ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POPULAR MUSIC - Oxford University Press

The critically acclaimed 10-volume Encyclopedia of Popular Music, edited by well-known music expert Colin Larkin, is the most comprehensive reference work devoted exclusively to popular music. It will be available online for the first time in September 2007.

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A vast and unique resource covering all aspects of popular music...

Containing 27,000 entries and over 6,000 new entries, the online edition of the Encyclopedia of Popular Music includes 50% more material than the previous print edition
Regularly updated with new and revised articles
Not just Rock & Roll: comprehensive coverage of popular music of all genres and periods from 1900 to the present day, including jazz, country, folk, rap, reggae, techno, musicals, world music, and more
Broad musical scope: a multicultural world view of popular music
Thousands of additional entries covering popular music genres, trends, styles, record labels, venues, and music festivals
Key dates, biographies, and further reading are provided for artists covered, along with complete discographies that include record labels, release dates, and a 5-star album rating system
Revision and expansion of popular and growing genres including modern R&B, alternative, country, lo-fi, jazz, punk, metal and hip hop

Further content information...

Read Colin Larkin's Best Albums (Five-Star Ratings)

Do you agree with Colin Larkin's Top 100 Albums of All Time?

View Colin Larkin's Worst Albums (One-Star Ratings)

Test your musical knowledge with this Pop Quiz! (answers on page 2)

Marvel at EPM's Top Ten Entries (based on word count)

Read Colin Larkin's Biography

Sample entries from the print edition...

Sample Entries - A (including "A-Ha")
Sample Entries - B ("Beatles" and more)
Sample Entries - M (including "Motown")
Sample Entries - O ("O.A.R." and others)
Sample Entries - S ("Sinatra" and more)

Excellent functionality...

Clear, intuitive, and attractive interface that meets the highest standards of accessibility
Search by genre and by decade
Search discographies by label, date, and album rating
Extensive cross-references between articles provide ease of research
Cross-searchable alongside Grove Music Online within Oxford Music Online
Export citations automatically to citation management software
User-friendly print options

Subscriber services include...

Extensive online help and excellent customer and technical support
Detailed usage statistics allow you to track how often your users are accessing the Encyclopedia of Popular Music
OpenURL compliance enables users to query their library catalogue with bibliographic information

Further information

How to subscribe (from September 2007)

Subscribe independently to the Encyclopedia of Popular Music or subscribe to it alongside Grove Music Online within the Oxford Music Online gateway.

Institutions: Subscription prices are based on the size and type of institution.
Individuals will be able to subscribe online and gain instant access.

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