Music Magazines

"Critics’ Choice Video, the number one resource on the web for purchasing movies. As you browse through our selection of over 50,000 films you’ll find that Critics’ Choice Video is dedicated to providing you with exactly what you’re looking for. From the newest releases to the most obscure cult classic, Critics’ Choice Video wants to give you the movies you want.

From our massive catalog, guests to the CC VIDEO® web site will find releases exclusive to Critics’ Choice, weekly specials, budget videos, as well as one of the largest selection of Classic movies anywhere. In addition to our DVD library, you will also find our rooms containing a wide selection of high definition Blu-Ray discs.

Critics’ Choice Video began as a print catalog in 1987 and still enjoys the success that was attained in 1987 thanks to a blend of unique selections and excellent service to our guests. The CC VIDEO® web site is no different from the catalog, your satisfaction is our number one priority and we guarantee it. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your Critics’ Choice purchase we offer refunds, credits and exchanges." ... more

"Now in its eighth year of publication, Paste magazine has become the most celebrated entertainment magazine in the U.S. with two National Magazine Award nominations for general excellence, dozens of Plug, Folio and Gamma Awards and endorsements from folks like USA Today, The NY Daily News and the Wall Street Journal, who calls Paste “the finest among American music titles.”

In less than a decade, the independent publication has grown to become the third largest rock magazine in the world, thanks to readers hungry for authenticity and creativity.

This highly engaged and devoted audience (including more Twitter followers than any other music magazine) goes to Paste magazine and PasteMagazine.com to discover the Best of What’s Next in music, film, books, games and television. As Utne says, “Paste brings together the best elements of the mainstream and indie press." ... more

"The world's premier music publication, Billboard has served the entertainment business since 1894. Beginning as a weekly for the billposting and advertising business, Billboard and its popular music charts have evolved into the primary source of information on trends and innovation in music, serving music fans, artists, top executives, tour promoters, publishers, radio programmers, lawyers, retailers, digital entrepreneurs and many others.

As Billboard's consumer-faced online home, Billboard.com features an extensive array of searchable, playable charts, breaking music news, artist interviews and exclusives, news, video and more. Launched in 1995 as Billboard Online, Billboard.com now attracts more than 4 million unique visitors each month in more than 100 countries and has become the de facto digital destination for popular music.

Billboard is headquartered in New York with bureaus in London, Los Angeles, and Miami, and has editorial correspondents in major cities around the globe." ... Read more about Billboard

"Haymarket dominates classical music magazine publishing in the UK, and we’re increasing our influence internationally.

In the UK, the combined sales of Gramophone, the world’s most respected classical music magazine, and Classic FM magazine, published in association with the radio station, give us 63 per cent of the market.

Haymarket presence extends still further through major events such as the annual Gramophone Awards, which have a significant effect on sales of the winning recordings. The glittering Awards ceremony attracts a Who's Who of the classical music world.

Gramophone regularly partners with many of the planet’s leading arts organisations and broadcasters, while Classic FM magazine’s monthly cover-mounted CD attracts a host of blue chip sponsors.

Now, with bespoke US, Korean and Chinese editions, Gramophone’s international reach is also growing significantly, and we’re planning a strong presence online." ... more

"musicOMH is a diverse and completely independent reviews and features publication, covering music, films and theatre. The site is based in London, UK and features the contributions of writers from there, elsewhere in the UK, France, the USA and Canada. It was founded by Michael Hubbard in 1999 and it editorially occupies a space somewhere between broadsheet culture supplements and specialist music weeklies.

We're always looking for enthusiastic music, film, opera and theatre fans who would like to write - regardless of age or location. We have reviewers throughout the UK and elsewhere in the EU, USA and Canada. From time to time we travel further afield - theatre reviews from Sydney, classical festivals from Switzerland and gig reviews from Reykjavik have been known." ... more

"The world’s best-selling classical music magazine

BBC Music Magazine is passionate about the world of classical music. Each month, it gives you unrivalled access to the greatest musicians, the sharpest writers – and the opinions that matter. Each and every issue comes with a brilliant cover CD presenting complete works performed by outstanding musicians." ... more

"AMP is an online music archive with a World-Wide readership. Since its inception in the spring of 1997, AMP has been visited by nearly seven million readers.

