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Stories Behind the Sounds of Madrid

AvenuesRadio goes beyond the playlist — we dig into the artists, stations, and scenes that define Madrid's audio culture. Real stories, no filler.

How It Works

From Pitch to Published Post

Submit Your Pitch

Got a story idea, an artist we should know about, or a take on Madrid's music scene? Send us a brief pitch through our submission form.

We Review & Respond

Our editors review every submission within five working days and get back to you with feedback, questions, or a green light to write.

Write & Collaborate

Work directly with our editorial team to shape your piece — we provide guidance on structure, tone, and the AvenuesRadio voice.

Published & Promoted

Your story goes live on AvenuesRadio and gets pushed across our newsletter and social channels to reach Madrid's music community.

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Featured Stories

Posts That Started Conversations

A look at some of our most-read and most-shared pieces

The DJ Running Madrid's Most Secretive Club Night Artist Profile

The DJ Running Madrid's Most Secretive Club Night

Our profile of a Lavapiés-based DJ who built a following entirely through word-of-mouth became one of our most-shared posts of the year, leading to major press coverage for the artist.

Inside Radio Círculo: Madrid's Oldest Independent Station Radio Feature

Inside Radio Círculo: Madrid's Oldest Independent Station

A deep dive into the history, struggles, and stubborn survival of one of Madrid's last truly independent broadcasters, read over 4,000 times in its first week.

What Really Happened at Madrid Music Week 2023 Scene Report

What Really Happened at Madrid Music Week 2023

When the official recap missed the point entirely, we published our own account from the floors and backstage corridors — and readers told us it was the only honest coverage they found.

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About Us

Born in Madrid, Built Around Sound

AvenuesRadio started in 2019 as a passion project by a group of Madrid-based music writers and radio obsessives who felt the city's audio culture wasn't getting the coverage it deserved. What began as a handful of posts has grown into an independent editorial platform with thousands of monthly readers and a reputation for honest, well-researched music journalism.

  • 100% independent — no label deals, no sponsored editorials
  • Written by Madrid locals with real roots in the scene
  • Committed to covering emerging artists, not just established names
Reader Reviews

What Our Community Says

Voices from the people who read us every week

“AvenuesRadio is the only blog I actually trust to tell me what's happening in Madrid's music world. No hype, no filler — just solid writing about real things.”

MJMarta JiménezDJ & Music Producer, Madrid

“I submitted a piece on a whim and the editorial process was genuinely collaborative. My story came out better than I imagined, and the reach was impressive for an independent outlet.”

TATom AshfordContributing Writer & Music Fan
Our Approach

How We Tell Stories That Stick

Editorial standards that make every post worth your time

Every Word Earns Its Place

We don't publish for SEO volume or ad impressions. Every article on AvenuesRadio goes through a genuine editorial process — fact-checked, copy-edited, and reviewed for relevance before it hits the page.

Honest · Edited · Purposeful

Written By the Scene, For the Scene

Our contributors are Madrid residents — producers, DJs, radio presenters, and lifelong music fans. We prioritise voices with genuine proximity to the stories we tell, not generic content writers with no stake in the culture.

Local · Authentic · Invested

We Find Stories Before They're Obvious

AvenuesRadio is known for covering artists and venues before they blow up. We spend time in the city — at small gigs, pirate radio nights, and record shop basements — so our readers discover tomorrow's names today.

Early · Independent · Curious

What We Cover

Everything Worth Reading About Radio & Music

Six content pillars that keep you connected to Madrid's sound

Artist Spotlights

Long-form interviews and profiles of Madrid-based musicians and DJs making noise on local and international stages.

Radio Station Deep Dives

Behind-the-scenes looks at the stations shaping what Madrid listens to — from historic broadcasters to underground FM projects.

Scene Reports

Live coverage and recaps from Madrid's club nights, record fairs, and music festivals written by people who were actually there.

Playlist Culture

Essays and features on how playlists, algorithms, and curation are changing the way we discover and experience music.

Industry Insights

Analysis of trends in independent radio, podcast growth, and the shifting economics of music media in Spain and beyond.

Community Voices

Opinion pieces and guest posts from Madrid-based listeners, producers, and music lovers who have something real to say.

FAQ

Questions About AvenuesRadio

Everything you want to know before diving in

Not at all. While radio culture is central to what we do, we cover the full spectrum of music media in Madrid — artists, scenes, live events, playlists, podcasts, and the business side of independent music.

Yes. We welcome pitches from writers, musicians, and music enthusiasts based in Madrid. Use the submission form on our site and we'll respond within five working days.

We don't publish paid-for editorial. If a brand or artist wants to appear in our content, it has to be on merit. We do have clearly labelled advertising options separate from our editorial work.

The best ways to support us are reading regularly, sharing our posts, subscribing to the newsletter, and choosing one of our reader support plans. Every contribution helps us stay independent.

We publish three to four new pieces per week — a mix of long-form features, scene reports, and shorter news posts. Subscribe to our newsletter to get everything delivered directly to your inbox.

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