Can you promote in r/edm?

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The short answer

Only post promotional content on weekends, follow the self-promo rules (one song, use 'Self-Promo' flair), disclose your affiliation, and otherwise engage organically during the week without overt promotion.

What works here

Weekend self-promotion posts (one song, use Self-Promo flair)
Participate in discussions and non-promotional comments any time
Contact mods via modmail for AMAs

What gets posts removed

Posting promotional content or launches during weekdays
Multiple product/track posts or repeated solicitations
Posting new music outside Friday timing rules or without proper flair

Where this comes from

View the current official rules on Reddit

Self-promotion limited to weekends

Self Promotion is only allowed on weekends and songs without 'Self-Promo' flair will be removed.

Content limits on promotional posts

Self-promo is limited to one song per allowed post.

Timing rules for new music

Only new music can be posted on Fridays and new releases must wait until 12:00 EST release day.

Moderation pathway for AMAs

Mods ask to be contacted via modmail for AMAs, suggesting organized vendor interactions must go through mods.

Official rules of r/edm

01Self Promotion = Weekends ONLY
02Throwbacks = Weekends ONLY
03No Leaks / Unofficial Youtube Links
04"X is coming out Y!" threads are not allowed
05ONLY NEW MUSIC CAN BE POSTED ON FRIDAYS
06New Music Can Not Be Posted Until 12:00 est Release Day

Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 8, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.

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