Print & Press
How to Pitch Rolling Stone
Legendary music magazine with global influence on music culture.
Type
Print & Press
Typical Response
2-8 weeks
Domain
rollingstone.com
About Pitching Print & Press
Traditional print publications and newspapers still carry significant weight in the music industry. Features in major publications can establish credibility and reach older demographics.
Best Practices for Pitching Rolling Stone
1
Pitch with longer lead times - often 2-3 months ahead
2
Offer exclusive content or early access
3
Provide professional press materials and high-quality images
4
Consider the publication's specific audience and angle
5
Be prepared for fact-checking and interview requests
What to Include in Your Pitch
Do Include
- -Private streaming link (SoundCloud, Dropbox)
- -High-resolution press photos
- -Brief artist bio (2-3 sentences)
- -Release date and any embargo info
- -Social links and streaming stats
Avoid
- -Large file attachments (link instead)
- -Generic copy-paste pitches
- -Overly long emails (keep under 200 words)
- -Following up too quickly (wait 1-2 weeks)
- -Mass CC'ing multiple outlets
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