, 2009 7:34 pm
http://thenewmusicbox.blogspot.com/
I guess I must have forgotten to give you the blog site. lol
June 25, 2009 7:35 pm
Thank you very much for providing this service. Your efforts facilitate thoughts, emotion and passion. Music was always intended for people. Music is embedded within the human experience because it compels us to move, and it compels us to feel. Our website serves the same purpose as we attempt to expose people to different genres of music through our daily selections. Thank you again for this creation. You are helping people all over the world.
Max Gibson
wineandbowties.com
June 29, 2009 7:27 pm
More concisely: if your biggest concern after starting your blog is ‘How do I get listed on Hype Machine,’ then you’re probably not the type of blog that’s going to get listed on Hype Machine.
February 19, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
actually i’m thinking of setting up a blog BECAUSE of Hype Machine, as i’d like to share some of the really obscure electronic music that i’ve built up over the past 20 years. and quite a bit of it is darn good, so it’d be great to bring that music to a new audience.
During the 1990s there was a heck of a lot of dance music that was only released on vinyl in very limited quantities and has never made it to compilation CDs. thats the kind of stuff i’m on about.
hypem.com could be a way of bringing that music to a whole new modern audience – and hopefully earn those artists even more money than what they did in the first place, when they pressed 500 vinyl copies and that was it.
July 8, 2009 4:15 pm
I have just submitted my blog and then having read this noticed that you do not like blogs which are linked to parties etc. Whilst the name of my blog is shared with my party and of course my events and mixes are posted to it I go to great lengths to make sure I posted mixes and music from all over the world and indeed post other people’s events too.
I appreciate that you will no doubt look over the blog and decide for yourself but certainly hope it will not be written off from the start. the blog has been going for roughly a year now and is maintained as a labour of love for myself rather than the sole purpose of promoting what I have to ‘sell’.
July 16, 2009 8:21 am
I agree with a lot of the comments above as I do honestly appreciate hypem. I think it would be nice to have it a bit more genre balanced. Where is actually the true Rock’n’Roll-aspect on hypem? And I don’t mean indie hipster bands. Among the top 100, there is one pop punk- (canyouseethesunset) and one punk (7inchpunk) blog listed. Thats not alot in my oppinion.
I think it would be nice just to have more Rock’n’Roll (with that I mean everything from Punk to Hardcore, Rockabilly, Emo, Grindcore, Surf etc.) listed on hypem, I definetly think there is an audience for that!
July 20, 2009 8:53 am
Ok so let me get this straight:
You won’t list my blog because I promote events where I *gasp* actually play the music I’m writing about? Can someone justify this for me?
August 22, 2009 3:24 pm
Having your blog on Hype Machine is a privileged.
A privilege which I have not yet earned!
God Bless HYPEM x
August 25, 2009 5:10 am
I write a blog that isn’t about writing about music, it is about sharing music that I spend hours finding with my friends, family and followers. I think it is sad that HypeM is more about Remixes than new interesting and game changing music. There is no doubt in my mind that my Blog should be on hypem, not because I feel I’m bringing some mass content to music lovers but because it allows people to get more music in one place. I’d like my friends on facebook, followers on twitter, rss subscribers and the like to be able to get everything they want in one place, that being HypeM…
Great site but opening it up for blogs like mine and closing it down on that 30th Electro/Remix Blog would probably help.
That way artists like Passion Pit, Miike Snow, The XX, Empire of the Sun, Fleet Foxes, Camera Obscura, School of Seven Bells and the like will see their original mixes on HypeM before the 10th mashup with Calvin Harris, Girl Talk and Fake Blood.
September 1, 2009 12:05 am
how long does it take hype machine to add a blog? and do they notify you if your blog isn’t accepted? tnx
September 6, 2009 6:50 am
Wow! I never knew there was a selection process for blogs on hypem.
I think the prejudice against DJs is a bit backward though. Seeing as it is DJs and producers, who are in this day and age, major contributors to the “musical conversation”, both online and in the real world. Seeking out and sharing music with others is the essence of being a DJ.
I can understand your motives for avoiding blogs who “self-promote”, but not all DJs make mixes just to get high fives. Most of them do it because they love to share the music they’ve discovered. It just happens that in a mix, the music is coherently woven together to create a journey of sorts.
Also, people who promote parties are also the ones at the core of local scenes, and by shunning these people, you are potentially stunting the growth of local scenes across the globe. In melbourne, where I live there are a number of “nu-disco” artists, canyons or fromage disco for example, who have made it big overseas thanks to blogs and myspace. But most Melbournians have little idea of who they are or what sound like, and have no way of getting behind the music that they produce or DJ.
Anyway, there’s no way I could ever say that its hype machine’s fault ,its just something that I’ve noticed a bit in my city, and seeing as you don’t like blogs who promote I figured there might be a correlation.
Those are just my thoughts. Carry on
September 8, 2009 8:23 am
so how do you put blogs fwd for consideration?
September 8, 2009 11:22 am
You can submit your blog for consideration here:
http://hypem.com/add
September 8, 2009 1:51 pm
Hey guys just a quick question.
I run a blog that features a ton of music but other stuff too. I’m not saying we’re the authority on cool music or anything, but it’s a very big and important part of what we do.
Is there anything about your selection process that would exclude us? What if we provided a feed for just the music category for example.
