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What is the RILM Archive of Popular Music Magazines?

The RILM Archive of Popular Music Magazines is an extensive digital collection comprising over 125 independently published popular music magazines and fanzines in circulation from the late 1960s to the present day. These publications have been meticulously scanned from their original print versions. Reflecting the significance of the do-it-yourself (DIY) ethos central to punk counterculture, a substantial portion of the content highlights the diverse punk and related genres that have emerged globally over the decades. With an international perspective, this collection provides valuable insights into various popular music scenes worldwide. Each year, new titles will be added to the collection.

Languages and Countries

In line with RILM’s global mission the content of RAPMM spans multiple languages and countries—currently from Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Topics

The zines in RAPMM cover a wide array of popular music genres, highlighting the expansive punk world and its many subgenres, as well as other rock genres, indie, hip hop, and country. The collection explores the history of musical movements and their relation to politics, society, culture, underground scenes, stylistic shifts, and feminism. RAPMM titles include interviews with recognized and unknown artists, band profiles, album and live show reviews, and histories of record labels.

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Zine Titles

An excel sheet with all titles contained in RAPMM will be available for download upon launch.