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Magazines
The short answer
Magazines in the Artispreneur directory are print and digital publications that run features, interviews, and scene coverage on independent artists. Magazine timelines are the longest in music press: pitch features months ahead, with strong photography and a story bigger than one single. A magazine feature is a credibility asset you will quote for years.
What magazines do, and what they look for
Magazine editors plan issues and features months in advance and commission stories with a shelf life: artist profiles, scene reports, and interviews built around a release or a moment. Print and digital features carry production value, photography, and editing that make them the most quotable coverage an independent artist can earn. The tradeoff is time: nothing at a magazine happens in a week.
Browse 369 magazines in the directoryHow to pitch magazines
- Pitch eight to twelve weeks ahead for features, tied to a release, tour, or anniversary with a story arc.
- Lead with photography: magazines need strong images, and great photos open doors.
- Propose the feature format: profile, interview, or scene piece, and why their readers care.
- Work through a publicist or a warm introduction when you can; cold pitches need a stronger story.
Mistakes that end the conversation
- Pitching a single release with a two week timeline to a monthly publication.
- Sending low resolution or inconsistent photography.
- Pitching a story with no angle beyond the music itself.
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How early should I pitch a magazine?
Eight to twelve weeks before the moment you want covered. Monthly and quarterly publications lock features far ahead, and digital desks at magazines still plan in weeks, not days.
What photography do magazines need?
High resolution, well lit images with a consistent visual identity, plus live shots if you have them. Photography is often the difference between a feature and a pass.
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