Music Magazine PDF – Free Music Trade Magazines Online

Beatles Monthly Book – Popular 1960s Music Magazine PDF

1963-1969

London: Sean O’Mahony

“The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a fanzine dedicated to the English rock band the Beatles, founded in 1963. It was first published in August 1963 and continued for 77 editions until it stopped publication after the December 1969 edition. It was revived in 1976, and ceased publication in 2003.” – Internet Archive. 1960s popular music magazine pdf.

Blender Magazine – Popular Music Magazine PDF

2005-2009

U.S.: Dennis Publishing

“The ultimate guide to music and more.”

DIY Magazine

2014 – Present

UK: DIY

“The UK’s leading independent alternative music magazine in digital and physical print, published monthly.”

Guitar & Bass Magazine – Musicians Magazine PDF

2015-2016

UK: Anthem Publishing

“Vintage, DIY, Interviews, Technique, Reviews.”

Guitar World Magazine – Musicians Magazine PDF

2008

California: Future US

Headliner Magazine – Music Trade Magazine PDF

2014- Present

UK: Headliner

“Headliner is a music lifestyle and technology publication which supports the creative community of artists, music professionals, and enthusiasts.”

Kerrang Magazine – Hard Rock Magazine PDF

Kerrang Magazine Website

1981-1982 & 2015

London: Wasted Talent Ltd

“Kerrang magazine pdf is a British weekly magazine devoted to rock and metal music, currently published by Wasted Talent. Kerrang! was initially devoted to the new wave of British heavy metal and the rise of hard rock acts. In the early 2000s it became the best-selling British music weekly.” – Wikipedia.

Melody Maker Magazine – Classic 1060s Music Magazine PDF

1967-1969

London – Melody Maker

Melody Maker magazine was a British weekly music newspaper and one of the world’s earliest music weeklies. It was founded in 1926, as a magazine for dance band musicians. In the late ’60s the magazine concentrated on Rock & Pop, but also included pages for such genres as Jazz and Folk.

Mojo Magazine – UK Popular Music Magazine PDF

Mojo Magazine Website

2016-2022

UK: Bauer Media

“Mojo magazine is a popular music magazine published initially by Emap, and since January 2008 by Bauer, monthly in the United Kingdom.” Founded in 1993. – Wikipedia.

Music Legends – Classic Rock Magazine PDF

Coda Records Website

2019 – Present

Chichester, UK: Coda Records

“Music Legends is the new monthly rock music magazine featuring the greatest stories and music history of classic rock bands, legacy rock music, and rock legends, including the early days of Queen, an in-depth interview with Pete Best, the original Beatles drummer, Fleetwood Mac on the making of ‘Rumours’, plus Springsteen, The Clash, Eagles , U2, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Prince, Uriah Heep, Black Sabbath, Beach Boys, Sex Pistols, Credence Clearwater Revival and much, much more! ” – Publisher. Free magazine for rock music fans.

Plan B Magazine – Independent Music Magazine PDF

2004-2009

UK: Plan B Publishing

“Plan B was a monthly music magazine based in London. It catered mainly towards independent music, and also documented alternative culture such as film, comics, video games, visual art and books.”

Roctober Magazine – Music Magazine Archive

1992-2023

Illinois: Roctober

“Roctober celebrates the most dynamic, bizarre, and amazing unjustly obscure musical heroes of rock, pop, r&b, rockabilly, punk, gay disco, hip hop, Armenian novelty songs and all points in between.”

Rolling Stone Magazine – Popular Music Magazine PDF

Rolling Stone Magazine Website

Rolling Stone 2014-2015

Rolling Stone 1992-2012

Rolling Stone Index for 1967-1991

U.S. – Penske Media Corp.

“Rolling Stone magazine is a cultural icon. It’s the number one pop culture reference point for 13 million young adults. In addition to its authoritative position in music, Rolling Stone’s sphere of influence reaches into entertainment, movies, television, technology, and national affairs. Rolling Stone covers everything that’s important, trend-setting, and newsworthy to the thought leaders among young adults.” – Rolling Stone. Magazine mainly of rock music.

