Presenting serious debate and analysis, it keeps readers up to date with the latest research and opinion. Each issue contains substantial, authoritative and influential articles, shorter topical pieces, a wide range of book reviews, and the latest developments in popular music theories and methods.
Some issues are thematic.
An annual annotated book list of popular music titles from around the world is also included. Notes, bibliographies, appendixes and displayed quotations must also be double spaced. Contributors should write in English, or be willing to have their articles translated. Articles should not normally exceed 10,000 words but shorter papers are welcome. A cover page should be submitted with the article, containing the author's name and postal address, telephone number, and where possible, fax number and electronic mail address.