Promote Your Music
Since 1995, Coyote Music has helped more than 1,000 independent artists reach new audiences through thoughtful reviews, interviews, news, and long-term editorial coverage. Whether you're releasing a new single, album, tour, or music video, we'd love to help tell your story.
How Would You Like To Be Featured?
Choose the type of coverage you're looking for.
Music Review Interview (written or video) News / Press Release Artist Profile Shows & Tours Music Video
- Choose the type of coverage that best fits your release.
- Submit your music and supporting materials.
- We review everything personally.
- Your coverage is published and connected throughout Coyote Music's 30+ year independent music archive.
Why Coyote Music?
Your music becomes part of a growing archive—not just another post that's forgotten next week.
Unlike many music blogs, Coyote Music isn't just a stream of articles—it's a living archive of independent music. Every review, interview, artist profile, news post, venue, hometown, genre, and organization is connected, helping readers discover your music long after publication day. As new coverage is published, your presence on the site continues to grow with your Artist Page as your own centralized content hub.
Coverage Options
Every artist's goals are different. Whether you're looking for a review, interview, news coverage, or a complete promotional campaign, choose the option that best fits your release.
Music Reviews
Professional editorial reviews of singles, EPs, albums, and live performances.
Ideal For:
- New releases
- Album launches
- EPs
- Live Shows
What You Receive:
- Honest, professionally written review
- Permanent publication
- Linked to your artist page
- Shared throughout Coyote Music's archive
Artist Interviews
Give listeners the story behind your music.
Ideal For:
- Introducing yourself to new listeners
- Promoting a new release
- Sharing the stories behind your music
- Celebrating milestones or anniversaries
What You Receive:
- Personalized interview questions
- Written or video interview
- Permanent publication
- Linked to your Artist Page
- Optional collaboration with Cupchairs for expanded promotion of video interviews
Music News
Share what's happening.
Ideal For:
- Single, EP, or album announcements
- Tour announcements
- Music video releases
- Label signings
- Awards, milestones, or special events
- Press releases
What You Receive:
- Editorial news post
- Artist and release information
- Streaming, purchase, and social links
- Permanent publication
- Linked to your Artist Page
Artist Profiles
Every featured artist gets a permanent home on Coyote Music. Your Artist Page then becomes a central hub for everything we've published about you.
Ideal For:
- Artists appearing on Coyote Music for the first time
- Building a lasting online presence
- Creating a central home for all Coyote Music coverage
What You Receive:
- Biography
- Artist photo
- Genres
- Hometown
- Website & social links
- Streaming services
- Related reviews, interviews, news, videos, and shows
- Automatic updates as new coverage is published
Shows & Tours
Ideal For:
- Album release shows
- Local performances
- Regional tours
- National and international tours
- Festival appearances
What You Receive:
- Individual show listings
- Venue information
- Artist links
- Cross-linking to venue and hometown pages
- Inclusion in Coyote Music's Upcoming Shows listings
Music Video
Ideal For:
- New music videos
- Video premieres
- Lyric videos
- Live performance videos
- Previously released videos that deserve a wider audience
What You Receive:
- Dedicated video page
- Embedded video
- Artist information
- Links to streaming and social platforms
- Cross-linking to your Artist Page
- Optional collaboration with Cupchairs for expanded promotion
About Wiley Koepp
Coyote Music is independently owned and operated by Wiley Koepp. With more than 30 years of experience as a musician, songwriter, promoter, reviewer, interviewer, and former major-label A&R representative, Wiley personally writes and edits every piece of editorial content published on Coyote Music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions.
Yes. When you purchase one of Coyote Music's promotional services, your selected coverage is guaranteed.
Every submission is still reviewed personally to ensure it's appropriate for the site and presented in a way that's consistent with Coyote Music's editorial standards. We don't publish AI-generated content, copied press releases, or misleading information.
Yes, when you purchase one of our promotional services. Every submission is still reviewed personally to ensure it's an appropriate fit for Coyote Music.
Coyote Music has always focused on independent music, regardless of genre. You can check out our Genres page for examples.
While rock, alternative, punk, Americana, folk, indie, metal, and singer-songwriter artists make up much of our archive, we've featured artists from across the musical spectrum. If you're passionate about your music and believe it's a good fit for our audience, we'd love to hear from you.
Most coverage is published within a few business days after we receive everything we need. Interview turnaround depends on the timing of returned written responses. And video interviews depend on our mutually scheduling an interview, and then usually 2-3 weeks for production
If you're promoting a release with a specific launch date or announcing a tour, let us know your timeline and we'll do our best to coordinate publication accordingly.
Absolutely.
Many artists combine services for a more complete promotional campaign—for example, pairing a music review with an interview, news announcement, artist profile, or music video feature.
If you're not sure which combination makes the most sense, we're happy to help you decide.
If you're promoting a new release, tour, or announcement, just let us know your preferred publication date when you submit your materials. We'll do our best to coordinate coverage with your schedule whenever possible.
Absolutely. Coyote Music regularly features independent artists from around the world. Music is a global language, and we're always excited to discover new artists regardless of where they're based.
Yes.
Every review, interview, and editorial feature published on Coyote Music is personally written or edited by founder Wiley Koepp. With more than 30 years of experience as a musician, songwriter, promoter, interviewer, reviewer, and former major-label A&R representative, Wiley brings both industry experience and a musician's perspective to every piece published on the site.
Coyote Music also works with a small group of contributing writers from time to time. Each brings a background in music, the music industry, or both, and every piece is reviewed and edited to ensure it meets Coyote Music's editorial standards.
Start by reaching out through our Contact page. Tell me a little about your music and what you're promoting, and I'll recommend the best option for your release.
To help me get started, include as much of the following as you can:
- Artist or band name
- Release title
- Release date (if applicable)
- Streaming or download link
- Press release or artist bio
- Photos or artwork (optional)
- Links to your website and social media
If you're not sure which service is the best fit, don't worry. Just tell me about your release and your goals, and I'll help you choose the right option.
Every review published on Coyote Music is honest, thoughtful, and written with respect for the artist and the creative process.
The goal isn't to write "gotcha" reviews or tear musicians down. If a release has areas that could be stronger, I'll address them constructively while focusing on what makes the music unique. Likewise, I won't exaggerate praise simply because it's expected.
Ultimately, every review is written to give readers a fair impression of the music while treating the artist with professionalism.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're promoting your first single or your latest album, we'd love to hear from you. Not sure which option is right for you? Contact us and we'll help you decide.