Discover serious artists. Get credit for shaping culture.
The music industry has a discovery problem. There are too many artists uploading music and too few trusted voices helping the right ones rise. Meanwhile, the people who actually move the needle — the curators, journalists, DJs, podcasters, bloggers, and industry pros — rarely get recognized for the work they do behind the scenes.
The Makin' It Tastemaker Program changes that.
We connect you with serious independent artists who are actively investing in their careers, give you tools to discover them, and recognize you when you support the ones you genuinely believe in.
What Is a Tastemaker?
A Tastemaker is anyone who helps shape culture and create opportunities for artists. That includes:
DJs, playlist curators, bloggers, journalists, podcasters, content creators, radio hosts, A&Rs, talent scouts, event promoters, publicists, influencers, managers, consultants, producers, and any industry professional whose voice carries weight.
If people listen when you talk about music, you're a Tastemaker.
Why Join
Discover serious artists, not hobbyists
Our Professional MiMbers are paying for their place on this platform. That investment is your filter — it tells you who's actually serious about their career.
Get recognized for your taste
When you support an artist and submit that coverage to us, we vet it. Quality coverage earns you Verified Tastemaker status, a free MiMbership, and promotion to our network.
Stay in the loop, on your terms
Twice a month, we'll send curated updates from artists worth your attention. No pressure to act. No quotas to hit. Just discovery.
Build your authority
Verified Tastemakers can be featured in our magazine, guest-curate playlists, judge our programs, participate in A&R Wars, host showcases, and access opportunities that build your profile.
How It Works
Tier 1: Join the Network
Sign up for our Tastemaker email list. Receive curated artist updates twice a month. Browse our Priority Feed and Priority People directory anytime. Cover whoever you genuinely connect with.
Tier 2: Become a Verified Tastemaker
When you support a Professional MiMber, submit that coverage through our form. If it meets our standards, we'll verify you, give you a free Standard MiMbership, and start promoting you to our network as a recognized Tastemaker.
That's it. No applications. No interviews. No upfront commitment. Just show us your taste through your work.
What We Ask of You
This program is built on organic support, not assignments. We're not going to send you a list and tell you who to cover. Here's what we hope for:
- Be genuine. Only cover artists you actually believe in.
- Be active. Verified Tastemakers should submit at least one piece of coverage every three months to maintain status.
- Be professional. Credit artists properly. Tag them. Link them. Treat their work with respect.
- Be honest. Don't submit coverage you didn't actually create or that wasn't real.