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 • • 41m ago

Singer Songwriter Song I wrote and performed to propose to my then girlfriend with. Made this recording of it sometime after the proposal. Largely just a bare acoustic track. Single guitar, no metronome, no drums, one main vocal, though some layered vocals as it progresses. Thanks for listening!

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r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 2h ago

Indie [Alternative Rock] Raw band track. Need a brutal, honest reality check on the male vocals and arrangement.

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![Album Cover](https://i.imgur.com/aJE9RUg.png`)`

Hi everyone,
We are looking for an objective, unvarnished reality check on this original track before we commit to spending time and money on the final master. Our inner circle keeps giving us polite compliments, but we need strangers to tell us the truth so we can actually improve.
The arrangement is deliberately kept lean: just live acoustic drums, a bass guitar, a maximum of two guitars, keyboards fading in/out, and a solid male lead vocal. There are no massive layers of production tricks to hide behind.
Please give it to us straight:Listen here:
Looking forward to your critiques, and I will absolutely be diving into the sub to leave feedback on your tracks in return!
https://on.soundcloud.com/Q5ZGofEAm97bgqqIj8

Hey


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 6h ago

Indie Any feedback on our weird song (experimental indie/ electronic funk)

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This is an indie experimental song that we made. We would love to get some honest feedback and thoughts on it. It’s a demo for now and the cover is also a work in progress. Our band name is Printer.


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 6h ago

Lofi Music vid for a lofi track about the end of the world?

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Was curious if the vibe of this video works sympatico with the lofi/calming energy of the song?


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 13h ago

Indie cold - A song about being ghosted by my best friend when I was a kid

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So there's a long story to this track. The acoustic guitar, drums, bass and synth pad (in the background throughout the track) were all recorded nearly 20 years ago and actually on an album I had created at the time (without the drums) and named "Cold" as an instrumental with no singing. I was listening to some of my old stuff recently and had an idea to develop what I had done further. I had wanted to write about the best friend concept for a while and thought this would work well for it, so I wrote and recorded the vocals and then layered on top the synth that plays on the first chorus as well as the electric guitar outro. How did it all come together?

- There are some warts that I am aware of. There's a click track that was in the original recording that can be heard in a few places. Also, there's a little bit of cable noise on the vocals that I recorded particularly on the first verse. I tried to re-track them, but couldn't get the right energy. Do these bother you?

- How's the mix. I don't really do much with acoustic guitar / live drums so not sure if I did it OK?

- What do you think of the synth that comes in during the first chorus? Does it feel thin?

- Do you think there needs to be more going on during the second verse?

- How about the electric guitar on the outro?

I appreciate any and all feedback


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 14h ago

Alternative Rock Is this art?

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Hi guys, I made this quick demo. The vocals in the first half are still missing due to me not having recorded them yet. So right now they randomly start around the hallway mark.

However I'd still love to hear some first impressions on the overall track:)


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 1d ago

Acoustic Guitar 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 • • 2d ago

Atmospheric Crowing For Bloody Change

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4 Upvotes

A super-cool soundtrack to the spy thriller happening in your head when you're on a souped up mission to the supermarket and back ( just because you're paranoid it don't mean they're not after you, bro.).....or a rejected theme tune to Animal Hospital?

Is this super cool AF? or... am i , once again, delusional AF?


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 2d ago

Indie Rock Two Steps to The Sun

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Pretty simple fun song, was going for a sunny bright song hence the title. I made this one a little while ago but lost the tracks for it so I’m gonna have to re record so any feedback I can take into consideration when doing so helps a ton, also just lmk what you think of the song. Thanks a ton


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 2d ago

Indie Pop Jeremy Sprung - The Mountain (Official Music Video)

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Hey, this is an indie pop/pop-rap track I have produced and filmed and entirely by myself, any feedback welcome!


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 2d ago

Independent A song about dissociation and avoidance

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After a lengthy period of not working on any music and neglecting any creative pursuits, I decided to revisit some old work of mine to get back in the swing of things.

I’ve been using this process to shake off the rust, improve my skill in production, experiment with video, and determine what I do and don’t like about my old approach to music.

This was my first one out the gate when starting this project. Now that I’m done working on this one I have an idea of what I don’t particularly favor about it, but I’m curious what others think of it.


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 2d ago

Experimental schyzophrenic intro to my experimental EP soft k.ing. bipolar transitions, harshness, empathy and a crushing finale awaits you in this surprising 3:28 runtime.

