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 1h ago

Alternative Rock - YouTube

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Let me know what you guys think

i cant sing for shit, but fuck it

Structure, guitar work, i went with a modern garage rock feel with some of it, so some of it was recorded pretty lo fi so thats particually intentional but I just didnt have the perfect gear just yet.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 41m ago

Atmospheric Music Library Idea

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Hey guys, just released my first music library. First attempt at this sort of thing. Here is a track from it, 'Mama Fratelli' (inspiration from movie, The Goonies). I used lots of different layers as to give many different options for sampling the different parts. Was going for a spooky, tense vibe.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 2h ago

TripHop Does this track sound alright?

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I’m working on an album right now, and to me it sounds listenable enough, but I don’t really have anyone to share it with, so I started wondering if it’s actually any good.

I was initially going for something like a modernized take on trip-hop, but I’m curious what it sounds like to you. I’d also love to hear if there’s anything you think I should add, remove, or change.

The vocals are basically just me rambling random stuff. I’m a guy, so I took my original vocal recordings and re-performed them using a vocal synthesis software called Synthesizer V.

I’m also curious what you think about the quality of the vocals themselves.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 11h ago

Experimental experimental indie folk electronica (hear me out). looking for feedback!

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3 Upvotes

it switches up through the song so please listen all the way, thanks! Is either part better than the other?


r/IndieMusicFeedback 6h ago

EDM Trap Does EDM and Hip-Hop mix work? New genre?

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I posted a while back a snippet of a song where i tried to mix EDM and Hip-Hop together. after some time and the feedback people here gave me i made a full song using my vocals as the melody. It is now released but i would love some further feedback for future projects or even full songs. The song is Called "BLIND" due to the vocals being aloof and distant.

PS: the original post made me change much about the project to the point where this could be a completely different vibe. Any feedback is accepted and thank you again❤️


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Alternative Solo bedroom project Alt/Emo

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10 Upvotes

Plan is to track 2 more songs before end of October and drop a little solo ep. Everything done at home I. Logic Pro.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Alternative Rock Not quite sure what I made, but I had a chuckle making it...

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7 Upvotes

I originally wanted to make a fast instrumental punk rock song but I had too much fun screwing around...

Curious if this works, or if you have any other general comments.

I'm not entirely sold on the "yeehaw!" either.

Thanks for listening!


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Indie Rock Japanese indie rock from a girl’s point of view. What does this song make you feel?

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I wrote this song called “The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl.”
It’s a Japanese indie/garage rock song written from a girl’s point of view, about youth, romance, and that feeling that maybe “right now” is the only moment that really matters.
Even if you don’t understand Japanese, I’m really curious about what kind of emotion or atmosphere you get from it.
I’d especially love feedback on the vocals, songwriting, arrangement, and overall vibe. Honest criticism is totally welcome too. I’m always trying to make the next song better.
https://www.bandlab.com/post/7b0f9720-b1ca-476d-ad6d-9f6b20126e3f
What stood out to you most when you listened?


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Experimental Yo, It's Steezy Dew, I made a song called "Barbed Wires". It's a demo, hope you like it and I would loooove to get feedback!!!

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r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Alternative Pop I just started making music everyone keeps saying keep persueing it let me know yalls honest feedback

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r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

IDM New Song I'm Working On: Drifting

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This is a rough mix of a new song I'm working on for my first album under the moniker Kewanee Karlov. This song started out as a simple sampling experimentation. I've been trying to find ways to incorporate my guitar into electronic music, but it just never works for me. This time, I sampled a chord that I liked and then blended it with a few other samples, which made the main line that the song starts with. It doesn't sound like a guitar at all, so either I failed at really doing what I've been trying to do, or succeeded in doing some interesting sample work. From there, the bass line was just something goofy: I was hitting octaves rhythmically trying to find something that worked, but it ended up being really interesting. The woman talking is an interview with a 92 year old woman in 1929, which I found very interesting. The song title came from the drifting sound of the main sample work, and then I just ran with it thematically. I thought the story the woman is telling also fit, as her story drifts through time.

https://soundcloud.com/kewanee_karlov/drifting


r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Bedroom Pop reading rainbow type beat

