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Music Business Research Guide

This guide provides access to resources for anyone conducting research in the music industry.

Billboard Pro

Billboard Pro is the backstage pass to the ultimate in music industry coverage, context, and intel. Billboard Pro gives you access to all of Billboard’s weekly charts, digital-first platform with interactive content, a 24/7 feed of breaking news, timely deep dives, expert commentary, and more

Users must register using their NYU email address to access the database.
Chartmetric

A fully integrated suite of music analytics & intelligence tools for artists. Chartmetric tracks the streaming, social, and live performance of more than 9 million artists worldwide.

Library patrons must register to create a Chartmetric account. To register, click on the link above. Once on the Chartmetric landing page, create an account by entering your NYU email and use the dropdown menu to select the Free Tier Plan. Find step-by-step registration instructions here. NYU's Virtual Private Network (VPN) must be used to access Chartmetric off campus.
Hit Songs Deconstructed
Hit Songs Deconstructed provides data and analysis of today's mainstream commercial music scene, including in-depth studies of the compositional and production aspects of selected hit records.

Music Industry Data
Music Industry Data is a historical repository of sales figures and chart rankings from the commercial record industry, compiled from the publications of Billboard, Official Chart Company, Media Control and other international reporting agencies.

Business of Media
This guide is designed for students taking Business of Media in the NYU Department of Media, Culture, and Communication as well as for anyone doing general media business research.
Startups & Entrepreneurship
Resources for NYU founders and entrepreneurs launching and scaling new ventures.
Music Collections and Research Resources
NYU's music library embraces the audio cultures of all peoples, places, and times. Located on the seventh floor of Bobst Library and including the Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media, the collection includes audio recordings (87,000), videos (6,000 performances and documentaries), books (50,000), periodicals (500 online and print), and notated scores (55,000).
Copyright
This guide provides information and resources on copyright law and how it relates to academic activities such as research, teaching, and publication.