Write for us

Select Music Culture welcomes thoughtful pitches from writers and music-minded contributors who can make a clear idea engaging to curious listeners. Proposals should be sent through the Contact page.

What we welcome

We consider original proposals about listening, songcraft, instruments, recording and musical traditions. Strong pieces give readers a specific idea to explore, explain unfamiliar terms in context and respect the music and communities being discussed. Fresh angles on familiar subjects are welcome.

A useful pitch

Tell us the working subject, the central question, why it suits Select Music Culture and what a reader should take away. Add a brief outline of the approach and note any sources or permissions the piece would depend on. Keep the proposal focused enough that its distinctive contribution is easy to see.

Before sending

Please propose original work and flag any relevant commercial connection or potential conflict of interest. Do not send confidential material or assume that a pitch has been commissioned. Use the Contact page to send your proposal; we will review it as editorial time allows.