Music Submissions
We feature artists shaping the next wave of Aotearoa music. If you’re releasing new work, we’ll help you reach an engaged audience and build long-term visibility.
To apply, complete the form below. We review submissions weekly and aim to respond within five business days.
How do I get featured on Empty Spaces?
To submit your music, please complete the form above with all relevant information. Be sure to include a link to stream the release and accompanying artist imagery.
Is there a charge for editorial articles?
Empty Spaces provides both paid and earned media opportunities.
Editorial Consideration (Free)
For artists we believe are a strong editorial fit.
- Selective and not guaranteed
- Based on quality, timing, and alignment
- Reviewed weekly
Guaranteed Feature (Paid)
For artists who want to secure coverage for their release.
- Guaranteed placement on Empty Spaces
- Social promotion included
- Option to scale with newsletter and playlist support
How does a feature with Empty Spaces help to promote my music?
An editorial feature shares your music across our platforms, getting it in front of the Empty Spaces audience. In addition, articles provide long-term value - acting as a permanent reference that validates your release, giving it context, and supporting funding applications, live opportunities, and playlist submissions.
- Put your music in front of engaged NZ listeners
- Build credibility through editorial coverage
- Create long-term discovery through search and sharing
- Support your release with social amplification
- Your feature stays live and continues to drive attention over time.
What makes a music submission stand out?
We look for songs with a clear identity, strong writing, and purposeful production. Tracks should feel finished and ready for release, with a story or perspective that fits the Empty Spaces lens. We value music that translates into a compelling feature, has context or narrative, and shows momentum through new releases or upcoming projects. Ultimately, we feature music we believe in and want to support editorially.
We prioritise artists who:
- Are actively releasing music
- Have a clear creative identity
- Are building momentum
- Care about how their work is presented
Do you offer advertising?
Empty Spaces provides competitive advertising opportunities including sponsored editorial, display, email and social media promotions. Find more information here or send an email to hello@emptyspaces.co.nz
- Multi-touch campaigns
- Editorial, display, social, and email
- Built around your strategy