During the first two years of existence, AMP appeared on line promptly on the first day of each month. Since this is not a traditional form of print media, we did some brainstorming. Why wait a month to get news on albums, artists, and important music related information? Why not get the information while it is happening - immediately?

Instead of only being able to access a select group of articles, as in the old monthly format, we now present every interview, article, and review ever published in AMP. There are nearly 800 reviews covering the latest acoustic, ambient, bluegrass, classical, Celtic, electronica, world music, jazz, fusion, avant garde releases, and dozens of interviews with some of the most influential musician/composers of our time.

We hope that you will find this online publication useful and informative, as well as entertaining. From all of us at AMP..." ... (Ben Kettlewell, Editor)

"Record of the Day is the music industry's favourite daily digest providing a raft of original and aggregated news from all UK and international media outlets, encompassing press and online. Each daily mailout also contains a soundclip of the best in new music chosen by the RotD team. The company also produces a weekly music industry magazine containing comment, news, data, listings, interviews and of course, clips to the best new music out there.

Record of the Day is an independent company publishing a weekly PDF magazine and a daily email newsletter featuring the most relevant and up-to-date music and media news imaginable.

The service also features soundclips of exciting forthcoming hits chosen by our expert editors as well as a meticulous archive of past issues..." more

"Year 2010, Afropop Worldwide celebrates 20 years of excellence in connecting Americans to Africa and the World!

Afropop Worldwide is a radio program, a web site, a searchable database, an international musical archive, and a team of dedicated researchers. “Afropop” is also now used as a general term to describe popular African music.

In 1988, Afropop was launched by NPR as a weekly series. It was the first of its kind and, 20 years later, the program has expanded its vision to include the music and cultures that encompass the entire African Diaspora. The program is still the standard for both the curious and the connoisseur, and takes listeners to dynamic music capitals such as Dakar, Senegal; Johannesburg, South Africa; Cairo, Egypt; Havana, Cuba; Salvador de Bahia, Brazil; New York and Paris. Listeners meet the leading stars as well as emerging artists. Live concert recordings of world-class artists such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Cesaria Evora, Gilberto Gil, Baaba Maal, Kanda Bongo Man and others are featured on the program. (...)

Our vision is to increase the profile of African and African Diaspora music worldwide, and to see that benefits from this increased profile go back to artists, music industry professionals, and the countries that produce the music..." more

"Mission
To provide unparalleled inspiration to the masses of passionate music fans and songwriters alike.

Through insightful, everyday language, building the best media brand in the world covering the creation process and the stories behind the artists whose livelihood is “The Craft of Music.”

About American Songwriter Magazine
American Songwriter magazine is now in its 25th year—continuing to cover every aspect of the craft and art of songwriting, from how and why writers give birth to their songs, to engaging assessments of songwriting culture as a whole.

The magazine provides in-depth interviews with up-and-coming, established and legendary songwriters; interviews with publishers, producers, A&R executives and other industry representatives who have something of interest to say to our readers.

American Songwriter strives to serve as the unparalleled source of inspiration for passionate music fans and songwriters alike, by exploring all genres of music..." more

"Canadian Musician magazine is Canada's magazine for professional and amateur musicians. Published since 1979, the magazine covers prominent Canadian artists, the latest gear, technique and the business of music.

Published bi-monthly, Canadian Musician features regular columns on Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds, Vocal, MIDI, Business, Songwriting, Live Sound, Recording and On-Line Music. Also included are classified ads, opportunities for musicians, new releases and new products.

Published by Norris-Whitney Communications Inc., Canadian Musician is distributed across Canada through newsstands, music stores and record stores and by subscription across Canada and internationally." ... more

"Clash Music is a dynamic independent media group with established platforms in both print and digital media, with a diverse Live calendar that includes festivals, international music events and bespoke events organised for brands. The group encompasses Clash Magazine, ClashMusic.com and Clash Events.