The Skinny Magazine – UK Music Trade Magazines Free

2006- Present

UK: Radge Media

“The Skinny is Scotland’s largest culture, entertainment and events magazine with 35,000 copies distributed monthly in Scotland across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee.”

Sounds Magazine – UK Rock Music 1970s and 1980s Magazine PDF

1970-1991

UK: Spotlight

Sounds was a UK weekly pop/rock music newspaper, published from 10 October 1970 to 6 April 1991. It was known for giving away posters in the centre of the paper (initially black and white, then colour from late 1971) and later for covering heavy metal and punk music in its late 1970s–early 1980s heyday.

Spin Magazine – Free Music Magazine PdF

Spin Magazine Website

1985-2012

U.S.: Spin Media

“From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN magazine surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear.” Mainly a magazine for musicians and the music trade.

Uncut UK Magazine – UK Popular Music Magazine PDF

Uncut UK Magazine Website

2013-2023

Bandlab Technologies

“Uncut UK Magazine pdf is your essential guide to the month’s best music. Every issue, our comprehensive and trustworthy reviews section showcases the best new releases and reissues, while our in-depth features section includes interviews with the greatest names in music from the past five decades as well as the classic artists of tomorrow.”

The Wire Magazine – UK Popular Music Magazines Free

The Wire Website

1982-2006

London: Tony Herrington

The Wire Magazine pdf is a British magazine, founded in 1982. It originally covered Jazz, but gradually expanded its scope to include experimental rock, electronica, alternative hip hop, modern classical, free improvisation, nu jazz and traditional music. – Summary of Wikipedia article.

Choir & Organ Magazine

2019-2020

UK: Mark Allen Group

“Two worlds of music, one magazine.”

Gramophone Magazine – UK Classical Music Magazine Free

Gramaphone Magazine Website

2008-2020

London: Mark Allen Group

“Gramophone is a magazine published monthly in London, devoted to classical music, particularly to reviews of recordings. It was founded in 1923 by the Scottish author Compton Mackenzie who continued to edit the magazine until 1961. On its website Gramophone claims to be: “The world’s authority on classical music since 1923.” – Wikipedia.

Musical America Magazine – Vintage Classical Music Magazine PDF

Musical America Website

1898-1961 at Internet Archive (Black & White)

New Jersey:

The oldest American magazine on classical music, first appearing in 1898. It was a weekly until 1929, then producing 15-20 issues per year until 1960. The magazine continues today online. Music magazines free pdf download.

Opera News – Opera Music Magazine PDF

1936-1961 at Internet Archive (Black & White)

NY: Metropolitan Opera Guild

A classical music magazine, launched in 1936, that provides in-depth coverage and information on all matters relating to the American and International opera scenes. Opera News has continued to exist online.

Piano & Keyboard Magazine

1952-1997 (Black & White)

California: SparrowHawk

Magazine of Interviews, articles and news from the world of piano and keyboard music.

DownBeat Magazine – Vintage Jazz and Blues Magazines Free

DownBeat Magazine Website

1937-1961

Chicago: Maher

DownBeat is an American magazine devoted to “jazz, blues and beyond.” Founded in 1934 in Chicago.

JazzTimes Magazine – Jazz Music Magazine PDF

JazzTimes Magazine Website

1994-2004

Silver Spring, MD Glenn Sabin

“America’s preeminent jazz magazine relies on an award-winning staff to provide uncompromising and provocative coverage of the jazz scene in the U.S. and throughout the world. Featuring special themes, insightful profiles,comprehensive guides and timely news reports.” – JazzTimes Magazine.

Websites of More PDF Music Magazines – Jazz and Blues Magazines Free

Free online versions of these music magazines are not available, but their websites feature articles of interest.

