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Filled with insider stories from the music industry and DIY scenes alike, The Lineup is your monthly newsletter curated by the OpenMic team.



A Wet Tile Saw Blade, a Song Called Leonard Cohen, and the EP Nobody Planned to Make
That something is GAFF — a debut collaboration between the two, released this year and already the kind of record that feels like it was made by people who genuinely like each other. Which, it turns out, is exactly how it was made.
2 days ago4 min read


"Cesspools of Mediocrity" — Are online music communities worth the hassle?
I’ve often heard online music communities — YouTube Channels, Discord servers, TikTok accounts, Facebook groups, Reddit communities — described as “cesspools of mediocrity” or something similarly dismissive. And I understand the impulse.
May 74 min read


A Community Built to Uplift and Support Femme Creatives in LA
Push-Up Bra LA: A community built to uplift and support femme creatives in LA.
Jan 84 min read


The Ultimate Online Communities for Musicians
Platforms like OpenMic are built to help you find your ideal collaborators quickly and easily. It’s not just about posting your tracks; it’s about building a vibrant community focused on creating great music together.
Dec 5, 20255 min read
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