Music Submission Policy
Thank you for your interest in sharing your music with us! As a non-commercial radio station, we’re passionate about supporting independent, local, and emerging artists, especially those from the Pacific Northwest. Here’s everything you need to know about submitting your music:
- How to Submit Your Music
We accept both physical and digital submissions. If you’d like to send us a physical copy, CDs and vinyl are great options. Please include a brief press kit or a note with some info about you and your music. For digital submissions, we recommend sending MP3s, WAV files, or links to streaming platforms. Make sure your files are properly labeled with metadata (artist name, track title, album, release year, etc.) so we can keep everything organized.
- Quality Matters
We love creativity, but we need your tracks to be broadcast-ready. This means clean, high-quality audio that’s properly mixed and mastered. If your music has explicit lyrics, please let us know so we can plan accordingly.
- Pacific Northwest Focus
We have a special love for music from the Pacific Northwest. While we’re open to submissions from anywhere, we prioritize artists from our local community. If that’s you, we’d especially love to hear from you!
- Genre Preferences
Our programming covers a wide range of styles, but we recommend checking out what we’re playing to make sure your music aligns with what we tend to spin.
- Rights and Permissions
By submitting your music, you confirm that you own the rights and give us permission to air it. If your music is licensed under Creative Commons or similar agreements, that’s fine too—just let us know.
- No Guarantees
We receive a lot of music, and while we listen to as much as we can, we can’t reply to most submissions. Please don’t take it personally if you don’t hear back. It’s not a reflection on your music—it’s just the reality of how much we receive.
Please note: most of the DJs at KBCS are dedicated volunteers who are currently recording their programs remotely. If you want your music reviewed and potentially played on a specific show we will need downloadable files of your music. These files may be shared with the KBCS DJs.
Where to Send Your Music
For physical submissions:
KBCS Music Department
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
For digital submissions:
iaan@kbcs.fm
Thanks for thinking of us and for making music! We look forward to hearing your work.
Keep creating,
The KBCS Music Department