Love hypem, and believe we do have something to offer.
Thanks.
September 28, 2009 10:10 pm
“how long does it take hype machine to add a blog? and do they notify you if your blog isn’t accepted?”
^
October 11, 2009 2:23 pm
All the same, its important for new bloggers to be listed on hypem, elbows etc because often this is the only way their work can get noticed. It is the best way for new bloggers to get heard IMO…
October 18, 2009 1:33 pm
Dear Anthony and Hype Machine,
That was the most pretentious and offensive piece of writing I have ever read. It makes me not want to visit this site ever again. In fact, I will probably stop listening to music all together. Thanks for ruining my life.
Sincerely,
Dan Wilson (former Seattle Mariners catcher)
October 25, 2009 5:16 pm
Well said, Dan Wilson. I too will abstain from music in protest of this foul selection description.
October 25, 2009 5:19 pm
We’re small and don’t have too much of the newest music, but just got an exclusive release from a local Vancouver DJ… Check out http://www.sajw.org/2009/11/rob-paul-exclusive-release/ maybe you can post it on HypeM! =)
November 7, 2009 10:02 pm
nomodestbear.blogspot.com is a great blog that deserves a chance! can’t understand a word he’s saying but the music is great
November 15, 2009 2:07 pm
Hey hey,
So I am pretty new to blogging and I did not by any means start doing so in an effort to get on this website, or any website for that matter. However, a friend has suggested I check this out and after having a look around I must admit I am a fan. I will continue to check this out constantly and who knows, maybe one day someone will think what I write is perhaps worth sharing. Have a lovely day and even better music filled evening!
YEOW!
November 30, 2009 12:20 am
Helllo,
I understand that the blog i submitted is a baby blog, we just started about 3 months ago. I’m fine with working on more and improving it to it’s full capacity, but i was wondering, is it ever possible to re submit a blog once you think it has reached that level?
Thanks,
Jesse
December 15, 2009 4:17 am
I know this sounds silly but I can’t seem to logout of my account. Does anyone know how to do this??
December 18, 2009 1:25 pm
BTW, when I hover over ‘Dashboard’, I do not get a list of options…
December 18, 2009 1:31 pm
“one day baby…”
December 22, 2009 1:50 pm
I submitted my blog way too early (only 6 weeks after creation), and that seems to be a common mistake. It’s impressive how a blog can be improved in a few months, when you spend some (considerable)time on it.
You don’t get banned after your submission is rejected, you can re-apply, after a certain amount of time.
Hypem is a great way for the visibility of your blog and they have made a great job with their site’s layout/functionality. And even if bloghouse is over-represented (thinking about the ‘popular’ tab), you can always find all kinds of music.
Ok, I’m gonna work now.
xoxoxo
JOE
December 23, 2009 6:07 am
Appreciate your work. I really think HypeM is one of the greatest music invention of the decade. Keep on guys.
January 21, 2010 4:01 am
Love your site. I have found several great blogs on The Hype Machine such as Music for Kids Who Don’t Read Good.
I hope to be considered for The Hype Machine at some point. My site, http://www.11songreviews.com covers slightly obscure musicians who have something to say and who move me personally.
January 24, 2010 12:06 am
This is a great idea you guys have on your hands here. I actually stumbled upon this on twitter. I was just hopping around and then Bam Hype Machine caught my eye. It’s very user friendly and i can read reasonable blogs instead of useless rants trying to get heard.
January 24, 2010 3:01 pm
hypem says they do not accept these blogs:
* Official label blogs
* DJ blogs that feature their own mixes
* Blogs that are run by promoters of parties, DJs or artists
* Party photo blogs
and yet there are blogs like:
-Trashbag Kids on here (obviously a blog that are run by promoters for anyone who bothers to look at it
-Culture of Me (a prty photo blog. just google it and look at the listings)
– Noise Porn (a label blog if anyone cares to read their posts)
– Stereogum (which is actually Buzznet, a myspace rip-off, a site specifically constructed not for the love of music, but as a tool to propogate data from the “community” specifically for marketing purposes. anyone in the realm of social-media marketing and internet marketing will know this at one glance.)
no offense to these blogs because they are still awesome in their own way.
but for hypem to righteously (hypocritically?) think including these kind of blogs fit their “requirements” and then refusing to support other smaller niche blogs who have been supporting djs and bands since way before they made it big – it’s kinda stupid.
and hypem says “there is no point listing another blog that talks about the same things.” and yet all the blogs on hypem DO talk about the same music. just click on any top 10 blogs on the list now and you can see that yourself.
wake-up people. hypem is not the only music site out there. all hypem is doing is creating an elitist clique so they can start selling ads at higher prices.
how do i know this? i work in social media.
February 4, 2010 4:40 pm
djs and artists know more about music than the masses so why should they be excluded? these are people who dedicate their lives to music. your requirement of a fascist purity test for blogs will surely cause your demise.
February 9, 2010 7:36 pm
I knew this would happen some day
February 9, 2010 7:36 pm
“how do i know this? i work in social media.”
Haha! priceless. I think I love you, TP.
As in for my bumhole. TP for my bumhole.
Teheheee
February 11, 2010 9:05 pm
Hey Guys, we have had it with WordPress and being dependent and controlled so we have a new site up From Go to Whoa … its going to be the best one yet. We are very grateful for your support of youarethemusic blog and hope you will suppport us in our new endeavors at http://www.fromgotowhoa.com. Let us know if this will be suffice or do we need to jump through a few hoops and forms first???
