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Pitches wanted (music, vinyl) | $350 to $400 per article
🕑 Added 2025-08-10 12:49:22 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: DISCOG
Sam Tornow, Editor at Discogs, is looking for pitches:
Discogs is seeking pitches for essays, genre histories, scene histories, reported features, think pieces, and guides focused on music and vinyl. They are particularly interested in proposals from subject matter experts. The rate is $350 for pieces of 800–1,000 words or $400 for pieces of 1,200 words. Pitches should be sent to sam.tornow@discogsinc.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: sam.tornow@discogsinc.com
Website: https://www.discogs.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: The “Digs” series is a editorial feature within the Discogs platform that publishes articles exploring music culture and the stories behind audio releases. It covers topics such as artist spotlights, genre histories, and collector insights through narrative-driven writing and community-sourced perspectives. The series enriches the Discogs experience by highlighting the unique histories and cultural contexts of music recordings. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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