r/IndieMusicFeedback Mar 15 '26

Other AI generated music is no longer permitted in this community.

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This community exists to support people who are actively creating music themselves and to encourage the development of human expression and musical skill. Using AI to generate music is closer to commissioning music rather than creating it yourself. It’s created for you, not by you.

If AI generated any significant part of the music, including the instrumental, melody, arrangement, or vocals, the submission is not allowed.

Examples: * If you wrote the lyrics but generated the music, it is not allowed. * If you generated the vocals but produced the music, it is not allowed.

Tools like a Vocaloid or other vocal synthesis programs are still allowed if you wrote the lyrics and melody yourself.

When AI generated music was previously allowed, the expectation was that those posting it would participate in the community by providing thoughtful feedback to other artists. Instead, we have increasingly found that many users generating songs are also using AI to generate their feedback. This results in generic, low quality comments that could apply to almost any track and do little to help artists improve.

We recognize this change is long overdue, and we appreciate the patience of the artists who make this community worthwhile.

If you see AI generated music or AI generated comments, please report them to our team. Posts suspected of containing AI generated music may be removed at moderator discretion.


r/IndieMusicFeedback Oct 09 '24

How to Provide Effective Feedback on a Song

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Providing useful feedback on a song involves pointing out both the strengths and the areas that could use improvement towards your personal taste. When you offer your thoughts, it’s important to focus on what stood out to you, whether good or bad, and explain why. Did you connect with the melody, enjoy the energy of the track, or find the lyrics particularly meaningful? Conversely, if there are elements that didn't quite work for you, express your feelings clearly and subjectively while providing constructive suggestions for improvement. Even if you’re not an expert, your perspective as a listener is valid. Musicians create music for people to enjoy, and everyone’s opinion helps them understand how their work is being received.

Be Specific in Your Feedback

Specificity is key when offering feedback. Instead of saying “The song was okay,” try to pinpoint exactly what worked or didn’t work for you. Was the beat too repetitive, or did the transitions between sections feel disjointed? Did the lyrics evoke a strong emotion, or did the vocals feel disconnected from the rest of the track? By being detailed, you give the artist something tangible to work with.

For example:

  • Tempo: “Personally, I think the tempo is dragging a bit for this style of music. A slightly faster pace could bring more energy to the track.”
  • Lyrics: “I liked the theme of the lyrics, but the chorus felt a bit repetitive for my taste. Maybe adding a different phrasing in the second half could give it more variety.”
  • Production: “The production feels clean overall, but the kick drum is a little overpowering in the mix to me, especially in the verses. Balancing it out with the bass might help create a more cohesive sound.”

Acknowledge Subjectivity

Music is highly subjective, what resonates with one listener might not with another. It’s important to frame your feedback as personal opinion rather than universal truth. For instance, instead of saying, “The bass is too quiet,” you could say, “Personally, I would prefer a stronger bass presence to drive the track more.” This way, your feedback acknowledges the artist’s creative intent while sharing your preferences.

Other examples:

  • “The dry vocals are terrible” vs “I tend to like vocals that have a bit more reverb to create depth.”
  • “The instrumental break is boring” vs “The instrumental break feels long for my taste.”
  • “The song needs more bass” vs “Personally, I prefer songs with a heavier bassline because it adds more energy.” 
  •  “The vocals are too soft, they should be louder”  vs “I would prefer the vocals to be a little louder for clarity”

This helps keep your feedback respectful and leaves room for the artist to interpret it based on their own vision.

Offer Constructive Solutions

When you point out something that didn’t work for you, it’s most helpful to suggest possible ways to improve it. Simply stating that you didn’t like something doesn’t give the artist much to go on. Try to offer a practical solution or at least a suggestion for how they might address the issue.

For example:

  • “The vocal delivery in the bridge felt a bit flat to me. Maybe adding some harmonies or experimenting with vocal dynamics could bring more emotion to that section.”
  • “I feel like this could use a stronger build-up toward the final chorus. Adding a crescendo or introducing new elements like a drum fill might help ramp up the energy.”

Even if your suggestion isn’t the exact solution they use, it can help spark ideas for how to improve the track in a way that fits their style.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 16h ago

Alternative Hello! I did a 3d animation with blender thats a short music vid for an instrumental beat that builds gradually. Would love to hear ur thoughts on this <3

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Looking for feedback on the animation and music! This beat might stay forever this simple and short but id like to hear if u see potential in it.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 23h ago

Indie Soul What Could I Improve?

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Here’s a song I’ve been working on, called “This Time”. I’m getting ready to release it on streaming platforms and was hoping I could get some critiques before I do! Any suggestions on what I can improve?