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7 Upvotes

scratch vocals unmixed blah blah blah, but found a little jam tonight I thought I'd like to share the bones of

lyrics so far:
i thought that you were wrong

throwing litters in the pond

if any of em swim

you said you'd keep em fed

i'd have left em hungry and cold

praying on a harvest manifold

now I can hear em cry

I know that you were right

give me some time

i tried to read your palm

laying under ravens counting stones at forrest lawn

tracing creases kicking pebbles wasting time

talking bout a book you read that said they mate for life

labor day

leaves are changing

i don't know why i take so long

wedding cakes

plans you made

im scared that i'll get them wrong


r/IndieMusicFeedback 1d ago

Art Rock Danny Tido

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r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Instrumental Hip Hop leftfield hip-hop instrumental

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r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Indie Pop discotule - [COPERNICUSY]song for morning

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Hi everyone! We’re discotule from Japan. Made this track for summer drives through the city with smooth Japanese rap. How’s this hitting you? Let us know!


r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Baroque Pop Baroque Indie rock

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New song from an album I'm working on. It'll mostly be baroque pop-rock, inspired by some late 60s and early 70s music. This one's a bit moodier than the rest, but it is currently my favorite on the album. Any thoughts? (video clips are from a public domain video)

The Silver Medalist - Waltz the Matter


r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Indie Pop Which one do you think is my best creation?

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3 Upvotes

r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Indie Rock Japanese indie rock about a girl finding the courage to step into the night — feedback welcome

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Hi everyone! I made a Japanese indie rock song called “The Night Is Short—Walk On, Girl.”
It’s about a girl finding the courage to step into the night and follow her feelings while she still can. The lyrics are in Japanese, but I hope the melody and emotion can cross the language barrier.
I’d especially appreciate honest feedback on the vocal mix, arrangement, and whether the song keeps your attention until the end. Thanks for listening!
https://www.bandlab.com/post/7b0f9720-b1ca-476d-ad6d-9f6b20126e3f


r/IndieMusicFeedback 2d ago

Folk [Oldies Folk Song] Six Shots in the Chamber (Walkin' Back To Town) by Erdnoid

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Hi Erdnoid here!! Looking for feedback :). I'm not really into modern country music like that, but there's something about the oldies country that I love. I recently discovered Marty Robbins and I wanted to make a song that embodied that nostalgic old western feeling. The song itself has multiple meanings and I'm curious what your interpretation of it is. Let me know what you think. I would really like some feedback. I would say my sound usually is indie gothic folk. This is probably the most country I’ve leaned.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Garage Rock [Garage Punk] NEDAYASHI — A Raw Japanese Rock Song Made Entirely on BandLab

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This is my new song “NEDAYASHI,” which roughly means “eradication” in Japanese.
I recorded every instrument and vocal myself on BandLab. I wanted to combine the raw energy of Japanese punk and garage rock with a catchy indie-rock chorus. The arrangement becomes faster and more chaotic toward the end.
I’d especially appreciate feedback on the vocal mix, guitar balance and overall energy. Does the change in speed work, and which part of the song stands out to you most?
Listen here:
https://www.bandlab.com/post/7cbe6944-8e13-4f1e-b4c3-bcdb4cc43ac8
Honest feedback is very welcome! 🇯🇵⚡


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Indie Pop Aron Stokes — Shadows In The Bedroom [Indie Pop] A dreamy, romantic track about visualizing love like shadows on the wall.

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r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Electro Industrial Mellified Man - Topic

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This is "Jezebel" a track hugely inspired bands and music projects that I listen to in regular basis like Skinny Puppy, Cabaret Voltaire, Boy Harsher, Geneva Jacuzzi and KMFDM, Nine inch nails.

From what people described the genres on this song it's from Darkwave to EBM and Electro-industrial. But certainly I am unsure where to put it.

My questions remain like:

• What genres do you think it is and why? Is it accurate?
• What decade do you hear from it?
• What musicians or bands do you think it sounds like?
• What do you think of the concept of the song as well as in lyrics and vocals as well as the instrumentation details?
• How is the mix and master?
• Do you like it? Or Don't? What are your likes and dislikes on the track?

You're welcome to write me the feedback however you like.


r/IndieMusicFeedback 3d ago

Alternative Pop Is this trash?

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I’m an artist that is heavily influenced by Joji. I really want to contribute to the Alternative R&B/Indie R&B/Pop genre. I feel like most of my tracks are close but not 100% of the way there. Feedback would be very much appreciated.