All About Jazz

Living Blues

Country Music Inquirer Magazine – 1980s Country Music Magazines PDF

1983-1985

Nashville: Roy Hall Attractions

All the great Country Music stars are here.

Country Music Life Magazine – 1960s Country Music Magazine Free

1965-1971

California: Country Music Life Publications

Rather than a focus on the stars, there is a lot of industry news. American country music trade magazine pdf.

Nash Country Weekly Magazine – Country Music Magazine Archive

2015

Nashville: Nash Country

Seems to have mainly articles about Country Music greats.

Rhythms Magazine – Music Magazine Archive

Rhythms Magazine Website

2019 – Present

Hughesdale, AUS: Rhythms

“Over 25 years and more than 288 issues, Rhythms Magazine has established a reputation as The Bible of roots music in Australia. Hungrily exploring almost anything to do with blues, roots, folk, Americana, jazz, country, and world music, Rhythms is totally unique. It is cherished by its readers for its authority, credibility and diversity.” – Publisher.

Websites of More PDF Music Magazines

Free online versions of these music magazines are not available, but their websites feature articles of interest.

Sing Out

Beat Selector Magazine – Electronic Music Magazine Free Online

2015- Present

U.S.: Keyser

“America’s preeminent Electronic Music magazine, provides smart, intuitive and uncompromising coverage of the electronic music scene in the U.S. and throughout the world.”

Muzik Magazine – UK Dance Music Magazines PDF

1995-2003

UK: IPC Media

“Muzik magazine was a British dance music magazine published by IPC Media from June 1995 to August 2003. Aimed at serious dance music fans rather than weekend clubbers, Muzik’s writers included a number of well-known DJs, including Kris Needs, Rob da Bank, Spoony, Terry Farley, Bob Jones, Jonty Skrufff and Dave Mothersole.” – Wikipedia.

Billboard Magazine – Music Trade Magazine PDF

Billboard Magazine Website

1894-2017 at World Radio History

1980-2011

Billboard Co., Cincinnati, OH

“Billboard magazine pdf is an American entertainment media brand owned by the Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group, a division of Eldridge Industries. It publishes pieces involving news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style, and is also known for its music charts, including the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, tracking the most popular songs and albums in different genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows.” -Wikipedia.

Cash Box Magazine – Music Industry Magazine Free

1942-1996

NY: Cash Box Inc.

“Cash Box was a weekly magazine dedicated to the music and jukebox industries published from July 1942 to November 1996. An alternative to Billboard Magazine, Cash Box included regional chart data, hit songs by city, radio station, and record sales, popularity by jukebox, and charts by genre including country and R&B music.

Hits Magazine – Music Trade Magazine PDF

Hits Magazine Website

1987-2002

U.S.

“Hits magazine is an American music industry trade publication. Founded by Lenny Beer and Dennis Lavinthal, who had previously worked in independent promotion, it was launched as a print magazine in August 1986. It quickly became one of the more widely circulated “tip sheets” with considerable record industry support.” Hits magazine online.

Pop Weekly Magazine – Music Industry Magazines Free

1962-1965

London – Pop Weekly

A UK music weekly founded in 1962 as ‘Pop Ten Monthly’, changing names later that year to ‘Pop Weekly’. It claimed to be the first magazine to combine up-to-the-minute news reports, articles on all of the most popular artists and groups of the day together with fabulous shots of the stars.
Back issues of the UK magazine Melody Maker, also on this page above, may be of interest.

Record World Magazine – 1960s and 1970s Music Industry Magazine Archive

1957-1982

U.S.

“Record World magazine was a music industry trade magazine published from 1946 to April of 1982. Until 1964 it was called “Music Vendor.” -American Radio History.

RPM Music Weekly Magazine – 1960s Music Trade Magazine PDF

1964-1966

Toronto, Canada: Walt Grealis

RPM Music Weekly, since its founding in February 1964, covered the news in many aspects of the popular music business throughout Canada, including band personnel, radio, recording, and concerts.