Cheers,
Indy
February 13, 2010 3:09 am
Are there any blogs on on hype machine that are made by the CMS system Drupal?
Mine is and I was hoping that it wouldn’t be cause for exclusion. I hope to submit my blog in the next 2 months once i have tweaked things and am happy with the way that things are going and have my Mojo going!
have a look if you want to comment guys! http://www.kobestarr.com
K*
February 24, 2010 3:29 pm
So what exactly do I have to do if I want to see my blog on hypem?
February 28, 2010 10:26 am
so how do you submit a blog? or u dont? i dunno this is a little confusing.
March 3, 2010 4:30 am
How to do I submit my blog?
March 17, 2010 10:37 pm
hey so how do i get my blog on hypemachine? can you consider adding it? ive only had my blog for like a week but i post some good music and i would love if alot of people would look at it to discover the music i love(:
April 26, 2010 8:37 pm
Hi,
I love your blog !!! I think it’s really important today to speak about music like you do. Discover artists, songs, it’s a full time job…
with my blog, i try to do that but the stuff is really difficult.
So I want to know how to do to submit you my website http://www.laselectionmag.fr.
thanks !!
May 14, 2010 3:17 am
Hello, any information on how to submit a blog for consideration would be most appreciated! Thanks!
May 18, 2010 2:14 pm
Love the Bukowski quote. Great principle to base your site on.
Hyped. Jim
May 21, 2010 4:55 am
Hi there,
I would be really chuffed if you’d consider my blog. Its been running about 3 months now and is updated every week. It covers everything from folk to disco to dubstep….enjoy!
May 21, 2010 1:06 pm
Hi there!
Why don’t you allow blogs that are made my musicians themselves? Seems a very “music industry” rather than “music” oriented decision.
Just wondering because Max Gibson wrote “You give voice to the artists that create from the heart rather than for profit or fame.” which is apparently untrue.
yours,
Justine
June 8, 2010 2:33 am
Hi !
How can i add my blog in your list ? I think SoC has all qualities that you ask.
Yours,
Val’
June 9, 2010 7:50 am
Hey,
Love the work you guys do. Would be honored if you checked out my blog: http://thetastybeat.tumblr.com
best,
rachel
June 13, 2010 1:05 am
http://fuckyeahdjay.tumblr.com
it’s a mixtape blog run by a dj, but they don’t post their own music. is that allowed?
June 17, 2010 1:00 pm
This blog seems to fit what you guys are looking for. I’m sure you get a ton of requests to check out certain blogs, but this one does seem to fit well into Hype Machine’s aims. It’s run by a friend of mine, a senior at Williams who’s particularly into sampling and mash-ups.
biffwooten.wordpress.com
June 17, 2010 11:57 pm
http://www.musicbirdsandcereal.net/
We’re hoping to get on the hype machine. We aim to be a super blog by having more than one author (we’re up to 5 now). So we write about all sorts of different genres. Please consider us.
June 29, 2010 12:40 am
Hi dudes.
I wanna know how to suscribe my blog in hype, so I¨ve been looking for all site and I can`t found the application.
June 30, 2010 6:53 am
Hi,
http://woo-ha.blogspot.com/ has been in operation for two years and it covers mainly local artists, events and going-ons in Melbourne, Australia. Our four contributors come from diverse backgrounds including music, publishing, writing and art. We also cover all things international.
We’re hoping to be added to Hype Machine, thanks.
July 6, 2010 5:12 am
Hello,
I have a site that is a label site that occasionally posts label releases but mostly posts new releases and promos / remixes from all over. I’ve been trying to get on here for a bit because I like The Hype Machine. I tried to review some of the other sites on here where you can find some of my own remixes and some of those blogs are down and or have much less content and continuous uploads as we do. Basically I’m just trying to find out what we need to do.
July 9, 2010 1:12 pm
I know that you don’t take “label sites” but you do http://palmsout.net
they are a label and link to parties.
July 9, 2010 1:19 pm
Hey,
I’ve run a blog for over 6 months now, I update it about three times a week (may vary tho). It’s totally written in english and all the music posted is being sent to me from the artists themselves so there’s no copyright violations etc.
I would be really happy if you’d consider my blog to be added on hypem (:
July 12, 2010 3:04 pm
Do you guys pick up mp3’s on Tumblr’s? I’ve seen a few on here, but was wondering if that was a problem for you guys?
July 13, 2010 10:17 pm
[…] To put it simply, the Hype Machine keeps track of what music bloggers write about. They handpick a set of kickass music blogs and then present what the bloggers discuss for easy analysis, consumption and discovery. This way, your odds of stumbling into awesome music or awesome blogs are high. Click here to read more about how they select blogs. […]
July 21, 2010 12:54 pm
Lawrence says
I understand some of Anthony’s ideas but others not so much… Why would Djs be excluded from the Hypem? Here are guys who have dedicated their lives to curating good music and they somehow don’t fit the bill as to what makes a good blogger? So many of my favourite blogs are run by Djs that this just seems so strange….
