Publications Covering the Music Stores Industry

audioXpress online

Pro audio engineering and loudspeaker design coverage that attracts gear manufacturers, integrators and retailers researching components and finished products; useful for stores selling recording and hi‑fi equipment.

https://audioxpress.com Circulation: 520,000

Billboard print + online

Flagship U.S. music‑industry title covering charts, sales and business trends impacting record retail and labels; digital audience reach is a key driver for store promotions.

https://www.billboard.com Circulation: 15,200,000

Canadian Music Trade print + online

Canada’s trade magazine for musical instrument and pro‑audio retailers; covers products, dealer strategies and supplier news.

https://www.canadianmusictrade.com Circulation: 3,500

Digital Commerce 360 online

E‑commerce intelligence for retailers (including specialty categories like music stores) spanning omnichannel, logistics and merchandising.

https://www.digitalcommerce360.com Circulation: 115,000

Discogs online

The world’s largest music database and marketplace; its media kit and traffic show massive reach among collectors and record‑store customers—ideal for vinyl campaigns.

https://www.discogs.com Circulation: 49,590,000

Guitarist print + online

UK’s long‑running guitar‑gear magazine whose reviews and buyer’s guides influence retail demand for guitars and accessories.

https://www.guitaristmag.com Circulation: 14,000

Hypebot online

Daily industry site (owned by Bandsintown) focused on music business, direct‑to‑fan and tech—useful for retail/D2C initiatives and store marketing.

https://www.hypebot.com Circulation: 127,000

International Musician print + online

Official monthly of the American Federation of Musicians; reaches 70,000+ union players—valuable for promoting store education, rentals and services.

https://internationalmusician.org Circulation: 70,000

Mix print + online

Pro‑audio/recording trade brand (now incorporating Pro Sound News) with in‑depth coverage that informs store assortments for studio/live‑sound gear.

https://www.mixonline.com Circulation: 36,500

Music Business Worldwide online (+ print/digital magazines for subscribers)

Global music‑business news/analysis and jobs platform with a large professional audience—ideal for announcements tied to store networks and suppliers.

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com Circulation: 400,000

Music Connection print + online

U.S. trade magazine devoted to the musical‑products retail channel; covers store operations, vendor relations and NAMM show news. (Approximate readership.)

https://www.musicconnection.com Circulation: 75,000

Music Inc. print + online

Core MI retail trade title with features on best practices, financing, merchandising and people—read by dealers and suppliers across the U.S.

https://www.musicincmag.com Circulation: 9,000

Music Trades print + online

Data‑driven trade publication known for its Retail Sales Reports and Top 200 music retailers—essential for benchmarking and market analysis.

https://www.musictrades.com Circulation: 8,600

MusicRadar online

Future plc’s music‑tech portal with reviews and buyer guides that strongly influence consumer purchases at MI and pro‑audio retailers.

https://www.musicradar.com Circulation: 2,000,000

ProSoundWeb online

The audio industry’s largest online community—news, how‑tos and forums spanning live, install and recording; a go‑to for store teams and B2B buyers.

https://www.prosoundweb.com Circulation: 75,000

Retail Dive online

Broad retail‑industry coverage (store ops, e‑commerce, labor, finance) with sizable executive readership—useful context for chain and independent music stores.

https://www.retaildive.com Circulation: 541,000

Retail TouchPoints online

Omnichannel/experience‑focused retail publisher—great for music stores looking to improve digital marketing, CX and conversion.

https://www.retailtouchpoints.com Circulation: 82,000

Sound On Sound print + online

Recording‑technology leader with deep product tests and techniques that drive demand for recording gear in stores. (Web traffic shown for scale.)

https://www.soundonsound.com Circulation: 885,850

Stereophile print + online

Audiophile title influencing hi‑fi and accessories sales at specialty retailers and music stores that carry playback gear.

https://www.stereophile.com Circulation: 72,159

The Vinyl Factory online

Editorially driven hub for vinyl culture and releases; its audience overlaps strongly with record‑store customers and collectors.

https://thevinylfactory.com Circulation: 89,220