| Wikipedia: Musical Genre |
Brief explanation of the way styles can be defined by region, chronology, technical requirements, marketing trends, or the ideas of critics. Extensively linked to sub-genres and examples of significant artists. |
| A Taxonomy of Musical Genres |
Two French experts re-define genres to improve musical databases for electronic distribution, paper submitted to a conference in Paris in 2000. |
| Cylinder, Disc and Tape Care in a Nutshell |
Care, handling and storage of musical recordings in a collections environment, from the US Library of Congress. Includes an extensive bibliography. |
| The Institute Of Musical Instrument Technology |
The main professional body covering the music industry. Features publication and membership details. |
| Musical Instruments - The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
The Met presents an international array of musical instruments of historical, technical, and social importance, as well as tonal and visual beauty, from accordions to zithers. |
| Taxonomy of Musical Instruments, by Henry Doktorsi |
Chart based on a 1914 scheme by Sachs and von Hornbostel classifies orchestral, folk, and electronic instruments into families. A second chart maps the free-reed family, which includes harmonicas and concertinas, supported by a scholarly history... |
| Nightingale Music Productions |
Original and licensed music and sound effects for film, television or multimedia: includes testimonials, samples, and online store. |
| Audio 2000 |
Manufacturer of karaoke and DJ equipment and accessories. |
| VocoPro |
Features wireless and wired microphones, amplifiers, players, mixers, and stereo speakers for karaoke enthusiasts. |
| Web Concert Hall |
The newly inaugurated Web Concert Hall was created to open exciting new frontiers in the performance of serious music, from the point of view both of the performers and of those interested in hearing them, and to do so in a context which radically... |
| Do you like teh beatles? |
There is a strong possibility that The Beatles will soon have their own Guitar Hero! Soon after announcing the Aerosmith centric Guitar Hero, chief executive of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Martin N. Bandier spoke with the LA Times, indicating that... |
| YOWstar |
Features real-time Quicktime DJ application with 4 interactive modules of media and a interface that lets one DJ with a computer. |
| AngryApe |
News, reviews, interviews and links. |
| Brassland.org |
Published music writings by Alec Hanley Bemis, including photos. |
| EnjoyTheMusic.com |
Music related news, magazines, consumer information, show listings, and other related resources. |
| Frontstreet Magazine |
Small music e-zine based in Montreal, PQ. Includes interviews, pop video reviews and links. |
| Good Times Magazine |
A New York based music publication covering local and national original music for the past 30 years with strong emphasis on all styles of music. |
| In Music We Trust |
Articles, show reviews, and interviews for a variety of music genres. |
| Bandmagazine |
For the music industry news, comment and advice for bands and artists. |
| Knowledge Magazine |
The online version of the UK's specialist magazine for drum and bass, jungle, hip hop, breaks and street culture. Includes features, reviews, and club information. |
| Keyboard Magazine |
Artist interviews, downloadable/streaming audio, MIDI files, and how-to articles. |
| Last Sigh Magazine |
An electronic music research magazine with web based reviews, interviews, concert photographs and live reviews of the artists who create the music/the labels who distribute it. |
| MysteryKitchen |
Monthly e-zine covering independent artists and writers. Covers punk, garage, electronica, british pop, emo, and ska. |
| muzic.net.nz |
New Zealand music news headlines, concert listings and links. |
| Pulse! Magazine |
Pulse! Magazine is a musically omnivorous monthly guide to what's best in recorded sound. |
| Q4music.com |
Music news, commentary and reviews, with online music shopping. |
| RockSpot Classic Rock Information Central |
A music magazine with a mature perspective and a slight attitude, crafted for the adult rock fan. |
| Robots and Electronic Brains |
Online version of a printed zine has interviews and reviews of a wide range of music. |
| Rollerderby Superstar |
Online magazine featuring articles and reviews about creative artists from around the globe. |
| The Raft |
Offers artist profiles, interviews, features, contests and links. |