Broken 8 Music

Broken 8 Music, an independent music platform from Sydney

Broken 8 Music is an independent music outlet that presents itself as a platform dedicated to promoting, reviewing and giving visibility to new talent. The site defines itself with the motto "The Real Sound of Independent Music" and states that it has been operating since 2016, based in the heart of Sydney, Australia.

Its activity revolves around publishing editorial content about music and a service aimed at artists seeking exposure. The platform itself describes itself as "a leading independent music platform", a description that corresponds to its own presentation and not to an external assessment.

Editorial sections of the site

The content is organised into five main areas, each with a different focus within the music scene:

• News: news about releases and artist updates.
• Reviews: reviews of singles, albums and discography.
• Radar: a space for discovering emerging acts.
• Interviews: interviews with musicians and creators.
• Live: information about concerts and tours.

The material covered includes examples of coverage across all these areas, with pieces on artists from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Massachusetts and Pakistan, among others, and genres ranging from rock and post-punk to pop, hip-hop, shoegaze and trip-hop.

Service for artists: "Get Heard"

In addition to its informational work, Broken 8 Music offers a way for musicians to submit their work and gain exposure on the platform. This feature is identified on the site as "Get Heard" and forms part of a collection of marketing services. The offer is summed up in the invitation for artists to get their music heard.

International reach and how the store works

The site operates with an integrated store that allows users to select a country and currency from a broad list of territories, with Australia and the Australian dollar (AUD $) as the default option. The platform publishes content about artists from different countries, reflecting an editorial approach with international reach rather than strictly local.

Identity and digital presence

Broken 8 Music identifies itself as an independent outlet and maintains its editorial activity around emerging music. Its domain is broken8music.com and its content is distributed through its own website.