712 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (63%).
r/indiemusic Traffic & Engagement r/indiemusic Traffic & Engagement
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r/indiemusic Most Active Times When r/indiemusic Is Most Active
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r/indiemusic Flair Performance r/indiemusic Flair Performance
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r/indiemusic Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/indiemusic
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| music | 95 (13.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| song | 80 (11.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| indie | 78 (11.0%) | 2 | 3 |
| album | 39 (5.5%) | 1 | 0 |
| video | 35 (4.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| rock | 35 (4.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| pop | 28 (3.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| single | 28 (3.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| love | 27 (3.8%) | 2 | 0 |
| artists | 26 (3.6%) | 2 | 6 |
r/indiemusic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indiemusic
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 148 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 86 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 85 | 1 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 16 | 2 |
| soundcloud.com | 10 | 1 |
| phara1.bandcamp.com | 6 | 1 |
| m.youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 4 | 1 |
| tiktok.com | 3 | 1 |
| artblock.bandcamp.com | 3 | 2 |
r/indiemusic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indiemusic
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Searching for anything in particular with under <1000 streams to listen to on Spofity
Playlist Open for New Music Submissions
Recently discovered Daniel Johnston
Y'all got any punk / post punk I can check out?
Indie / Small Music Magazine Recs?
Looking for indie musician to collaborate for music video
Independent artists, let me hear what you're working on
Does anyone else spend almost as much time preparing a release as making the song?
Hi, I'm creating album covers for musicians. If you're interested, please contact me.
Any recommendations?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searching for anything in particular with under <1000 streams to listen to on Spofity | 30 | 87 | text | Aug 17 |
| Playlist Open for New Music Submissions | 24 | 49 | text | Aug 21 |
| Recently discovered Daniel Johnston | 22 | 14 | image | Aug 20 |
| Y'all got any punk / post punk I can check out? | 17 | 75 | text | Aug 12 |
| Indie / Small Music Magazine Recs? | 16 | 6 | text | Aug 27 |
| Looking for indie musician to collaborate for music video | 14 | 57 | text | Aug 3 |
| Independent artists, let me hear what you're working on | 13 | 48 | text | Aug 10 |
| Does anyone else spend almost as much time preparing a release as making the song? | 11 | 24 | text | Aug 6 |
| Hi, I'm creating album covers for musicians. If you're interested, please contact me. | 11 | 7 | image | Aug 18 |
| Any recommendations? | 10 | 10 | text | Aug 1 |
r/indiemusic Audience Overlap r/indiemusic Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/indiemusic FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/indiemusic
What's the best time to post on r/indiemusic?
Based on posting volume, r/indiemusic is most active on Sundays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/indiemusic?
r/indiemusic averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/indiemusic get?
Posts on r/indiemusic average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/indiemusic get most?
On r/indiemusic, most posts are link posts (63%)