464 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
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r/experimentalmusic Flair Performance r/experimentalmusic Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| self promo | 363 (78.7%) | 2 |
| music | 42 (9.1%) | 2 |
| discussion | 36 (7.8%) | 8 |
| seeking | 15 (3.3%) | 6 |
| playlists | 5 (1.1%) | 8 |
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r/experimentalmusic Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/experimentalmusic
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| album | 66 (14.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| experimental | 65 (14.0%) | 3 | 4 |
| music | 59 (12.7%) | 5 | 7 |
| made | 30 (6.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| ambient | 29 (6.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| track | 16 (3.5%) | 3 | 2 |
| noise | 15 (3.2%) | 4 | 4 |
| first | 15 (3.2%) | 3 | 2 |
| drone | 14 (3.0%) | 4 | 2 |
| rock | 14 (3.0%) | 2 | 0 |
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r/experimentalmusic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/experimentalmusic
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What is the most futuristic music for you right now?
Playful/chaotic music like The Books?
Most extreme (in any specific way) albums you know? im a big experimental music guy and have been trying to find something to really wow me again but find most of the stuff i discover is never intense enough. Example in link (doesnt have to be like this as long as its very extreme in some way):
NOISE JAZZ: jazz invoking dissonance, found sounds, glitchy textures, and chaos as integral elements of a structured composition.
In your opinion, which experimental albums are accessible to the general public?
As an artist, what would your reaction be?
nullband
Hitting a metal water bottle and stretching its natural overtones into a weird drone track
STATIC: A Channel Built By Artists, For Artists
New here: Is an experimental generative system (L-systems + Markov + fractals, no neural nets) a good fit for this sub?
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r/experimentalmusic FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/experimentalmusic
What's the best time to post on r/experimentalmusic?
Based on posting volume, r/experimentalmusic is most active on Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/experimentalmusic?
r/experimentalmusic averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/experimentalmusic get?
Posts on r/experimentalmusic average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/experimentalmusic get most?
On r/experimentalmusic, most posts are text posts (100%)