The Cage is a digital music magazine built for the independent music community. We publish features, interviews, new release spotlights, and curated playlists that highlight the artists shaping today's underground and independent scenes. From emerging songwriters to established indie acts, The Cage gives readers a front-row seat to the stories behind the music.
Our readers are listeners, artists, and industry insiders who care about honest, music-first journalism. Whether you are discovering your next favorite band or tracking the trajectory of a rising star, The Cage is your home for independent music coverage that prioritizes the art over the algorithm.
The Cage is built and run by Cage Riot Music Group, a collective of writers, editors, and music obsessives committed to championing artists outside the mainstream. Our editorial team publishes original reporting, artist interviews, and curated release roundups every week, with a focus on the independent and underground acts that bigger outlets overlook.
We also accept music submissions directly from artists and their teams, and we work with publicists and independent labels to surface the most relevant new releases. If you are an artist looking to be featured, submit your music through our contact page and our editors will take it from there.