We’re bringing the SceneSC Sampler back for 2026.

Every year, it ends up feeling less like a compilation and more like a snapshot and a look at the South Carolina music scene. Submissions are open starting today, and we’re looking for tracks from South Carolina artists — ideally unreleased or newer material, but we’ll listen to whatever feels like it belongs.

We’ll be selecting around 15-20 tracks for this year’s sampler.

Here’s what to send:

• A track (WAV preferred, link is fine)
• Artist name + where you’re based
• A short blurb (1–2 sentences is plenty)

Deadlines:

• Priority deadline: Friday, May 15
• Final deadline: Friday, May 22

We’ll roll out the sampler later this summer with a full feature, artist spotlights, and a few other things around it.

If you’ve been part of these before, you know how it goes. If not, hop aboard.