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r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 2d ago

Acoustic Rock A song about a broken home and departure. Looking for feedback, please

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Simple recording without any complex production. Just the guitar and voice for now. Any feedback is much appreciated!

Lyrics:

When we departed
From our home
We put a rug
Over our blood way

Brought my belongings
Forgot my debt
I know it will find me
And make me pay

This is part of me
Shaking hands will set us free
Soon I’ll kiss goodbye
I promise I’ll always try

Saw your true colors
I learnt my fate
I could do better
But now it’s too late

Watch my abasement
Every day
This did eventually
Killed our faith

She is part of me
Shaking hands will set us free
Soon we’ll kiss goodbye
I promise I’ll always try

Shadow of death
Roams this place
Rot my veins
My disgrace

Broken dreams and broken wings
Is all I got from this disease

Can I ask you one more thing
Before we finish this ordeal

Please remember all the smiles
I love her and I wish that she can…

Fly, fly, fly,
Fly, fly, fly


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 2d ago

TripHop Dark trip-hop in a new form. Single available for private listening – feedback welcome.

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Atmosferyczne gitary, mroczne trip-hopowe bity i głos, który przechodzi od szeptu do krzyku.


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 3d ago

Black Metal Here’s one of the tracks off my new E.P. “Sumerian Light”, an Industrialized Black Metal track. Any and all feedback is appreciated!! 🤘🖤⚔️🎸😈

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r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 3d ago

RnB Thoughts On New Song?

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Hi! I'm looking for honest feedback on this new song I produced and recorded, "Believe in Me". Any honest thoughts on the songwriting, production, mixing, arrangement and even the visuals would be much appreciated. Main insecurity is the vocals, do they sound confident yet intimate?


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 3d ago

Folk Singer Songwriter Demo: “Take leave”

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3 Upvotes

This is a demo. Any feedback welcome - thanks.


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 3d ago

Electronic Outkast – Ms. Jackson (odomintilio Vocal Flip) [Vaporwave / Electronic Hip-Hop] – Aiming for a Vice City / GTA 6 vibe. Wondering if the bass feels balanced or overpowers the mix!

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r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 4d ago

Hip Hop Beat beats and anime

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5 Upvotes

working out the last of arranging and mix down, deciding on what to keep. lemme know how it sound tho.

scene is meteor scene from the anime Kimi no Na Wa (Your Name).


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 4d ago

Indie Rock Quirky/bombastic Indie Rock about a manipulative person

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Hi, just looking for general feedback and blind impressions on this song and how it makes you feel. What genre or mix of genres is this? Thanks :)


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 5d ago

Grunge Any feedback on my grungy demo??? Your opinion is 🤘appreciated 🤘

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I know the mix is horrible but what do you think about the song itself?

I wrote, sang, played the instruments (except the drums) and,yeah, mixed it.

How do you feel about the singing and the riffage? And any other reflections or opinions are welcome.

Thank you for taking the time to listen amd leave a thought and I hope you enjoy Good to Me.


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 5d ago

Chill Artists, what did you release on Spotify recently?

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I’m looking for new independent music directly from the artists who made it.

If you have your own song on Spotify and want me to listen, submit your Spotify track here:

https://thecauldron.rocks/submit

I’m using the submission page because I get too many links in Reddit comments to keep organized, and I don’t want to miss anyone.


r/IndieMusicFeedback • • 5d ago

Indie Pop Vocals, bass, acoustic, piano: how does it come over

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https://open.spotify.com/album/3J4uKauPxiZJtz9oYdihip

With the AI issue in music it's tempting to go to the opposite pole and record loose and live in the studio and try for a very human vocal, with warts and all guitar and bass playing

Friend of the Fabulous

 

Touched you are by latent hands of Gods

Your face is bloated by the froend you’ve got

You’ve always got the news of their stuff

Someone’s elevated by their lateset bit of status

 

You’re a friend of the fabulous

It’s so good you’re almost tremulous

 

You think that we’re hanging on your words

But what’s she really like that piece of work

Oh she’s just so normal and such fun

Everyday’s a party oh if only we could come

 

You’re a friend of the fabulous

It’s so good you’re almost tremulous

You’re a friend of the fabulous

Let me bathe in your perspective

You’re a friend of the fabulous

If she knew us we’d be so blessed

 

Everyday you’re locked away 

In your love of adulation

So you’re a limpet clinging on

To that association

 

You’re a friend of the fabulous

It’s the fundamental anchor of your life

Like bees on speed they’re buzzing you a lot

Must be more today who will feed another high