535 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (56%).
r/indiemusic Traffic & Engagement r/indiemusic Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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 | 69 (12.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| indie | 66 (12.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| rock | 32 (6.0%) | 2 | 3 |
| song | 32 (6.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| video | 30 (5.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| artists | 30 (5.6%) | 3 | 6 |
| pop | 26 (4.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| album | 25 (4.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| independent | 21 (3.9%) | 3 | 7 |
| love | 20 (3.7%) | 1 | 0 |
r/indiemusic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indiemusic
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 89 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 81 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 47 | 1 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 8 | 1 |
| ffm.to | 3 | 2 |
| soundcloud.com | 3 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
r/indiemusic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indiemusic
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
finished my first EP !!!!!
Would anyone want to listen to my album coming out soon?
Independent artists, submit your Spotify release
I spent my youth on music — started producing at 14, I'm 21 now. 7 years of my life into this.
L4L anyone?
Independent artists, submit your Spotify release
Are you an indi artist looking to get on a playlist? My channel MusicChannelOfRock is creating a playlist for you. Submit your official YouTube audio music links ( genre Rock/Pop) for consideration
Need listeners for independent artists
Independent radio station looking for indie artists with one finished original track
New playlist for your dark and grim songs
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 Mondays around 2 PM 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 18 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 (56%)