Underground Artist Resources (v1)
Name	Category	Use	Region	Pricing	Access link	Notes
BBC Music Introducing	Radio submission	Upload tracks for consideration by local/national BBC shows	UK	Free	bbc.co.uk/introducing	Upload via the Introducing Uploader; local teams review and escalate strong tracks.
Fresh On The Net – “Send Us A Track”	Blog/Radio listening post	Weekly open inbox; team listens to every submission	UK	Free	freshonthenet.co.uk/submit	Inbox opens Mon and closes after 200 tracks or Wed evening.
Amazing Radio (UK/USA)	Radio platform	Upload music for airplay/community	Global	Freemium	amazingradio.com/connect/signup	First track free; upgrade for more features.
Selector Radio (British Council)	Radio submission	Email/DM your track for global broadcast consideration	UK (broadcast worldwide)	Free	britishcouncil.org/.../get-your-music-played	Keep it radio-clean; UK-based artists preferred.
Gaydio – Playlist Consideration	Radio submission	Submit uptempo pop/dance for playlist review	UK	Free	gaydio.co.uk/contact/submit-music	Matches station’s music policy (uplifting pop/dance).
Denmark Street Radio – Submissions	Radio submission	Submit music for playlisting/interview opportunities	UK	Free	denmarkstreetradio.co.uk/music-submissions	Independent London station linked to live opportunities.
SubmitHub	Curator & playlist pitching	Pitch to blogs, playlisters, influencers	Global	Paid / Free limited	submithub.com	Transparent feedback; wide curator base.
Groover	Curator & industry pitching	Guaranteed feedback from curators, labels, media	Global	Paid	groover.co	Credits-based; fast response windows.
MusoSoup	PR/playlist campaigns	Run time-boxed promo campaigns to blogs/curators	Global	Paid	musosoup.com	Campaign-driven submissions focussed on coverage.
Daily Playlists – Submit	Playlist submissions	Submit to independent Spotify playlists	Global	Free	dailyplaylists.com/submit	DIY playlist outreach hub.
Playlist Push	Playlist campaigns	Paid campaigns to vetted curators	Global	Paid	playlistpush.com	Works best with solid metadata and genre fit.
SoundCampaign	Playlist campaigns	Pitch to Spotify curators	Global	Paid	soundcamps.com	Also publishes tutorials on presaves and ads.
IndieMono – Submit	Playlist submissions	Free submissions to IndieMono network	Global	Free	indiemono.com/submit	Non-payola, genre-sorted playlists.
A&R Factory – Submit	Press / Blog	Editorial coverage & interviews	Global (UK-based)	Free / Paid options	anrfactory.com/submit-demo	Well-known indie blog; clear submission form.
EARMILK – Submit	Press / Blog	Submit via SubmitHub	Global	Paid (SubmitHub)	earmilk.com/submit-music	Uses SubmitHub for intake.
Indie Shuffle – Submit	Press / Blog	Submit via SubmitHub	Global	Paid (SubmitHub)	submithub.com/blog/indie-shuffle	Human-curated indie blog.
DistroKid	Distribution	Upload & distribute to DSPs	Global	Paid (annual)	distrokid.com	Fast uploads; simple pricing.
TuneCore	Distribution	DIY distribution & publishing admin	Global	Paid	tunecore.com	Multiple plan tiers for artists.
CD Baby	Distribution	Per-release distribution & marketing tools	Global	Paid (per release)	cdbaby.com	Includes Show.co tools if using CD Baby.
Ditto Music	Distribution	DIY distribution & label tools	Global	Paid	dittomusic.com	Release setup, splits, services.
LANDR	Distribution/Mastering	AI mastering + distribution	Global	Freemium/Paid	landr.com	Bundle mastering & releases.
PRS for Music – Join (Writer)	Rights (Performing)	Register works & collect performance royalties	UK	Paid (one-off)	prsformusic.com/join	UK PRO for songwriters/composers.
