Write For Us
Are you a knowledgeable musician with a real passion for writing? Become a member of the Interstate Music community and inspire others to showcase their expertise, interests, and diverse experiences by writing for us!
Our Content
We keep musicians & artists connected by giving them the most compelling experiences possible, online. We represent ideas that can be translated for the beginner, yet still interesting to the expert.
Our Mission
is to provide access to the leading manufacturers through one source and build a culture inspired by the movement of people, ideas, and music.
Our Tone
Upbeat, innovative, trendy, experiential, collective and fun. We believe in highlighting the stories and perspectives of musicians everywhere with what’s changing, and what’s to come.
TOPICS WE LOVE
- How to Guides
- Tutorials
- Real Stories
- Tips & Advice
- Infographics
- Getting Started Guides
- In-Depth Walkthroughs
- Playlists
- Music News
- Local Music Scenes
- Product Reviews
- Music Trends
VOICE + TONE GUIDELINES
- Be genuine and authentic in your writing.
- Use active voice and avoid passive voice.
- Keep headlines and main images clean with minimal jargon.
- Keep the diverse backgrounds of your readers in mind.
- Avoid unnecessary vagueness and buzzwords. Omit needless words.
CONTENT GUIDELINES
- All submissions must be original content that you own the rights to and that hasn’t been previously published to other sites.
- Be sure to fact check your writing and provide necessary sources for all your information.
- You may include original photography if it would make the content you are submitting better, but it is not required.
- Your submission must be at least 1280 pixels wide with a word count of at least 800-1200 words.
- Submitting a post does not guarantee it will be published on Interstate Music. Our team will contact the individuals whose content we use.
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you would like to submit your writing to our team, click here!
Please submit your post only once. If your post has been accepted, we will respond within 30 days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Can I submit content that I’ve already submitted to other sites?
No. Since it’s possible that the other site could pick up your content, we want to avoid having a duplicate content issue.
- Will my content be changed before publication?
We edit and fact check all submissions prior to publication. Your submission may be changed for minor corrections, but the bulk of your content will remain as it was.
- What kind of content can I submit?
We accept all kinds of content, including:
- Opinion pieces (with research to back it up)
- Tutorials
- Guides – longer pieces of content that really get into the subject.
- Case Studies
- Video
- Audio
- Do you have a word count requirement?
We ask that posts be at least 800-1200 words. Longer word counts are welcomed.
- Will I hear back if my submissions are not accepted?
While we try hard to get back to everyone, we will only contact the individuals whose content we use.
- Do I need special software?
All submissions are taken through our online form. If you need assistance, please contact hello@interstatemusic.com
- Is photography required?
We don’t require photography with submissions but if the content you’re submitting would be better with specific photography, we encourage you to include those images. Your content will also have a higher chance of being published if photography is included.
Please note: In most cases, submitted photography will be changed to black and white with a specific Interstate Music filter. We ask that you submit in color and do not make the photo black and white yourself. If you feel the photo requires color, please include why at the end of your submission.