Journal @ SMPR

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The Journal of Music Production Research (JMPR) is a peer-reviewed academic publication that aims to define, analyse and advance scholarly discourse in the diverse field of music production. It emphasizes the artistic, technical and innovative practices that shape this discipline, serving as a leading platform for rigorous research and critical inquiry where art, science and industry practice intersect.

JMPR invites contributions from a broad audience, including academics, students across various disciplines, and industry professionals. The journal aims to augment and expand our understanding of music production and contribute significantly to its development.

Key areas of consideration include emerging technological innovations in music production; production techniques and aesthetics, including practice-based research; psychoacoustic studies on listener perception; user experience and interface design; industry insights and professional practices; cultural and social perspectives; pedagogical developments in music education; musicological analyses of recorded music; sustainability practices; and the historical evolution of production techniques and equipment. Overall, JMPR offers a rich environment for exploring the art and science of music production and its impact on society and the industry.

Submissions

We invite submissions of original research articles between 6,000 and 8,000 words for publication in JMPR. The use of audio and video material is encouraged to support the written text but should not be the primary focus of the submission. 

We will also accept a small selection of transcriptions of interviews with prominent industry figures of up to 3,000 words. These interviews should shed light on topics of interest to music production scholars. They may include conversations with the producers of albums of interest and/or insights from other personnel in the music industry that can provide relevant and worthy perspectives on music production.

Call for Papers: Second Issue

JMPR invites submissions on all aspects of music production practice, culture, and technology.

• [Priority deadline: 15 December 2025 – submissions received by this date will be given preference, with reviews and decisions expedited.]
• Final deadline: 15 February 2026 – Submissions received after the priority deadline will be considered, subject to space availability. If the issue is filled, later papers may be scheduled for a subsequent issue.

Editor

Austin Moore, University of Huddersfield, UK

Editorial Assistant

Hazel Burns, University of Edinburgh, UK

Associate Editors

Mike Alleyne, Middle Tennessee State University (Emeritus), USA

Samantha Bennett, Australian National University, Australia

Ragnhild Brøvig, University of Oslo, Norway

William Moylan, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA