Established in 1967 by Jann Wenner (who still serves as publisher) and music critic Ralph J. Gleason. Geared toward young adults interested in news of popular music, entertainment and the arts, current news events, politics and American culture. Aims "to get our readers the news about who's made it, who's hot and who's on the leading edge." Provides reviews of new music, concerts and movies, technological innovations in audio and video, and interviews with artists, musicians and other pop culture figures. Includes fashion trends and lifestyle pieces, as well as commentary on political, social and legislative issues.

BBC Radio 1 (97-99FM) is a national radio station with a focus on modern popular music and chart hits. The station provides alternative genres at night, including electronica, dance, hip hop and indie. Radio 1 covers festivals, interviews artists, and reaches a national audience of younger listeners (target audience 15-29).

BBC 6 Music airs alternative music and culture to a national audience. available on DAB Digital Radio and online.

Written for music industry professionals and fans. Functions as the trade journal for the music and entertainment industries. Contents provide news, reviews and statistics for all genres of music, including music videos, related internet activity and retail updates. Editorial features interviews and profiles of musicians and producers and discusses upcoming music events, both national and international. Regular sections include: Top of the News, Artists & Music, International, Merchants & Marketing, Programming and Features. Also contains reviews, artist profiles, new releases, top picks, Billboard TOP 100, industry trends and news, concert tour information and festival listings and reviews.

BBC Radio Scotland covers news, sport, music, and culture for Scottish audiences.