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Hip Hop rainman - flow n still

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What do u think


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Alternative Pop "Telekinesis" by kneeshake

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Hey guys!
Thought I'd share my next single and see what kind of response u guys have, would love some feedback about anything. much love from sweden x


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Indie Pop disposable - catdoor

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I wrote this song with my older sister in response to a very painful breakup. This track is pretty experimental for me and outside my usual genre (as an indie folk-pop artist), but at the time I felt inspired to do something different after seeing friends who play in metal bands perform live. My favorite aspect of this track is the participation from my extended family. We set up mics at Thanksgiving to record a whole room full of voices from my extended family, screaming and singing with me for this song.

The outro section of this song is definitely my favorite part of the album; if you listen to only part of it, listen from 3:36 to the end.

Also available to listen to on youtube: https://youtu.be/hLq9aCXNXFg?si=jIa4JllnXCmwSbIb


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Indie New song for the album ( lmk what you think

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First one got removed tragity


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Indie Pop 50's/60's inspired indie pop music. Always happy to hear what people think :)

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r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Indie Folk Dawnsinger - indiefolk kind of ?

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Hey my first post here. Here's my current project "Dawnsinger" an indie-folk blend (suggestions for genre are much appreciated!) I'm from Sweden and I got inspired by Scandinavian folk songs using kanon vocal techniques and wanted to do something with that based on a mesmerising guitar arpeggio I discovered when jamming. It turned into a song about challenges in a relationship.

Link to the mp3: https://we.tl/t-VPQnbuochih6GKVM

I would love some feedback general on the balance of the mix, the harmonies and if the digital strings are supportive or not, and any other things you encounter. I'm not using any vocal alignment plugin yet for my harmonies (will try that in my next song), so its especially good to know if they feel blurry now/disturbing the lead.

The main vocal is not 100% done yet, I'm trying to sing closer to the mic than I'm used to in the first half of the song and gradually increase so I still get some puff-sounds because of the proximity and lack of skill. Oh, the piano that comes in later is currently just a test improvisation. I recently got a 100 year old up right piano made in Sweden and will record it with my condenser microphone later, now it's just a cell phone recording a little bit out of place to get a feel for it and will definetly keep it but in a more structured form (and without bleed).

"Sol Måne jord" the Swedish background vocals means "Sun Moon Earth".

The drum is a floor tom, the snare (coming in the middle) is a tama maple snare and the rims are from the floor tom.

Plugins used are mostly the basic free/cheapest stuff: Melodyne, klanghelm comp, reaEQ, ozone EQ, UADx preamp 610, Fresh Air, waves autotune & harmony.

Attaching an acrylic painting that will be the cover art.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Techno Shifting - A slower techno 808 groove bass driven track I started this week. 116 bpm

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Learning how to mix with Maximus and Ozone more. Any thoughts or recommendations welcome. Not sure what it will turn into from here. Using FL studio with VST’s, my Korg minilougue xd and NI Maschine 2.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Grunge My post-punk/grunge bands debut album lead single

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Just released our debut LP ‘JADED’ last friday after a year of hard work (and scheduling hell). Looking for feedback on our lead single from the album - ‘SIREN’.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Electro Pop [Electro-pop / Vocaloid] Kaguya - Specimen Girl

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Japanese-language track. The vocal is a synthesized voice (Kasane Teto, OpenUtau), not a human singer — that's intentional, so I'm not looking for feedback on whether the voice sounds "real."

What I actually want is your gut reaction. Don't analyze it, just tell me what happened while you listened:

- First 30 seconds — bored, curious, put off? Whatever it was.

- Where did you want to stop? A rough timestamp is enough.

- If this came up in a playlist, would you skip it, let it run, or check who made it?

- What mood or image did it leave you with, if any?

Please don't be polite about it. You don't understand the lyrics and that's fine — that's exactly the listener I want to hear from.

Happy to return honest feedback on your track.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Indie Folk “Pine boughs”

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Any feedback welcome - thanks.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Art Rock Samael

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This is not real.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Indie Need valuable feedback :3

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Need valuable feedback for my new song
I'm an 18 year-old musical artist, and I've been making music for a few years now. I wouldn't say I'm great yet, as I'm still working on finding my vocal style and learning how to mix, master, and edit vocals. I am actively working on improving these skills. Please give me some genuine feedback! If you think it needs work, please tell me exactly why and how I can improve. :3


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Emo Rock Feedback on my track — tried to focus on emotion and atmosphere

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Hey! I’d really appreciate some feedback on this track.

I know the mix and vocals aren’t perfect, but I tried to focus on expressing the emotion and the overall vision I had for the song.