Clash has consolidated its position as a leading UK and international title within the music, fashion and film sectors. While music continues to diversify and evolve, Clash endeavours to represent the crossover appeal of different styles and sounds. We feature the best new and emerging bands alongside established and popular acts and legends of the industry across our multiple media platforms - magazine and online; and through live events.

Clash Magazine is a multi-award winning music magazine that launched to critical acclaim in 2004, combining underground and mainstream music genres that includes fashion, film and entertainment in its subject matter. Clash Magazine is distributed through WHSmiths, HMV, Virgin, Borders and newsagents worldwide, and is published 12 times per year." ... more

"There are many books and Web sites that recommend classical music recordings, but these sites are so comprehensive as to be intimidating to the beginner, and there is no single resource a beginner can use to determine the first few classical CDs he or she should buy. Classical CD Guide.com was created in 2004 to fill this void. I wish that this site had existed when I started buying classical music CDs, and I hope that it proves helpful to those who take the time to visit it. (...)

The Reason For This Site
Classical music has greatly enriched my life, and I want to share with others the joy that classical music has brought to me. But getting started in classical music is often intimidating for the beginner. Most books and other Internet guides list hundreds of pieces and are filled with technical jargon, making them of little value to the novice. At its worst, classical music can seem difficult, snobbish, and inaccessible. But it doesn't have to be this way.

I created this guide to give beginners a straightforward introduction to classical music and its recordings. No other high-quality guide available on the Internet offers explicit recommendations for the first twenty CDs to buy. These recordings form the foundation of my and many others' collections, and contain some of the greatest performances ever committed to record. The remainder of the site is an extension of the two central lists, the Top 10 and Top 20 CDs. People who discover music they like on these two lists can find similar pieces in the Composers, Eras, or Genres sections. With more than 150 CDs representing dozens of different composers, the site has enough material to make anyone an expert. By the time you've exhausted these lists you will know both what composers and what works you love and how to find the best recordings." ... more

"The Classical Net web site offers a comprehensive collection of information and news on classical music subjects including articles and CD/SACD/DVD reviews, composers and their music, the basic repertoire, recommended classical music recordings and a CD buying guide.

Though classical music appeals to many people, the diversity, complexity and even the mystique of "Classical Music" can be rather intimidating. Granted, there is much to know, and much to learn, concerning this music (many people have devoted their lives to studying obscure facets of musicology), but the encouraging thing about this art form is that you can enjoy what you are hearing without knowing exactly why.

So, while detailed study, investigation, reading, whatever, may perhaps enhance the enjoyment of the music even further, a scholarly approach is fundamentally not required. All that is necessary is a desire to explore and discover new musical territory. The classical music genre is rich enough to provide a lifetime of wonder and surprises, and a nearly limitless potential for discovery makes the journey well worth the effort..." more

Classical Net features more than 8200 files including more than 5600 CD, SACD, DVD and Book reviews and over 5500 links to other classical music web sites.

"The idea of making music that was originally composed during the course of the past 1000 years relevant to 21st century life may at first glance appear daunting.

However Classic FM is the media choice of nearly one fifth of the UK population.

So what are the ingredients that have made Classic FM the UK's most popular commercial radio station?" ... more

"Ever wonder how your coolest friend—the one who’s always the first to know about a great new band or obscure foreign filmmaker the cultured one who can hold his own in conversation about any corner of the world, whether or not he’s ever been there the one who seems to know a little about absolutely everything—got that way? Snoop around his apartment and you’re sure to come across a copy of Global Rhythm, a music and lifestyle magazine featuring coverage of world music, film, cuisine and travel. Published monthly and circulated across North America, Europe and hundreds of other locations worldwide, New York-based Global Rhythm is a vital source of music and arts news and reviews for a worldly and sophisticated consumer niche.

The reason for Global Rhythm’s popularity with world music’s well-educated, high income-earning, yet criminally under-served fan base is not lost on founder and publisher Alecia Cohen, “Despite the high level of consumer interest in world music and dozens of record labels catering to these customers, there are still surprisingly few media outlets—print, radio or television—dedicated to covering the genre.” Global Rhythm has come to fill in this gaping void for over 120,000 readers worldwide by providing them with rare perspectives on the arts and entertainment projects they care about.