^^^ couldn’t have said it better myself
July 29, 2010 9:19 am
Lawrence says
I understand some of Anthony’s ideas but others not so much… Why would Djs be excluded from the Hypem? Here are guys who have dedicated their lives to curating good music and they somehow don’t fit the bill as to what makes a good blogger? So many of my favourite blogs are run by Djs that this just seems so strange….
^^^ couldn’t have said it better myself
Agreed, can name a handful of blogs on Hype Machine that are labels, and post their own content.
August 9, 2010 10:40 pm
I tried to take a look at your list of blogs but it looks like you do not have one…
Have you ever considered including blogs in other languages other than English? I think you’re missing a lot of great music here.
August 29, 2010 11:52 am
Do you have any public directory of the blogs you feature?
September 11, 2010 12:19 pm
I think the hypemachine offers us a range of musical styles but is in fact a little too narrow. There is hardly any metal to be found, hardly any reggae, dancemusic, hardrock, ambient, …
It is very indie-orientated and artists as KidCudi and Kanye West are highlighted way too often. There is a huge focus on american music but I’ve never spotted a Belgian track.
Bands like dEUS, Novastar (Couldn’t find anything!) or Selah Sue hardly get any attention whilst they are fenomenal artists.
Is it because there are no Belgiaan music Blogs in your list?
Erik
September 23, 2010 8:05 am
Hello,
I made the foolish mistake of submitting my website when it was 1 month old in March of this year. My website is now 8 months old and it has received a good reputation for the quality of the content published. I would greatly appreciate it if you would reconsider adding me to the hype machine. My website is listed below.
http://www.dscotech.com
Cheers,
DSCO
October 8, 2010 12:49 pm
I began my account here months ago & haven’t seen any blog comments on Christian Hip Hop, Christian Rap or Rhythm & Praise. I recently checked today to see again but I didn’t find anything. I was wondering will music in this genre ever be featured?
Sincerely,
R. Leak
October 9, 2010 8:57 pm
I’ve run websites, large forums & blogs for many years and I completely understand the need for a strict editing policy otherwise before you know it you’ll be flooded with rubbish.
Then visitors would complain not about not getting listed, but about the amount of crap on hypem.
Keep up the great work guys, hopefully you could take a peek at our blog and provide recommendations if appropriate (we’re having a redesign soon).
To all other blog owners: As has been mentioned before – don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Hypem isn’t (and shouldn’t be) the focus of your promotional efforts / traffic building. It’s a “great to have” but non-essential item in your overall promotion strategy so don’t give up if you’re rejected!
October 26, 2010 5:53 pm
I’ve been trying to have my music blog on Hype Machine but it has been declined for a reason I don’t understand. It’s all about up-to-date music, updated everyday and has been around since january. I’m trying to understand why, because I do believe my site fits Hypem.
Any chance for an explanation?…
Thx!
Keep up the good work!
November 6, 2010 5:57 am
Can you check out my friend in France & add him to yr list – website in form above is his not mine –
http://huehuetapes.tumblr.com/
has really great music (obviously he posts all my stuff!) and keeps it comin pouring out – little to no comment but the choices & artwork speak for themselves and the frequency of posts acknowledge his enthusiasm/obsession
A
http://soundcloud.com/agt01
http://www.myspace.com/agtsite
November 7, 2010 4:07 am
“* Blogs that are run by promoters of parties, DJs or artists”
This has got to be a joke, why are artists not allowed to have their own blog on here? Why are you preferring anonymous bloggers to those who actually make the music?
November 16, 2010 12:34 pm
i recommended a blog a while back but its still not on hypem? Are you currently compiling a new list or something??
November 18, 2010 6:23 pm
so many haters
and so many wannabe’s
December 3, 2010 7:39 am
Love the review process here, instant rejection, classy. Great work dudes.
December 6, 2010 7:11 pm
so basically if hype listens to a certain type of music then no others will have a chance. thats so childish.
December 19, 2010 2:17 pm
Peace and Props for the excellent job on this project.
I’m one of these females music bloggers would like you guys to review my site.
Is about Jamaica and Dancehall.i update daily with passion and dedication.
Would love some feedback.
Giving Big Thanx
MissGaza
December 25, 2010 1:05 pm
Well it IS their site fellas. They can pretty much do what they want with it. Don’t like the rules, start your own!
January 6, 2011 12:38 pm
How do you find blogs to review? This is a cheeky one hoping you’ll take a look at mine 😉
keep on the good work!
January 17, 2011 6:35 pm
what if we wanted to upload songs? like Kanye’s Diamonds are forever mix. sick song, should definitely be on this site
January 20, 2011 2:47 am
scratch tht . found it my bad
January 20, 2011 2:52 am
Will you ever look at a blog again after denying access????
Please, please let me know
thanks,
Dylan Macnab
February 7, 2011 12:21 pm
Can blogs be resubmitted after getting denied from hype machine??? I’m still working on the site and I’d love another chance. Any information is helpful, thanks.
Yours Respectfully,
Dylan Macnab
February 7, 2011 12:24 pm
[…] described Hype Machine as being just like a Google for music that crawls all of the web; in fact, it’s more refined than that. Essentially, the staff chooses specific sources to include, written by people who are experts at […]
February 11, 2011 3:59 am
Why no love for the all songs considered blog on NPR?
February 25, 2011 6:54 pm
The one blog I started with which really took my library to another level is http://www.thissongissick.com. He’s Colorado based but I managed to stumble upon the site awhile back and I frequent it more than any other music blogs. Another, less-matured one of my favorites is http://crispcollection.blogspot.com/
Both worth checking out!