PPL – Join as Performer	Rights (Neighbouring)	Collect royalties for recorded performance	UK	Free	ppluk.com/.../performer	For performers on recordings.
PPL – Join as Rightsholder	Rights (Neighbouring)	Collect royalties for recording owners	UK	Free	ppluk.com/.../right-holder	For labels/independent owners.
ISRC (UK) via PPL	Identifiers	Obtain ISRC registrant code for releases	UK	Free	ppluk.com/isrc	UK ISRC agency; assign codes to tracks.
Arts Council England – Project Grants	Funding	Support for creative music projects	England	Grant	artscouncil.org.uk/projectgrants	Rolling programme for individuals/orgs.
PRS Foundation – Open Fund (Creators)	Funding	Project funding for UK music creators	UK	Grant	prsfoundation.com/.../open-fund-for-music-creators	Multiple deadlines per year.
Help Musicians – Funding & Creative Support	Funding	Career, health & development programmes	UK	Grant/Support	helpmusicians.org.uk/funding	Check current schemes & windows.
Youth Music – NextGen Fund	Funding	Grants for 18–25 (up to 30 d/disabled)	England	Grant	youthmusic.org.uk/nextgen-fund	Project grants for early-career creatives.
BPI – Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS)	Export funding	Support UK acts expanding internationally	UK	Grant (match)	bpi.co.uk/megs	For export-ready campaigns; competitive.
Feature.fm	Smart links / Presave	Pre-saves, smart links, landing pages	Global	Freemium/Paid	feature.fm	Auto-converts presave to live link on release.
Show.co	Smart links / Presave	Free Spotify presaves + more (by CD Baby)	Global	Freemium	show.co	Integrates with CD Baby accounts.
Amplify.link (AmplifyWorld)	Smart links / Fanpages	Release, bio, event pages + monetization	Global	Freemium/Paid	amplify.link	Artist-centric features; quick payouts.
Linkfire	Smart links	Official smart-link infrastructure	Global	Paid	linkfire.com	Widely used by labels/teams.
Presave.io	Presave	Create presave pages (Spotify/Apple/Deezer)	Global	Freemium/Paid	presave.io	Straightforward presave builder.
Linktree	Link in bio	One link to aggregate all URLs	Global	Freemium/Paid	linktr.ee	Fast to set up; analytics on paid tiers.
ConvertKit	Email / CRM	Email lists, automation, landing pages	Global	Freemium/Paid	convertkit.com	Creator-focused email + commerce.
Mailchimp	Email / CRM	Email marketing + automations	Global	Freemium/Paid	mailchimp.com	Broad integrations; widely used.
Substack	Newsletter	Publish email newsletters & posts	Global	Free / Rev-share	substack.com	Paid subscriptions optional.
beehiiv	Newsletter	Newsletters with growth tools	Global	Freemium/Paid	beehiiv.com	Clean writer UX; fast setup.
Bandcamp (for Artists)	Direct-to-fan	Sell music/merch, subscriptions	Global	Rev-share	bandcamp.com	Strong indie fanbase; editorial (Bandcamp Daily).
Shopify	Storefront	Own your merch/e-com store	Global	Paid (trial available)	shopify.com/free-trial	Pair with Printful/Printify for POD merch.
Printful	Merch POD	Print-on-demand + dropship	Global	Free to start	printful.com	Integrates with Shopify and others.
Printify	Merch POD	Print-on-demand network	Global	Free to start	printify.com	Multiple print providers worldwide.
Patreon	Membership	Monetize fans via tiers/content	Global	Rev-share	patreon.com/create	Native video & livestream features.
Ko-fi	Tips / Shop / Membership	Tips, commissions, digital shop	Global	Freemium	ko-fi.com	Simple creator storefront.
Buy Me A Coffee	Tips / Membership	Accept support & sell items	Global	Rev-share	buymeacoffee.com	Quick setup; memberships optional.
Spotify for Artists	Official artist tools	Claim/optimize profile; pitching	Global	Free	artists.spotify.com	Pitch upcoming releases to editors.