Ever since its beginning, Global Rhythm’s mission was obvious: to provide its readership with information on the arts traditions of the world’s many cultures. Each issue is chock-full of music and film reviews and exotic travel ideas, keeping readers hip to new trends and old customs alike. A typical issue may feature articles on subjects as varied and fascinating as Uganda’s Jewish community, Mayan cuisine, Scandinavia’s blossoming music scene and Bollywood’s latest filmic masterpiece... more

"Irish Traditional Music is at the heart of the Irish culture and history, never as a static antiquity, the tradition is alive and vital, open to change yet conservative of its core values.

The essence of Irish Music Magazine is to reflect what is happening in Irish music in contemporary society. From commercial recordings of traditional tunes, to experimentation with other musical cultures, Irish Music Magazine keeps readers informed about upcoming tours, events and also festivals from the diverse world of Irish and Celtic acoustic music.

Irish Music Magazine, strives to inform readers and musicians alike, keeping you abreast of all major developments with in the Irish Traditional Music community.

It is this vital human contact which is at the heart of the music experience and is the reason why Irish Music Magazine continues to be the leading independent voice on Irish music in the world..." more

"School Band and Orchestra (SBO) magazine is published for grade school through high school band and orchestra directors. SBO breaks new ground by focusing on the management aspects of running a successful music program.

Every band director today faces issues dealing with recruitment and retention, budgeting, fund-raising, politics, travel and purchasing instruments as well as producing educational and creative performances. SBO provides directors with the information and tools to help build and strengthen their overall music program..." more

"JAZZed is an exciting new publication created for jazz educators which provides practical, hands-on information to help school and independent music educators teach jazz to high-school and college students.

Each issue will feature an in-depth editorial profile on successful jazz educators and performers to highlight their approach to teaching and playing jazz, including performance methods, improvisation, repertoire, recording techniques, travel and festival opportunities, and so much more! Whether an educator is focused on small ensembles, big bands, soloists, or other groups, they will find a variety of helpful information and ideas in JAZZed.

JAZZed will debut fall 2006 and reach over 13,000 jazz educators across the USA who are your customers and potential accounts. JAZZed will be published six times per year and will focus on a wealth of topics that are pertinent to the jazz educator, helping your company or music college reach this highly targeted market. By placing a consistent schedule of advertising you can help to build your brand, image, and customer base within this valuable market segment..." more

Published since 1977, Music Connection magazine is a monthly music trade publication catering to musicians, industry pro’s, and support services. Music Connection exists to serve artists and music people, 2to offer connections to the unconnected and to provide exclusive information that can help our readers take their music to the next level.

From its unique vantage point, Music Connection magazine sets its sights on every aspect of the business, from decision-making in corporate towers to performing in small clubs. Whether offering expert tips on raw survival or the factors contributing to breakthrough success, Music Connection examines and defines the realities of music making.

Founded on the principle of bridging the gap between “the street and the elite,” Music Connection has garnered a solid foundation of active readers with a broad appeal that encompasses the songwriter, publisher, producer, studio manager, agent, attorney, publicist, label executive and, of course, the professional and semi-pro musician.

Music Connection never charges a fee for reviewing a band or its music. We value our integrity above all." ... more

"New Zealand Musician magazine first jumped on the web back in 1998. Following a monumental revamp and relaunch in 2004 the site’s traffic grew rapidly and the hit rate these days is consistently well over 2000 unique daily visitors. www.nzmusician.co.nz is now the leading provider of online New Zealand music industry news, and is updated frequently during the week with the latest news, rumours and information.

www.nzmusician.co.nz also carries an online version of the current print magazine and a comprehensive back issue archive including feature articles, product reviews and the various NZM Directories. Access is speedy, and there are a wealth of intuitive links.