March 1, 2011 1:23 am
http://walmerconvenience.wordpress.com/
that’s our site. we applied to hypem a while back. never got a response. we are well liked in the community in which we operate. look up walmer convenience on twitter or soundcloud and you will see the engagement we get from the artists we feature.
our site is iconoclastic in it’s approach. the is music blogging flipped on it’s head. let us in.
March 9, 2011 7:37 pm
I think it’s a fair way to select blogs that fit into the hype machine ecosystem.
Since you have said that there is no blog is right or wrong, maybe the criterea should be a little less strict?
March 10, 2011 8:49 am
I’m a pretty big user of he site and slightly wish it had more world music, i know a few blogs out there featured on here have some good stuff, i think the selection is getting better. it was getting boring for a minute there, i will second ‘all songs considered’ on NPR or ‘funk archaeology’ on npr…..some good stuff on there.
April 1, 2011 2:44 am
Hi,
I would like to have my blog considered. It’s mostly roots music, and I try to keep the reviews short and punchy with a 2-3 song playlist. I only post music I like, so some weeks there could be 3 new posts and some weeks there might be 1.
Thanks
April 7, 2011 3:22 pm
I just started my own music blog aswell, covering mostly electronica and some mainstream but it’s not old enough to submit it to the Hypem directory so I’m going to wait a little bit more time before submitting. If anyone would like to check it out though, it’s http://www.brainshutdown.com and we have a team that posts updates on the scene daily.
April 16, 2011 5:17 pm
http://www.pachaholic.com/
We were hoping to get on hypem we display the latest electronic, clubbing, dubstep news as well as shows!
May 4, 2011 8:27 pm
Homemade compilations that defy categorization, rhyme or rationale, from the obscure to the not so obscure. The theme is the 60s and, while garage dominates, anything is game. Thanks for the great work!
May 7, 2011 9:28 am
Hi,
Further to a mail with Hypem about adding my blog I have been told to ask here.
So here I am : my blog is mostly about new indie music, exists since 2008 and I post regularly (15-20 posts every month).
http://jeanick.blogspot.com
Thanks
May 27, 2011 1:52 pm
Hi guys,
We would love to get featured on Hypem considering how much we use and love your site.
We are a popular site that post everything from Hip-Hop to Grime.
http://wearesme.co.uk
SME x
June 10, 2011 1:03 pm
Here is some Bukowski for you all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD01G0_08k0
Check out the channel and let me know what you think.
June 13, 2011 8:11 am
Hey guys, my site was rejected, I know you can’t spend your day giving explanations to every blog you reject, but on the other hand given you are supporting music blogs it would be nice to know the reasons that caused your rejection, you might also collaborate that way, and give us the chance to choose informed to apply again or not.
Would you tell me please?
June 18, 2011 4:25 am
Hey, I have a music blog… It’s at djflee.blogspot.com (Not a DJ mix blog, just music I like and appreciate…) How do I submit it for approval?
By the way, I have the COMPLETE and full track “Fade Into Darkness/Penguin (Vocal Mix)” by Avicii, if that’s the type of thing that will get my blog connected to the Hype Machine….
djflee.blogspot.com
June 29, 2011 10:50 pm
We are Your Music Radar and we are a ‘curator’ of music that does all the hard work of selecting the greatest tunes amongst the many millions of average ones that are out there in the webosphere.
We like to sniff out new talent and get their hot new tracks to you whilst they’re getting hotter and not colder. If you want to know rising music artists, hot entertainment news and any other smokin’ music tips before anyone else, then we’ve got it covered.
We also like to bring an array of remixes and any other music related gadgetry to you that just damn well deserves your attention.
Check us out.
July 3, 2011 4:03 am
Hello and cheers to all at THM for doing what you do.
as I always say: ‘Music is a way of Life. Not a way of making a living.’
The Melting SPOT was born out of a love for spreading music to those who would otherwise be unaware. It’s a relatively newborn baby but with much love I hope to watch it grow each and everyday.
Take care and keep it up!
Peace & Blessings.
JB
July 10, 2011 1:28 pm
I created “WhereIsHipHop?” to help introduce people to talented hip-hop artists, producers, and anyone else that’s into urban productions (photographers, videographers, etc.). I’ve always felt that the hip-hop artists that you never hear about are usually the most talented ones simply because they do it for the love of it (which is why they don’t focus on promoting themselves), and I wanted to find a way to connect people to these talented musicians.
I go to the extent that I feel 99% of the other hip-hop blogs are afraid to go to: I search hundreds of websites everyday to find musicians to feature on my website, and when I find them I contact them, learn about them, and then review their music (I also include a brief bio).
WhereIsHipHop.com grew faster than I expected, a lot of musicians are starting to make things easier by submitting their music to me. Even with all of the submissions pouring in I still have a strong desire and find the time to look for great musicians myself; I guess that’s just who I am.
Even though the idea of “WhereIsHipHop?” came to me in one day, I feel like it took me my whole life to build it. I’ve been introducing people to good music my whole life, I just never realized it until that idea hit me.
