Can you self-promote on r/newmusic?

Q: Can you self-promote on r/newmusic?

No rule mentions promotion. None of its rules mentions self-promotion. That is not permission: read every rule, say plainly that it's yours, and make the post useful on its own. Read 2026-09-26 from the community's own rules.

Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26

Can you promote on r/newmusic?

No rule mentions promotion None of its rules mentions self-promotion. That is not permission: read every rule, say plainly that it's yours, and make the post useful on its own.

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A community to share and discuss new music releases! We welcome all kinds of music genres! Indie, mainstream, etc. Self-promo is welcomed as long as you are respectful of the rules!

All 5 rules of r/newmusic

Acceptable Sources
All posts must link to YouTube, SoundCloud or Bandcamp.
Song Age
Songs should be no older than 2 months before the date that you post them.
Behavior
No harassment, bullying or witch-hunting.
ABSOLUTELY NO AI
you will be banned immediately
No disagreeing with me
Literally 1984

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The verdict is our reading of r/newmusic's rule text on 2026-09-26. Rules change and moderators decide: read the current rules before you post. Not affiliated with Reddit or r/newmusic.