r/popheads rules, stats, and what to post

A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/popheads: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.

Members: 3.2M
Community age: Created Aug 2015, 11 years
To post: 30 day old account
To comment: No minimum in the rules
Self-promotion: Banned
Links: Allowed
Flair: Required on every post
Promo risk: HighFrom the rules, not from removal counts

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Rule summary

Post Formatting: When submitting a music post please use the "Artist - Song" title format with no unnecessary information in the title, and submit it as a direct link post, not a text post with the link in the body. Incorrectly formatted posts will be removed. Flairs are required.
Stale topics: Topics on our Stale Topics list are banned as they have been discussed many times. [Please see here for our stale topics.](/r/popheads/wiki/index/stale-topics#st) Certain [comments](https://www.reddit.com/r/popheads/wiki/index/stale-topics#wiki_banned_comments) are also banned to increase the quality of discussion. It is ultimately up to the discretion of the moderators whether a topic is stale or not, but you may message the mods if you feel the post was wrongly removed.
Low Effort Discussions: Discussion posts should try to foster discussion, the body of the text post must encourage discussion or offer the original poster's thoughts. Comments must also explain their answers. Any discussion posts that ask for recommendations, help to make a playlist, or only ask for people to name songs/albums/artists that fit a certain criteria **without explanation/justification** will be redirected to the Daily Discussion thread.
Non-newsworthy posts: Please only submit pop music news-related articles, videos, images or links that are topical and noteworthy. Though posts such as articles, videos, links or pictures consisting of non-newsworthy content will be removed, they are always welcome to be posted in Daily Discussion Threads. Please do not editorialize article or interview titles except for cases of major announcements. [Guidelines for teasers and Instagram posts.](https://www.reddit.com/r/popheads/wiki/index#wiki_rules_and_guidelines)
Tabloid material: This subreddit forbids tabloid material that focuses on non-newsworthy drama, sensationalist content, and/or dubious sources. In order for gossip to be considered newsworthy, it must either be reported on by a major, reliable news source (reporting on the artist/event in question - not on reactions) or have been addressed by the artist in question. Please redirect your content to the daily gossip thread Teatime & Trending Topics.
No Self-Promotional spam: Any self-promotional posts should be from established members of the community, and contained to designated threads. We take this very seriously, any spam will be removed and may result in a ban.
Recent songs only: Only songs & videos released within the last 30 days can be posted. The sub only allows FRESH music after it has been officially released in the UK. This mainly refers to Friday releases; other posts are generally released worldwide. Always remember to use the 'Artist - Song' title format. Music videos are only allowed on or after the YouTube premiere time. Each user can only submit a maximum of 3 FRESH posts per 24 hours, with a minimum of 10 minute intervals between each submission.
Keep things civil: Please do not come here for the sole reason of harassment/flaming. Keep things civil. Use of discriminatory language isn't appreciated. Posts that appear to be baiting arguments will be removed. Attacking other users will warrant a ban. Please keep negative "stan-twitter"-isms on stan twitter. This also includes adding unnecessary additions to news such as "self-proclaimed rapper". Do not try to incite stan twitter wars.
No illegal media: Do not post illegal streams, downloads of songs/albums or any leaked media in general. Asking for or posting instructions on how you can get it is also not allowed. These are banned on reddit sitewide, and sharing such material endangers our whole community. If it was an honest mistake, please message us; we'll try to be as lenient as possible. Video clip posts from unofficial sources will be removed as well.
Pop music?: We are purposely vague on what we consider pop, because it's a difficult genre to define. Usually we'll try to focus on more mainstream pop, but pop-adjacent artists are allowed. In general, the mods trust you all to post relevant music. Music will generally not be removed by a moderator unless it is deemed shitposty or too irrelevant to the subreddit. This rule is subject to moderator discretion, but if you feel a removed post was relevant please notify us!
Reposts: Please check the subreddit for articles and streams that have been posted already.
No Queue Flooding: Users can only submit a maximum of 3 posts per 24 hours, with a minimum of 10 minute intervals between each post submission. Too many posts on the same subject in succession may also constitute spam. This rule applies to all post flairs.
Teatime threads should exclusively have tea: Teatime threads should only have news or your reaction to news. You not liking the last New Music that dropped isn't tea and belongs in the Daily Discussion Threads.
Snark Subreddit Participation: Users who participate in a snark subreddit will be given lower tolerance for their behavior on popheads and users who participate in more than one snark subreddit will be banned once flagged by our moderator tools.
Belongs in the Megathread: There is currently a megathread in place for this topic.

Works well

Direct link posts using the Artist - Song title format for new music.
Discussion posts that offer the original poster's personal thoughts on a song or trend, encouraging a thoughtful conversation.
News articles or videos that are topical and noteworthy, provided they are not tabloid gossip.
Submitting music videos only on or after their official YouTube premiere time.

Avoid

Posting music that is older than 30 days, as the subreddit only allows fresh music.
Submitting posts that are self-promotional unless you are an established member and use designated threads.
Using tabloid material that focuses on non-newsworthy drama or sensationalist content.
Creating low effort discussion posts that only ask for recommendations without providing explanation or justification.
Posting more than three times in a 24 hour period, or having multiple posts too close together.
Sharing illegal media, such as leaked songs or downloads, which is banned sitewide.

What r/popheads Is For

This community is for sharing the latest and greatest pop music. It is a place for fans to discuss new music and keep up with current pop culture trends. The focus is on fresh content and maintaining a civil discussion about the genre.

Rules That Matter Before Posting

The rules that determine if a post survives are Post Formatting, Stale topics, Low Effort Discussions, Non-newsworthy posts, Tabloid material, No Self-Promotional spam, Recent songs only, No Queue Flooding, and Teatime threads should exclusively have tea.

What To Post

A good post here is one that is a direct link to a new song or video that has been released within the last 30 days. The title must strictly follow the Artist - Song format, and you must use the required flair. If you are making a discussion post, it needs to be thoughtful and encourage others to share their opinions. If you are sharing news, it must be topical and noteworthy, and you should not editorialize the titles of articles unless it is a major announcement.

What To Avoid

You must avoid posts that are stale topics or that contain tabloid material focusing on non-newsworthy drama. You should also avoid low effort discussions that just ask for recommendations without any personal thoughts or justification. Furthermore, any self-promotional spam will be removed and could lead to a ban.

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Common questions about r/popheads

How new does the music have to be to be posted here?

Only songs and videos released within the last 30 days can be posted. The sub only allows fresh music after it has been officially released in the UK.

Can I use this subreddit to promote my own music?

If you are promoting your own work, it must be from established members of the community and must be contained to designated threads.

What makes a discussion post good enough to be posted here?

Discussion posts must encourage discussion or offer the original poster's thoughts, and comments must explain their answers. If you only ask for recommendations, you must do so in the Daily Discussion thread.

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