Independent music, official videos and artist conversations connected through Shorty Pee Radio, Plug Spot TV and Soul Lounge 2.0 in Upstate South Carolina.
Open to independent artists across genres, including artists outside our management roster. Editorial submissions and pilot interest are free.
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY
Southern Soul Plug
Our Southern Soul listening list is part of the Independent Heat music-discovery program. Explore the playlist, discover an artist and share the music with a friend.
Open in Spotify for the full listening experience. This is a curated genre playlist, not a published chart. Song submissions do not guarantee inclusion.
ONE PLACE TO CONNECT
Choose your opportunity.
01 / MUSIC
Independent Heat music
Send an official song link for editorial review. Radio and playlist selections depend on fit, permissions and programming.
A stage for independent music and the people behind it. The proposed format combines recorded performances, artist interviews and a featured music video, with replay planned through Plug Spot TV.
Artists, hosts, dancers, camera and audio crew can introduce themselves now. Actors and filmmakers can also register interest for future independent film projects.
CHARTS & RECOGNITION / IN DEVELOPMENT
Let the audience help discover the next record.
A weekly chart and curated listening list
The proposed music chart ranks verified listener requests within a published weekly period. Future chart playlists can follow eligible entries after the chart rules and playlist editing workflow are finalized. Southern Soul Plug is our existing genre listening list; it is not presented as a ranked chart.
Requests, radio spins, video views and reviews will be reported separately. Published rules and verified records come before rankings or awards.
Music and video recognition
Planned recognition includes a weekly request leader, a four-week request champion and a separate video audience choice. Plaques, trophies and any funded prizes will be announced with their rules.
No rankings, winners, cash prizes or artist payout amounts are being announced here. Paid campaigns do not buy chart points, votes or awards.
You can also visit our existing It’s a Hit or It’s a Mess audience feature. Its votes are separate from the proposed request chart.
CLEAR SERVICES. CLEAR EXPECTATIONS.
Editorial consideration is free. Professional services are optional.
Need written feedback on a release? Request a professional review quote below. We will confirm the price, scope, delivery date and cancellation terms before taking payment.
For a promotional campaign, our current video and radio/TV packages are listed in one place on the artist packages page. Paid promotional features are separate from editorial selections and should be identified as sponsored where applicable.
Payment never guarantees Spotify playlist placement, streams, chart rank, an award or a casting decision. Reviews and promotion are available to outside artists as well as artists already working with the company.
START HERE
Send one clear introduction.
Choose a category and share an official link. For performance interest, include a live clip if available. For crew or film interest, share your role and portfolio.
Do not upload identity documents, private contracts or unreleased files here. A public or permission-based review link is enough to start.