Music App of the Week – SubCity
Thursday, December 11, 2025
SubCity was reviewed here a few days ago by
our staff. Since this local music discovery and distribution platform impressed
us, we decided to make it our Music App of the Week, read more about why.
A new app is set to shake up the way fans
and artists connect, blending the raw culture of the underground with the tech
of modern music distribution. It’s called SubCity, and it promises to be part music
discovery and distribution platform, part audio social media app, and part
cultural movement. Available on Android, and
soon on iOS, SubCity reimagines how people
find, share, and support new sounds.
Pokémon Go Meets SoundCloud
At its core, SubCity takes the familiar
ideas of song streaming and music listening and flips them into a game-like
hunt. Instead of endlessly scrolling through playlists, users step outside and
discover music in real streets, tracking down hidden tracks, stems, and remixes
scattered across their city. “Imagine Pokémon Go, but for music,” the creators
say.
A Platform Built for Artists
For musicians—especially those rooted in UK
grime and underground music—SubCity offers more than just another music
uploader app. Artists can post music, upload stems, and release music directly
to fans, all while keeping 70% of every sale. There’s no middleman, no
algorithm burying tracks, and no corporate filter. The app doubles as a song
manager and music service, letting creators manage music, promote music, and
distribute tracks on their own terms.
Fans as Collectors, Not Just Listeners
SubCity also rethinks the role of the fan.
Instead of being passive streamers, users become collectors. Each track, stem,
or remix they find is like a digital badge—proof that they were there,
supporting artists before the mainstream caught on. Exclusive drops, remix
packs, and one-off releases turn music streaming into a cultural exchange. Fans
don’t just listen; they participate in building the scene.
Underground First, Mainstream Later
Launching first with a focus on grime and
UK’s underground, SubCity is positioning itself as more than a typical songs
listening app. It’s a movement: a music community where the streets become the
stage and discovery happens in real time. By combining the utility of a music
distribution platform with the thrill of a music hunt, SubCity aims to create a
new kind of music finder—one where every discovery feels earned.
A City Inside the City
“The culture grows when you’re in it,” the
platform declares. “SubCity is the city inside the city: the one only the
underground knows.”
With its mix of music distribution,
discovery, and direct artist support, SubCity is positioning itself as one of
the most ambitious experiments in how underground culture can thrive in the
digital age.