July 27, 2011 11:33 pm
Hello all,
I just wanted to see if anyone responsible for the maintenance of hypem, or the readers, could provide feedback on the blog I run “musicyouneed.” I aim to provide a complete music experience to my readers; with daily tracks, a featured artist each week, and music show previews and reviews. I feel it is one of the most comprehensive sites out there currently, and it gives more than just simply new and fresh tracks to readers. However, I am struggling slightly with traffic, and wanted to see if anyone had advice for getting more traffic, as well as being chosen for other sites, such as Hypem. Please respond and let me know, either via email or on my site itself. Thank you so much!
Joshua Jacobs
Author
musicyouneed.net
adviceyouneed.net
October 20, 2011 3:50 pm
How Can You Resumbit Your Blog After Being Rejected Once !
October 24, 2011 12:49 am
I’ve applied to the hype machine twice, I’ve been running my blog for almost 3 years, I think that’s enough time to build a fanbase and prove that I’m in it for the long run. I’ve moved the blog to a domain, registered with a server and am a part of shuffler.fm (go to them b/c hype machine is incredibly picky with blogs). In fact they actually have a better database of music, and if hype machine does not allow new blogs into their network they will fall to the likes of shuffler.fm and similar startups that are looking for a broader database of blogs and content.
Not hating on the hype machine, but I feel that they may be a little too selective.
Plus, they do not allow bloggers like me to know the reason for not being selected, they do not return emails, and barely respond to this forum, and thus I have no idea what to do to improve my chances of selection.
Therefore like others, I believe it’s the blatant lack of customer service and involvement in the blog community (something that elbo.ws is incredibly good at) that will lead to it’s demise.
So, to conclude, hypem staff, I advise you allow potential future bloggers that are working very hard at what they do, the chance to improve their blogs and eventually join the hype machine. Give them a reason why they were not accepted, and give them the chance to reapply. And last, but not least, these people are vital to your interests, listen to their concerns. Reply to their emails.
Thank You.
December 30, 2011 5:19 pm
I also started a blog a few months ago,and its going really well,but still don’t wanna rush in with the HypeM add as once they rejects a blog i don’t think you can get past in again !
This is my blog
etgn.tumblr.com
January 18, 2012 3:25 am
Cool Blog,Tyler !
And Yes they do not accept the same domain after once being rejected i guess now i will try after getting a proper domain !
January 18, 2012 3:26 am
The criteria makes sense. A decent list of good blogs in the comments as well, glad I found this.
January 23, 2012 9:05 am
I too also run an electronic music based blog where underground musicians can submit their music and have a chance to get featured. I also currently have more than 15,000 subscribers on my YouTube channel http://youtube.com/PandoraMuslc and was wondering if time matters in the application process or views.
The reason I ask is because I got about 700 Facebook likes and 52,000 visitors in less than 2.5 months and was wondering if I was eligible.
Thanks!
Blake
– http://pandoric.com –
February 8, 2012 1:03 am
Was hoping to get considered for The Hype Machine. My blog is http://www.fakeplastictunes.com/ we are getting about 700 hits daily and in 2011 got 250,000 total. Things are even getting busier in 2012 and would love to share in it with The Hype Machine.
Thanks
James
March 6, 2012 1:15 pm
Neil a few posts above makes some valid points regarding re-submissions for obvious reasons.
Also “..we want to know if the blog would add something new to the conversations already tracked on the Hype Machine.” How does the now 875+ blogs each add something new?
I’m not a blogger, but think readers will enjoy this great site:
ChooseMyMusic.org
May 16, 2012 1:57 am
Hello, I just wanted to take the opportunity to let you know it was nice to see a sort of meshing ground for music. I think people into music blogging to see how many hits they can get or whatnot are definately in it for the wrong reasons. I blog because I get a natural high off of good music and it is a way for me to share that with other people. I did this before I blogged now I just have an official forum to do so. CJx
June 2, 2012 9:35 pm
The Hype Machine is the absolute best source of coming across new music on the internet period. Your guys’ blog selection process is articulate, your ideals about music in general is visionary, and the music that I do come across none of my friends have heard before. You guys are doing something very right. Keep it up. And don’t worry about the popularity of the site, I think where it’s at is fine. If too many people knew about it then it’s uniqueness and coolness would be compromised. Keep up the work 🙂
June 5, 2012 1:46 pm
I made the mistake of submitting somewhat early awhile back (still within the required time frame, but guess needed more time) and would love to resubmit. Going on two years in November, established with Shuffler.fm, verified publisher on Formspring, and chosen as a tastemaker on Grooveshark (got to make my own playlist with about 30 other chosen blogs). Being a part of hype would be the icing on the cake, and I think we’d fit in perfectly. But, I’ll probably always be rejected from here and that’s okay I still love sharing music. http://www.ohsofreshmusic.com/
August 10, 2012 2:57 pm
Well we feel brave enough to post our beloved music blog here for a smart review: http://www.mautztastaton.com
get HYPED or not does not make any difference to good music . . .
Cheers from Switzerland
September 6, 2012 2:50 am
What is the best way to re-apply though cause you can’t click “add blog” again.
September 17, 2012 2:15 pm
Running http://www.SoSimpull.com I too posted my site very early. Since I did that I can no longer resubmit. I wouldn’t be upset, but I am starting to see songs that I have the exclusive on or first post getting put on hypem with no credit given back.
October 22, 2012 3:07 pm
Love all the comments and definitely checking out a lot of the blogs. It’s great to see people who REALLY love music. Check out Lennial.com when you guys get a chance.