Smash Hits Magazine – Pop Music Magazine Archive

1981-1988

“Smash Hits magazine pdf was a pop music magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults, featuring lyrics, photographs, interviews and news related to celebrity music acts in the UK (Later offshoots arrived in the US and Australia). After an initial test issue, the magazine started publishing in 1979, switching to a fortnightly schedule after three issues, and finally closing up in 2006. – Internet Archive.

Rock and Blues International Magazine

2020- Present

Texas: Rock and Blues International

Lots of articles, many very in-depth, about established musicians who aren’t currently in the spotlight.

Canadian Musician – Canadian Music Magazine PDF

Issues 2015 – 2020

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: NWC World

“Canada’s magazine for professional and amateur musicians. 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.” – Publisher.

Guitar & Bass Magazine – Magazine for Musicians Free

2015-2016

UK: Anthem Publishing

“Vintage, DIY, Interviews, Technique, Reviews.”

Guitar Girl Magazine – Magazines for Musicians Free

2018-2023

Georgia: The Low Group

“The most trusted, relevant, and inspiring female magazine on the market today focused on encouraging, inspiring, and empowering female-identifying guitar and bass players. Our goal is to promote musicians and to provide relevant music industry news, guitar gear reviews, fun rock lifestyle finds, insider tips and advice, lessons, and special features that will engage and inspire our readers.”

Guitar World Magazine – Musicians Magazines Free Online

2008

California: Future US

Hammond Times Magazine – Magazine for Musicians PDF

1957-1969

Illinois: Hammond Organ Co.

“Newsletter produced by Hammond Organ Co. for Hammond organ owners.”

Modern Drummer Magazine – Magazine for Musicians

Modern Drummer Magazine Website

1977-2019

U.S.: Modern Drummer

“Caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers through interviews with the world’s best drummers. MD also reports on trends, activities, drum products, publications, and recordings. A roster of over 35 educational departments offers readers playing tips and advice.” – Publisher.

Performer Magazine – Music Trade Magazine Free Online

2012-2023

Boston: Performer

“Performer Magazine is focused on the music business, pro audio, audio recording, music licensing, royalties, copyright law, music reviews and music publishing.”

Piano & Keyboard Magazine

1952-1997 (Black & White)

California: SparrowHawk

Interviews, articles and news from the world of piano and keyboard music.

Websites of More PDF Music Magazines

Free online versions of these music magazines are not available, but their websites feature articles of interest.

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BRE / Black Radio Exclusive Magazine

1985-1996

Hollywood, CA.: Black Radio Exclusive

Sidney Miller Jr.and Susan Miller started publishing Black Radio Exclusive, popularly known as BRE Magazine, in 1976. It was focused on Black / Urban Radio with music release and artist information and radio airplay charts.

Cash Box Magazine – Music Industry Magazine

1942-1996

NY: Cash Box Inc.

“Cash Box was a weekly magazine dedicated to the music and jukebox industries published from July 1942 to November 1996. An alternative to Billboard Magazine, Cash Box included regional chart data, hit songs by city, radio station, and record sales, popularity by jukebox, and charts by genre including country and R&B music.

Hits Magazine – Music Industry Magazine Archive

Hits Magazine Website

1987-2002

U.S.

“Hits magazine is an American music industry trade publication. Founded by Lenny Beer and Dennis Lavinthal, who had previously worked in independent promotion, it was launched as a print magazine in August 1986. It quickly became one of the more widely circulated “tip sheets” with considerable record industry support.” Hits magazine online.

Mobile Beat Magazine – Musician Magazines PDF

1991-2016

U.S.: Mobile Beat

“Sound, Lighting, Video, Performance, Music, Business. The Mobile Entertainer’s Magazine”.

Music Connection Magazine – Music Trade Magazines Free Online

1985- Present

Los Angeles: Music Connection

“Published since 1977, Music Connection magazine is a monthly music trade publication catering to musicians, industry pro’s, and support services.”

