IASPM Journal is the peer-reviewed open-access journal of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM). We publish research on popular music, regardless of genre, time or place. We are open to a wide range of research methodologies and critical approaches.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
30
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionSweden
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2010
Annual Volume~ 33 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications529
Publisher OrgInternational Association for the Study of Popular Music
International Association for the Study of Popular Music
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2079-3871
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
digital archive
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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2024
2025
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
MusicQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Music
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Music History and CultureDiverse Musicological StudiesDiverse Music Education InsightsMusicology and Musical AnalysisCultural Industries and Urban DevelopmentMusic Technology and Sound StudiesAsian Culture and Media StudiesTheater, Performance, and Music HistoryGender, Feminism, and MediaCinema and Media Studies