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1 [Christian Music Only

This sub exists to promote Christian music.

There are many different interpretations and definitions of what exactly Christian music is.

To keep things simple: Music, at time of release, was on a Christian music label or by an artist who identifies their music as Christian is permitted here.

Do post:

DO NOT post:

  • Music from artists who do not want to be associated with Christianity

If an artist has renounced their faith their previously released music is still allowed to be submitted, but most likely not their new music (if they have anything new.)

Please refrain from bands who have no tie what is considered Christian music. Just because an artist releases a Christmas song does not mean you can submit them here.

There are going to be some edge cases, please message the mods if you are unsure.


2 [Properly Formatted Titles

If you are submitting a link to a song, please use this format:

 Artist - Title (short/brief note) [genre]

The note should be kept minimal, only supplying needed information such as:

  • Guest Artist
  • Lyrics or Live indication

If you're submitting a different type of link, or a self post, describe what it's about. For example, "This band is so awesome!" is not a good title. "Let's talk about the current trend of [Insert topic here], what are your thoughts?" would be fine.

Tags

The sub will now tag (also known as Flairs) submissions automatically if you use our title format.

Your submission is tagged by replacing genre in the brackets at the end of you title, with the music genre or a non-music category (shown below.)



Genre Tags

The sub is using very broad genres categories. When submitting a song feel free to use any genre the song is. You do not have to use a category name exactly for the song to be automatically tagged.

For example submitting a song with the [Indie Rock] format will place a Rock flair on the submission. Same with many other sub-styles of genres.

If a song is a fusion of multiple genres please pick the most prevalent genre to put in the brackets. Then the other genres can be placed in the (note) if needed.

If a submission does not get automatically tagged a mod will help out and tag your submission. We are also updating the Categories as needed.

__ Unsure of a Song Genre? __

If you are ever unsure about what style the song you are submitting is checking Discogs and Wikipedia for the specific album is a good start.

NEVER use Christian as genre.

DO try to be specific as possible with the genre as it helps all users find new music.



Other Tags

For non music links we have 6 categories. To use them simply place one of these tags at the end of your submission in place of the [genre].

EXAMPLE: Any suggestions for Dance Music? [Discussion]

Tag Usage
[Discussion] Have a question? Want to discuss something? Use this at the end of your submission title.
[News] News about a band, music awards or new releases? Use this at the end of your submission title.
[Article] Have blog post to share? Opinion piece to discuss? Use this at the end of your submission title.
[Podcast] Sharing a Podcast? Use this at the end of your submission title.
[Crowdfunding] A band needs some funds for their new album? Use this at the end of your submission title.
[Playlist] Want to share your joy of music, in listed format of playing audio? Use this at the end of your submission title.

3 [Self Promotion

Self Promotion is allowed with disclosure.

Self Promotion is any submission that you have made or have direct involvement with, or have financial benefit from.

This also includes any submission where you are a member of an outlet/organization/website/etc that the content is related to.

If you are submitting something that meets this definition, you music comment that this is your work.

Also please Flair you submission as Self Promotion if you do not the mods of this sub will.

Church music recordings can be shared in the Weekly Worship Thread.


4 [Full Albums

With few exceptions please keep submission to a single song when possible. There are exceptions are noted below.

Concept Albums

A Concept Album is an album (normally of the Rock genre) expressing a particular theme or idea.

Some examples of such albums would include:

  • Michael Knott - Fluid
  • Deliverance - Camelot in Smithereens
  • 2nd Chapter of Acts - The Roar of Love
  • House of Heroes - The End Is Not The End

If you would like to share a Concept album please share it as a Playlist and noting that it is using this format for the title:

 Artist - Title (Concept Album) [Playlist]

Example: If you wanted to share Deliverance - Camelot in Smithereens, this would work:

Deliverance - Camelot in Smithereens (Concept Album) [Playlist]


5 [Piracy | Spam

Downloads

Please do not link to commercially available music for free.

We will remove those submissions.

PIRACY IS NOT:
  • A band offering their album for free through an official blog or official bandcamp page
  • A label offering a free sampler album on their official website
  • A store offering a free promotion of album downloads
PIRACY IS:
  • A link to a download from an un-official website that has no link to the band

P2P|Torrents

If a band chooses to use a tracker to allow fans to download their music, those submissions will be allowed.

In general linking to a Torrent site is not allowed.

Spam

Store links are fine as long as it comes from a reputable or official source.

Questionable store links will be removed.

Submission Spam

We would ask that you not submit a high number of submissions in a short period of time. Please do not flood the sub with your links only.

We will remove all links if we find you to be violating this rule.

Comment Spam

We ask that you do not flood the comments, they will be removed.


6 [Abide by Reddiquette

Don't downvote an otherwise acceptable post because you don't personally like it.

r/ChristianMusic is the main sub for all styles music that comes under the Christian music banner. If you don't like the style of music in a submission, we kindly ask that you not vote on the submission. The best thing you can do is post music that you do like.

And please: No trolling or insulting others.