Music Row Magazine – Music Industry Magazine Archive

Music Row Website

1983-2019

Nashville, TN: Music Row Publications

MusicRow is a Nashville music industry trade publication which has been providing reviews, breaking news, and in-depth coverage for 40 years.

Music World Magazine – Canada Music Industry Magazine PDF

1957-1958

Canada: Music World

“Canada’s only publication devoted to popular music.” In the format of a newspaper, Music World brings the news of all aspects of the popular music industry in Canada.”

Music Views Magazine – Capitol Records Music Magazine of the 1940s and 1950s

1945-1959

California: Capitol Publications

A magazine to promote Capitol Records and their stars.

Record Research Magazine – Recorded Music Magazine PDF

1955-1989

Subtitle: “Magazine of Record Statistics and Information”. Record Research magazine was a record collectors’ auction list and discography/records history magazine published between 1955 and 1995. It appears to have been an independent newsletter, containing columns, informative tidbits, artist profiles, and information about records, including those from the earliest days of the recording industry.

Record World Magazine – Music Trade Magazine

1957-1982

U.S.

“Record World magazine was a music industry trade magazine published from 1946 to April of 1982. Until 1964 it was called “Music Vendor.” -American Radio History.

RPM Music Weekly Magazine – Canada Music Trade Magazine Free

1964-1966

Toronto, Canada: Walt Grealis

RPM Music Weekly, since its founding in February 1964, covered the news in many aspects of the popular music business throughout Canada, including band personnel, radio, recording, and concerts.

World Radio History Magazine

World Radio History Website

U.S.

Dozens of periodicals related to music, radio, TV, and related. U.S., UK and other countries. Lots of books also, on amateur radio, TV, music business, electronics etc.

Band Leaders Magazine – Big Band Magazine 1940s

1944-1946

U.S.

Band Leaders was began in 1944 and featured articles about the band leaders, naturally, as well as the band, singers and music of the era.

High Fidelity Music Magazine – Music Magazine Archive

1951-1989

U.S.

“High Fidelity was an American magazine that was published from April 1951 until July 1989 and was a source of information about high fidelity audio equipment, video equipment, audio recordings, and other aspects of the musical world, such as music history, biographies, and anecdotal stories by or about noted performers. – Wikipedia.

The Independent Music Show Magazine

The Independent Music Show Magazine Website

Issues 2017 – Present

Independent Music Show

Magazine produced for the Independent Music Show radio program that is broadcast on stations around the world. It includes a program schedule, links to independent music, and articles and news.

The Music Magazine and Musical Courier – Vintage Music Magazine PDF

1880-1962 at Internet Archive (Black & White)

NY: Blumenberg

“The Musical Courier began in 1880, and included editorials, obituaries, announcements, scholarly articles and investigatory writing about musical instruments and music in general. These included “construction practices, descriptions, tools, exhibitions and collections, new technologies, and laws and legal actions” relating to the music industry.” – Wikipedia. Music magazines free pdf download.

Phonograph Monthly Review – 1920s Music Magazine PDF

1926-1932

Massachusetts: Phonograph Publishing

“In addition to articles about recordings, this magazine contains reviews of records in the categories Orchestral, Instrumental, Choral, Operatic, Songs, Popular Dance, Books.”

Sound and Audio Magazine Collection – Music Magazine Archive

1927-2020

U.S., UK, Australia, Poland

This collection of magazines dedicated to electronic equipment includes three similar British magazines featuring stereo equipment, titles “Hi-Fi Choice”, “Hi-Fi News”, & “What Hi-Fi”;
“Sound & Vision” from 2015-2016, a U.S. title for consumer electronics.
“Radioelektronik Audio Video Hi Fi” from Warsaw, in Polish, about 1985-2003.
“Stereophile”, U.S., 2015-2016.
“Sound + Image”, Australia, 2015-2016.
A few issues of other, similar titles.

Websites of More PDF Music Magazines

Free online versions of these music magazines are not available, but their websites feature articles of interest.

All About Jazz

Living Blues

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