December 12, 2012 12:10 pm
Hey Hype Machine.
Hey Hype Machine browsers and comment readers.
Sup.
So a while back I started up an Alternative Music Blog (with the occasional rant, life story, gaming feature, cool vid etc.) called Bite the Belt. Then, a few months down the line, I had a myself a whole bunch of writers and a lil’ slice of musical internet blogging pie that I was incredibly proud of.
Though our readership is teenie tiny, we are only teenie tiny ourselves, just five months old. But despite being just babbas, we don’t half love and known our shit about music. Alexa is currently holding us at #494,672 and we average between 50-200 views a day. We’ve had a nice rounded 7,150 views since we started up in August and the popularity is on a small and steady increase. I’m such a proud pappa indeed!
Anyway, we specialise in the most soulful, underground, alternative & often unsigned side of music, in the geners from the spans of Jazz, Funk, Downtempo, Drum & Bass, House, Dubstep, Garage, Trip-Hop, Hip-Hop, Folk, Acoustic, Indie… it goes on. But all in all we make sure that whoever’s written, produced, sung, eaten and beaten that there music, has done so with a huge hunka’chunk of soul and intelligence.
So if any of you ganderers (“Have a look/take a gander”… ganderers) fancy a gander at our goose (“Goosey Goosey Gander”… “whither shal I wander”…) then just have yourself a look on this URL right here: http://bitethebelt.wordpress.com/
Safe.
love from Josh @ BtB
December 13, 2012 1:26 pm
Okay, maybe you will never add me to your directory, but that’s okay for me. 😉 I just wanted to let you know, that I love the work you’re doing. This is great platform! Thank you!
January 26, 2013 1:30 pm
We posted our bloq before the 2 month mark as well. Our site is currently over 7 months old and we are generating a huge amount of traffic. We post exclusives on a daily basis, and now the only way these exclusives get up on hype machine is if other blogs pick them up off of us. So now tracks are getting out way after the release and not from the original source, kinda sucks.
I wish there was an option to re-apply, I know there are tons of great blogs out there just like mine that put years of work in, and now can’t apply to hypem because they applied when their blogs were in their infancy.
February 2, 2013 6:06 pm
@John Doe: you’re absolutely right !
February 8, 2013 6:21 pm
We really like the good system of collecting good & fresh music!
hope we are in your pool, too.
February 21, 2013 3:37 pm
Hi,
Let’s hope you pick Juicy Remixes ^^
http://juicyremixes.com
Best,
JR.
February 23, 2013 6:46 am
If you try to submit your blog to HYPEM and you get rejected, don’t bother re-applying. You will be permanently blocked from being picked up, regardless of how much your blog has improved or how much additional traffic it has gotten from the last time you tried.
That’s ok though, HYPEM hasn’t been relevant in years.
February 24, 2013 1:59 pm
Greetings, I have thought about buying the application DubTurbo Beatmaker and was hoping someone could give me an actual legitimate review of the software program. Almost all sites that supply product evaluations are really affiliate sites offering the program therefore i don’t believe that the experiences are authentic. Many thanks in advance for almost any information anybody can offer.
March 11, 2013 11:39 pm
I’m a little frustrated that my blog was rejected. I’ve been a long time user for years and i’ve been running a music blog for two years. I’ve garnered a good following elsewhere on the internet and I was “Not Accepted” months ago.
Yeah, I get it, there are thousands of music blogs on the internet and not everyone is lucky enough to wind up on Hypem. But what was the reasoning for me being denied? Some employee endlessly browsing submissions and clicking deny based solely on first impression? I demand due process, and Hypem would be lucky to have such a dedicated blogger with half as much passion for music that I have.
The internet is faceless, and it takes next to nothing to click a button. But let me assure you that i’ll be badgering the administration for as long as it takes, because I belong here.
March 14, 2013 5:20 pm
Well maybe someday also http://www.mautztastaton.com will make it 🙂
April 15, 2013 2:23 am
Hey there, we are a very small indie-music blog from Berlin. We don’t judge, we just write about the music and songs we love. We wanna share the songs we love. Once in a week we promote the record of the week, we share awesome new music videos, we have a song of the day. And we are a non profit independent music blog. We just love what we do and we would love your support, too. Yours truly tommy
April 15, 2013 2:22 pm
Hi,
Why our website http://dealerdemusique.fr is not accepted by hype machine?
April 18, 2013 9:15 am
We should start a hype machine competitor that follows the same formula. It seems to me like they are rejecting too many blogs and not for any particularly strong reason.
May 20, 2013 11:34 pm
Would love to have Glitch Magazine on here. A digital music magazine for everything indie, electro, pop, folk and more.
Come check us out, I would say 🙂
http://www.glitchmag.com
Regards,
Simon.
June 17, 2013 3:38 pm
The things that HypeM says on this page are a complete farce. The people who work there are lazy, should not be holding the positions they do, and should be replaced immediately. They have no interest in actually doing research into the blogs they are rejecting vs the blogs they are aggregating; they have many blogs that don’t update for weeks or months at a time, yet they reject well-established blogs for absolutely no good reason. I see many comments before mine that speak to this issue, and I stand in solidarity with all of you. They should be ashamed to even act like they have any sort of interest in actually curating the blog community. Now is the opportunity to create a competitor, Internet world, because HypeM are too busy running around Brooklyn acting like hipsters who are too cool to talk to you.
