Music Reference Resources

AllMusic.com – A great source for artist, song, and album information and reviews across all genres.
Billboard.com – Charts, news and reviews, artist information, tour listings
Classical.net – an extensive resource for Classical fans. Newcomers to Classical music should check out the “Basic Repertoire” section for guidance and recommendations.
ibdb.com – Internet Broadway Database
imslp.org/wiki/main_page - Virtual library of public domain and other freely-shared music scores
JSTOR Music Journals – an archive of scholarly articles about music

Music News & Reviews

NPR.org/music/ - Great source for information about all genres, as well as free tracks and free concert footage
CMT.com/music - Popular Country Music news, videos and artist profiles
theSource.com – Hip-Hop and R&B
Vibe.com – Hip-Hop and R&B
BET.com/music - Hip-Hop and R&B, including videos and artist profiles
PitchFork.com - Indie Rock
Downbeat.com – Jazz
AllAboutJazz.com
MTV.com/music – Popular Music, including videos and artist profiles
NoDepression.com – Americana and Roots Music: news, articles, and videos
AfroPop.org – African & World Music
RootsWorld.com/rw/ - World Music
MideastTunes.com – showcases musicians from all over the Middle East

Live365.com – A directory of web radio stations across all genres.
WUOL.org – Louisville Public Media’s Classical station.
WFPK.org – Louisville Public Media’s Adult Alternative station.
crescenthillradio.com – Crescent Hill Radio has no commercials and plays only local and regional music.
Pandora.com – recommends and plays songs based on your input. It also has preset genre stations.
Slacker.com – has preset genre stations, or create your own station by choosing artists you like.
Musicovery.com – recommends songs based on mood and genre.
BellarmineRadio.com
Artxfm.com – a Louisville station,“committed to providing artists and community members access to the airwaves for creative and experimental use.”

Last Updated: 05/03/2013