Music Business

Music Business Resources on the Web

Memphis is known worldwide as the birthplace of rock n’ roll. Our rich music history has inspired many to pursue a musical career. If you are feeling inspired, then you may want to check out our Music Business resources. We have texts on music writing and publishing, advice for the legal aspects of the music industry, and books that explain how to break into the music business.

The sites listed are for informational use only.
The Public Library does not offer its endorsement of any of these sites.

Record Labels

• BMG
• EMI Music
• Island Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella Records
• Sony Music
• Universal Music Group
• Warner Brothers

Music Publishers

• EMI Music Publishing
• Universal Music Group Publishing

Employment and Careers

• Sony Careers
• ShowBiz Jobs
• BMI Jobs
• ASCAP Jobline
• Los Angeles Music Network

Performance Rights Societies

• BMI Creator’s Site
• SESAC Inc.
• ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers)

Music Industry Organizations

• RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)
• HitQuarters: Resource for Songwriters, Artists, Producers
• Billboard

Music Publisher Organizations

• The Harry Fox Agency
• NMPA (National Music Publishers Association)
• The Nashville Songwriters Association International
• Songwriters Guild of America
• The Society of Composers and Lyricists
• PRS for Music
• MPA (Music Publishers Association)
• NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants
• SongLink International

Miscellaneous Music Sources

• Music Books Plus - A mail-order service that specializes in music business and entertainment media.
• FemMuse Artist Network (Los Angeles) - A network for female musicians.
• The Society of Professional Audio Recording Services - A professional society for people in the music industry.
• Artist House Music – Funded by the Herb Alpert foundation, this non-profit site provides support and guidance to all types of musicians. 
• American Federation of Musicians – An organization that represents the interests of professional musicians. 
• Galaris Music Industry Directory – An online directory for sources such as booking agents, disc manufacturers, record labels, etc.