July 11, 2013 2:10 am
How can I get my music featured on this page?
September 7, 2013 7:10 am
Hey!
I just suggested my blog Silly Goon. How will I find out if/when it gets selected?
Keep up the great work!
Chris
November 28, 2013 2:33 pm
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January 22, 2014 9:49 pm
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February 13, 2014 7:40 am
Hi,
I share some underrated/dope tracks (in all kinds) EVERY DAY.
So, why don’t you accept my site (www.ilovethistrack.com) ? :S
February 28, 2014 5:35 am
I was rejected but I’ve been blogging for about 7 years now, posting hip-hop, edm, rock and the sorts, we are a lifestyle site but our main focus is music… Still trying to figure out how we got rejected when we post stuff before all the other hip-hop sites and host of mainstream blogs…
Its actually quite frustrating given the amount of time I spend on hypem. Maybe we will relaunch our site with a new layout and they will pick up on us, but with as many as 20,000 views per month we are def well respected within the hip-hop world given we have never paid for advertising and our traffic is ALL word of mouth.
While some may not define us as influential, it would be appreciated if they examined our impact on the Hip-Hop world and how we have helped expand many Hip-Hop listeners taste buds. Just a thought… @JakeCrates on Twitter if you want to reply!
March 25, 2014 10:42 am
how to become a hypem blog:
1) never post a single mainstream artist
2) post hipster indie shit
3) post things other blogs post 48 hours later
March 26, 2014 11:16 pm
Honestly ridiculous to not include runthetrap.com
April 30, 2014 8:26 pm
HypeM is still a website? LOL
May 21, 2014 2:42 pm
Glitterandstilettos.com eats, sleeps, and breathes music, too bad for anyone that can’t see that! hugs-n-glitter all around.
January 11, 2015 10:45 am
How often do you guys recheck websites you have already not approved? It seems we have been getting the same message for years now.
February 17, 2015 6:08 pm
Hi!
How can we re-apply ? Let us know!
March 4, 2015 5:03 pm
Hey!
I was just wondering if there is a way for us to reapply? I am extremely passionate about my blog and think I would fit into this criteria easily, but was rejected. So maybe in the future once it is more established (once I can get soundcloud embedded into it) is there a way for me to reapply/get reviewed again? I’ve been around for 3 months too!
Thanks 🙂
March 5, 2015 7:16 pm
Hey!
How do we reapply?
Thanks
March 23, 2015 9:24 am
We are also waiting for our turn!
http://www.welistenhear.com
April 17, 2015 9:19 am
Yo guys, I feel like our blog (www.jadamix.fm) embodies all that was mentioned above. Been reaching out a bunch but keep getting denied. We have a genuine voice, care about music, break new artists and are run by individuals from revolutionary music streaming service Grooveshark. Additional consideration would be greatly appreciated.
August 19, 2015 10:16 am
Would love to become part of Hype Machine! We are here to bring music we love to the blogosphere and are all about integrity!
When does the blog submission become open again?
September 10, 2015 1:57 pm
Hi Guys
First off I’ve been a huge fan of platform since about 07/08 the days where ‘good weather for airstrikes’ etc. was in its hey day and discovered loads of stuff that I would never have come across and indie rock sound coursed strongly through my blood mind. I must say, I rarely ever used it to engage on the level of consistently reading the thoughts of writers, while I may have done that from time to time.
So, actually.. My whole blog space is ultra minimalist where the words/emotions are determined by the listener where they (you) essentially fill in your own words.
I just feel the emotional process of digesting a piece of sound is so complex and personal, that I always incredibly dissatisfied with the end result as it does honestly feel forced.
I’ve just submitted my application as I’ve been steadily litening using my personal account (ashes2711) and racked a good couple of hundred tunes since keep track of my listening since end 2012.
My blog is about sharing what is happening in my world musically and usually offers an ultra-distilled selection of hundreds of tracks I go through and will select one or two that I’m literally obsessed with.
Okay, so this is super lengthy… but based on the requirements above, some of it fits what I do, some not so much the case.
Well, hope you guys consider my application as I’d be super happy to contribute back to a community of listeners that as really enriched my life and helped me through some super tough times and the moments of joy have been elevated to epic.
Thanks!
Ashley
October 17, 2015 9:46 am
Hi guys,
How often do you guys reconsider online publications that have already applied? We applied near 6 years ago and still have not been reconsidered despite writing every day, taking a deeper approach to music journalism, rebranding, taking down ads, and bringing on 20 writers. We represent a huge shift in music blogging and are sure that a second look at The Sights And Sounds will be mutually beneficial.
Kris
February 5, 2016 3:02 pm
My blog was not accepted maybe I submitted to early in the game?
http://www.strictlymusic.co
May 16, 2016 5:20 pm
Will I get an email to tell me whether my blog has been approved?
May 22, 2016 6:43 am
Although we are label, we don’t just publish our own releases. We curate releases and great music from several different labels. Specially the ones that release free dark psytrance or high-tech psytrance music. We’ve been doing this from over 10 years now. Hope to be selected to feeed tha mashine!
May 27, 2016 11:08 am
How can I get Featured in Hyerm? Please help me out further.
May 4, 2017 5:16 am