SubCity: Where the Underground Goes Digital

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.