Making it in music isn’t just about talent—it’s about who you know, what you learn, and where you show up. Whether you need industry connections, marketing game, or just a support system that gets you, the right community can change everything.
I’ve seen firsthand how artists who tap into the right spaces grow faster—more streams, better branding, smarter strategies. But with so many groups out there, and with so many predatory people out there waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting music artists, where do you even start?
I got you. Here are three dope communities, I am part of, that can help you network, gain knowledge, and actually level up your career. Each community offers its own set of tools and benefits that I highlighted. Let’s get into it! 🚀🎶
1. Kayvan’s House
With one of the most active music artist communities I’ve been a part of on Discord, Kayvan’s House was founded by Kayvan D., the Director of Distribution at Genius and World Star, and moderated by fellow music industry professionals. Kayvan doesn’t just lend his namesake, he is also very active in the community too. At any given moment, you can find Kayvan in the Discord sparking a conversation, responding to a question, or hosting an event. KH comes highly recommended for a plethora of reasons. But the reason I love it is for its IRL opportunities.
What makes Kayvan’s House so great?
Artist discovery. Twice a week, Kayvan hosts live music feedback via his Twitch channel. He adds his favorites to a playlist called songs we found on twitch. Kayvan also accepts submissions for his New Music, Who Dis playlist on Discord and songs I’ve found in my comments submissions for his playlists on Instagram. Bonus: if you’re curious to know what kind of artists his looks to sign as an A&R, there’s a playlist of the signings he’s made
Community. The Kayvan’s House community is a mix of music artists, music professionals and creatives. There’s a place to share your music, resources, collaborations, artist resources and discover other playlists to submit your music like the Genius Freshpicks Audiomack playlist. You can also get industry help right there in Discord.
Resources. Pinned quietly inside the Resources channel are a few invaluable music artist resources. I won’t spoil the contents for you, but they alone are worth the trip to the Discord. Kayvan’s House provides a few other resources too including a channel for emotional support. How dope is that?
2. Big.Ass.Kids
Big.Ass.Kids (B.A.K.) is a dynamic, forward-thinking music company built to support artists, music professionals, and creatives across the globe. They believe in the power of collaboration and innovation, which is why they created an ecosystem that gives artists & music professionals the tools and resources they need to thrive in today's ever-evolving music industry. From record label services and intelligent distribution to artist funding and professional development, B.A.K. is a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to take their music career to the next level.
What makes B.A.K. so great?
Artist discovery. Partnering with some big names in underground and independent music including Too Lost and Afro Punk, B.A.K. offers some great community playlist opportunities. Utilizing social media, they take submissions through their Another 48 Hours series where they take submissions on social media. Extending beyond just the standard playlist opportunity, B.A.K. supplied the soundtrack for Pusha T’s Cousinz Festival in Virginia from a selection of music artist submissions. They also supplied the soundtrack and invited an artist to perform at Afro Punk Festival.
Community. According to B.A.K., their community called the Play.Ground, is their interactive, membership community for vetted music professionals and artists. Think of it as a global sandbox, where artists can build their team, collaborate with others and grow their careers. Vetted music professionals are now able to connect directly with artists looking to hire as well as receive career development resources to build their entrepreneurial journey. Need I say more?
Opportunities. B.A.K. is more than a community. They provide a plethora of opportunities for music artists. They provide exceptional services including artist funding through their Music Man initiative, music distribution, team curation and so much more. Go to their website and check out all they have to offer.
3. The Digilogue
The Digilogue is a dynamic music and tech community connecting creators with industry professionals. Founded in 2016 by music industry veterans, including CCO Drew De Leon—former Def Jam executive and a key strategist behind Grammy-winning hit Hrs and Hrs by Muni Long—The Digilogue has grown from just 16 attendees at its first event to a thriving global network of 80,000 members. With active chapters across the U.S., The Digilogue hosts curated events and meetups designed to help artists and professionals elevate their careers.
What makes The Digilogue so great?
Artist discovery. The Digilogue showcases emerging artists through exclusive discovery sessions at major events like SXSW, as well as across their social media platforms and Patreon community. They accept submissions for their diverse playlist catalog, including their flagship new music playlist, “What’s New, New.” If you're based in LA, Atlanta, Toronto, or NYC, you can also submit music for their curated city-specific playlists, designed to highlight local talent.
Networking. The Digilogue hosts many opportunities for artists to grow their network and get discovered. The Digilogue hosts discovery sessions at events all over the world including activations at SXSW and during Grammy Week. You can also find a member of the community speaking or hosting an event. From tech talks on AI to Patreon Q&A’s with industry professionals you want to know, The Digilogue is a prime opportunity to network with people in the industry you want to know and connect with.
Music career. For those looking to work in the music industry, The Digilogue connects people with job opportunities and internships that are vetted for authenticity. With companies ranging from Soundcloud to Universal Music Group, Warner and Sony, many of the job opportunities are in the Digilogue’s network, so also being in the network could benefit you and give you a needed leg up.
Artist education. The Digilogue hosts a yearly weeklong event called Digilogue Days chock full of panels and sessions to help grow your music business, help you network and help get artists discovered. Also throughout the year, they host Q&A sessions with music industry professionals on Patreon.
Resources. Because they understand the music artist journey, The Digilogue supplies music artists with a list of grants so that they “have the tools to take control of their own creative careers.” You can find this comprehensive list of music artist-centric grants hosted on The Digilogue’s website.
I hope you enjoyed this list of three of my favorite communities. I also hope to see you around in them. Let them know I sent you when you get there. I’m not finished though. Stick around to next week’s newsletter where I’ll drop two more of my very powerful communities to help you level up you music career.
Communities and opportunities like this are rare—getting your name and music in front of people at this level can open doors you didn’t even know existed. Whether it’s feedback, connections, or potential collaborations, being in the right rooms (even virtual ones) can change the game for your career.
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