Apple Music for Artists	Official artist tools	Claim analytics/profile	Global	Free	artists.apple.com	Deep listener metrics and trends.
YouTube – Official Artist Channel	Official artist tools	Consolidate channels; analytics	Global	Free	support.google.com/youtube/.../7336634	OAC unlocks artist features on YouTube.
Chartmetric	Analytics	Cross-platform audience & playlist data	Global	Paid (trial)	chartmetric.com	Artist-level dashboards & alerts.
Viberate for Artists	Analytics	Spotify/Radio/Beatport analytics	Global	Paid	viberate.com/for-artists	Discovery & benchmarking tools.
Soundcharts	Analytics	Airplay, charts, social monitoring	Global	Paid	soundcharts.com	Industry-grade monitoring.
Songtradr	Sync marketplace	Upload catalog for sync opportunities	Global	Freemium/Rev-share	songtradr.com	Marketplace with briefs & distribution add-ons.
TAXI	A&R / Sync listings	Submit to briefs for film/TV/ads	Global	Paid (membership)	taxi.com/join	Long-running listing service.
Musicbed – Artist Application	Sync library	Apply to roster for placements	Global	Rev-share	musicbed.com/artists/apply	Curated catalogue; filmmaker-focused.
Artlist – Become an Artist	Sync library	Apply to contribute to Artlist	Global	Rev-share	artlist.io/page/become-a-contributor	Subscription-based licensing platform.
Audiosocket – Submit	Sync library	Submit music to join catalogue	Global	Rev-share	audiosocket.com/submit	TV/film/brand placements.
Gigmit	Gigs platform	Apply for gigs and build an EPK	EU/UK	Freemium/Paid	gigmit.com/register	Artist & promoter marketplace.
Sofar Sounds – Apply to Play	Live shows	Apply for intimate Sofar shows	Global	Free	sofar – how to apply	Requires live performance videos.
The Unsigned Guide	Industry directory	UK contacts (venues, media, services)	UK	Paid (subscription)	theunsignedguide.com	Comprehensive UK-focused directory.
RA Pro (Resident Advisor)	Events/ticketing	Sell tickets & list electronic events	Global	Rev-share	pro.ra.co	Electronic community hub.
SoundBetter (by Spotify)	Hire/collab	Hire/offer mixing, mastering, vocals	Global	Freemium/Paid	soundbetter.com	Pros can list; premium unlocks job board.
Vocalizr	Hire/collab	Find vocalists & topliners	Global	Freemium/Paid	vocalizr.com	Contest-style briefs supported.
Bandzoogle – EPK	Website/EPK	Build a proper artist EPK	Global	Paid (trial)	bandzoogle.com/features/epk	Templates for media/booking/radio kits.
DISCO	Promo sharing	Send secure streaming/download links	Global	Paid (trial)	disco.ac/signup	Industry-standard for promo delivery.
Identifyy (HAAWK)	Content ID	Monetize/claim UGC on YouTube/FB/IG	Global	Rev-share	identifyy.com	Free sign-up; takes admin fee on earnings.
AdRev	Content ID	Rights management for YouTube Content ID	Global	Rev-share	YouTube Services Directory: AdRev	End-to-end YouTube administration.
Water & Music (newsletter + research)	Education/Trends	Deep music-tech analysis, community	Global	Free newsletter	waterandmusic.com	High-signal industry research.
Hypebot	News/Marketing	Daily music-biz news & tips	Global	Free newsletter	hypebot.com	DIY marketing coverage & commentary.
Ari’s Take	Education	Independent artist business advice	Global	Free blog/podcast	aristake.com	Pragmatic release/marketing guidance.
Canva – Album Cover Templates	Design	Artwork, EPKs, social assets	Global	Freemium/Paid	canva.com/create/album-covers	Drag-and-drop design, brand kits on Pro.
Adobe Express – Album Cover Maker	Design	Rapid artwork creation	Global	Freemium/Paid	adobe.com/express/create/album-cover	Templates plus Adobe ecosystem.