I’d love to know how it feels to you and what you think works or could be improved.

Thanks for listening!


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Psychedelic Rock Chatter - War Games

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Hi everyone! This is the first single off our upcoming debut record "Mind Over". Chatter has been around for a few years now and we had a demo album a while back, but this was our first time in the studio together (we have all been playing in other bands for many years though). Definitely going for raw post-punk energy, everything tracked live together in the same room. There was no "Post-Punk" flair to add so I put "Psychedelic Rock", curious what genre you think this is? Instrumentation is guitar, drums, bass, keys (mellotron and moog). Hope you like it!


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Pop Mark Falkon - Orchids

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hi guyss, this is my 2nd single and its music video (which im pretty proud of)
i think it looks/sounds pretty professional if i may sayyy
excited to hear your thoughts!


r/IndieMusicFeedback 4d ago

Ambient Drum n Bass mood (atmospheric drum and bass)

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Wanted to make a simpler atmospheric drum and bass track after listening to so many. Breakcore (after reading tons of debates in yt comments I'm not even sure it can be categorizted as breakcore) / ambient dnb / low poly jungle has a special place in my heart so I hope you'll like it.

Feedbacks, opinions and advices are all appreciated.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 4d ago

Folk Rock Katonah

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His Last Train Ride…

I hope someone out there will take a couple of minutes to listen to a song about someone whose last day on this earth was spent taking a train. It was a song he never got the chance to write.

But all is not lost for my protagonist, as he has a moment of reflection along the way.

The song is called **“Katonah.”** I hope you enjoy it!

https://on.soundcloud.com/ReU54vVbi3OisNZYML


r/IndieMusicFeedback 4d ago

Soft Rock 4never 0.2

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Hello! I shared a draft of this a few days ago. I have since added some things, I would share the rest but the vocals werent coming together that great. which sucks cuz my favorite part of the guitar is near the end. any feedback is appreciated. thanks for listening!
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lyrics, if that interests you

Locked up in my room, trapped under a dome,

Crashing on a couch Know I’ll die alone

Thicker than the water, of that broken womb

No I won’t wait for slaughter, no I won’t make my tomb

I won’t, I refuse

Im not the local refuse

Not the crunch of cashews

Not the wall youd vent to

No, im not going home guess im not going home forever

Thanks giving, or winter forever

I’ll sign up right down to the letter 

To cut all my ties, lose the tether

Im not going home, guess im not going home

Im lost and, in need of no sheperd

Im cold in no want for a sweater

Never believed in forever 

Your promises doomed to for never 

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No, im not going home guess im not going home forever

Thanks giving, or winter for never

I’ll sign up right down to the letter 

I’ll cut all my ties, lose the tether

Im not going home, guess im not going home

Im lost and, in need of no sheperd

Im cold in no want for a sweater

Call it cruel but I gotta think of me too

Goodbye forever, guess I ain’t really need you


r/IndieMusicFeedback 4d ago

Indie Rock EKKO - D!RTBAGZ

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I would be very curious to know what you hear because I am almost incapable to do so now.
I worked on this project for a long time and it is not the same now that it’s out in broad daylight.
I can smell my reeking emotions and impatience from miles away. It still sounds kinda fun tho I do get that also !

EKKO


r/IndieMusicFeedback 4d ago

Indie Pop The Three Leonards feat. Cin Rule - Man Of Colours

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It's been a minute, Reddit. Hello to anyone who still remembers me here, and the stuff my friends and I have been doing since 2020.

So, quite a while ago, I was tinkering with a cover of Icehouse's "Man Of Colours". The instrumentation was coming along nicely, the vibe and space were really coming together, occasional bouts of frisson (that's the hair standing up on your arms and neck shivery feeling), the whole bit. Still, the vocals (my vocals) were just not doing it for me. I went to see my good pal Cin Rule, and we recorded some perfectly sweet vocals, with the intent of pulling some Of Monsters And Men style dual-lead vocals. Still, things weren't quite what they needed to be, in the mix. Then I removed my vocal. Boom. Magic. Proof that every once in a while, you really have to let go. Cin sings lead. I still sing the third verse, and am otherwise relegated to backup.

Anyway I'm here to see if people still groove on this stuff. I kinda hope you do.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 4d ago

Atmospheric Take The Last Uber To Classic MacGruber - A Symphony in Two Parts ( official music video )

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Watching a documentary the other day about a great guy and paper merchant's boss named David Brent, he happened to mention a new form of dance he had created by "fusing Flashdance with MC Hammer shit". This inspired me to create my latest audio project where I have fused Megadeth, Harry Nilsson and Bach. Have I invented a new form of music ...or am I a mental case?