The site features the latest music news from around the country, a national gig guide, reviews and forums. Observation Post showcases the thoughts of selected industry experts across the globe, while Classics & Clangers keeps track of some of the great - and not so great - events in our music world.

Hugely popular online-only Directories include a Producers/Engineers directory to help musicians find the right people to record their sound; and a Music Teachers directory helping students of all ages to find tutors in their area. Other NZ Musician directories available online include Studios & Labels, Brands & Distributors, a directory of Tertiary Educational Institutes and a Lessons archive." ... more

"Oxford Music Online is the gateway offering users the ability to access and cross-search multiple music reference resources in one location. With Grove Music Online as its cornerstone, Oxford Music Online also contains The Oxford Companion to Music (2002), which offers more than 8,000 articles on composers, performers, conductors, instruments and notation, forms and genres, and individual works; and The Oxford Dictionary of Music, 2nd edition (revised 2006), which supplements Grove's more extensive articles with content geared toward undergraduates and general users. Both of these sources are included in subscriptions to Grove Music Online

Oxford Music Online is also pleased to feature Colin Larkin's landmark Encyclopedia of Popular Music, 4th edition (2006). The most comprehensive reference work devoted exclusively to popular music, EPM is the authoritative biographical encyclopedia of rock, pop, and jazz artists, covering popular music from 1900 to the present. It is exhaustive, meticulous, authoritative — and incredibly fun to read.

Oxford Music Online was created with the latest in online technology to give users a robust and unique research experience. Sophisticated search options allow users to refine their search or browse results by source and specific era or subject category. Users can also choose to view biographies or subject entries only. Advanced search options provide powerful tools for content navigation, including biography searching, bibliography searching, and the ability to easily search within longer, multi-section articles. Timelines and topical guides offer specific pathways into the content. Context-sensitive Help pages guide users through the site's features and functionality. Oxford Music Online offers the most extensive and easily searchable online music resource available, a virtual music library of unparalleled scope and depth." ... more

"pipes|drums is independent and is not affiliated with any association and, as such, is the world's only completely self-governing, organized piping publication. We don't sell anything except subscriptions and advertising, and all funds are either plowed back into the publication or used for other good piping and/or drumming causes.

pipes|drums strives to provide news, reviews, and features of journalistic integrity and balance. Every news story attempts to provide relevant sides of the discussion, with the ultimate purpose of providing information while stimulating constructive dialogue.

pipes|drums is edited and published by Andrew Berthoff, professional solo piper since 1981, player in top Grade 1 bands for more than 15 years, an adjudicator with the Pipers And Pipe Band Society of Ontario and current chair of that organization's Music Board." ... more

"The World of Pageantry is the premier internet pageantry arts resource, covering the west coast's marching band, drum corps, color guard and drill team activities. The Pageantry Forums, known as the Pageantry Discussion Group, is the largest such forum on the web, boasting over 6,000 members currently.

For many years the World of Pageantry was the leading west coast print media dedicated the the marching pageantry arts, but with rise of the internet it has changed with the times and become the leading internet presence and advocate the pageantry arts.

Look through the list of our online resources and enjoy your visit the World of Pageantry. You can also Search the Internet via our own Web Search Portal." ... more

"Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE-LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management.

Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show.

In 2009, Live Nation sold 140 million tickets, promoted 21,000 concerts, partnered with 850 sponsors and averaged 25 million unique monthly users of its e-commerce sites.

Live Nation Entertainment is the only music company vertically integrated, from artist to fan. This allows for a multi-dimensional relationship with music fans — before, during and after the show — that only Live Nation can provide." ... more

"MUSICAL MERCHANDISE REVIEW (MMR) is edited primarily for retailers of all types of musical instruments, accessories, and related services, and also for wholesalers, importers/exporters and manufacturers of musical products.

Its editorial purpose is to communicate facts and ideas that will benefit musical merchandisers in their daily business operations as well as help them enhance their growth.

Its editorial approach includes features on industry trends and innovations, new product promotion, in-store display techniques, financing, planning and dealer surveys.

Departments and feature articles combine both brief and comprehensive coverage of subjects deemed appropriate to the industry." ... more