the best independent music in the most beautiful places
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the best independent music in the most beautiful places ↟↟↟
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welcome!
Hello! We are Alex and Beth Rainbird - a married couple from the UK.
We’ve been sharing independent music since 2011, working with thousands of artists and helping introduce their songs to millions of listeners around the world.
We’re proud to say that alexrainbirdMusic is now one of the largest platforms for indie music discovery.
Every week, we curate new playlists featuring the best independent talent, paired with photography from the beautiful places we’ve traveled to.
No AI. No algorithms. No bots. Just real music, handpicked by us.
Alongside our playlists, we’re continuing to expand into live events and festival collaborations, bringing our brand of music discovery into the real world.
Whether you’re here to submit your own music, collaborate on a project, or just explore - you’re in the right place.
Thanks for being here, and thank you for supporting independent music.
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follow our journey
Stay up to date with our latest videos, playlists and travels!
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our latest playlists
A selection of our favourite recent playlists, featuring the very best independent music.
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send us your music
We’re always looking for new independent music to feature in our playlists.
If you think your track could be a fit, you can submit it using one of the options below.
we can’t wait to hear your music!
thank you!
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merch
Represent alexrainbirdMusic wherever you go with our official merch, designed for all music lovers! From mugs and caps to cozy hoodies and classic tees, we have a wide array of products and new designs every season. Every purchase helps us continue doing everything we can for independent artists!
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alexrainbirdRadio
Your never-ending source of independent music! Streaming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
spend your work day or chill time with us as we visit beautiful places with an endless stream of our favourite songs. We have live radios for every season, mood and vibe!
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who we’ve worked with
Over the last 15 years, we've had the pleasure of partnering with some of the world's biggest and best music companies...
ONErpm ↟ Groover ↟ Forest Holidays ↟ SubmitHub ↟ Tone Tree Music ↟ Symphonic ↟ Communion Music ↟ Reading & Leeds ↟
plus many more
We're always open to new collaborations! If you're interested in working with us, send us a message here...
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frequently asked questions
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We're always on the lookout for the very best new and undiscovered indie pop, indie folk, indie rock and alternative music!
We love songs with meaningful lyrics, memorable melodies, and strong production quality.
The best way to see if your music is a good fit is to spend some time listening to our playlists. If your sound feels at home alongside the artists we feature, we'd love to hear from you!
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Absolutely! We're always on the lookout for incredible new music and love discovering talented independent artists. If you think your song could be a good fit for our playlists, we'd love to hear it!
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We receive hundreds of submissions every day, so it can take some time for us to listen to everything. Every song is personally reviewed by Alex and Beth, and we do our very best to give each submission the time and attention it deserves. Thanks so much for your patience!