Announcements

Updated Submission Guidelines and Editorial Policies — Effective 1 November 2026

2026-10-28

Effective 1 November 2026, Resonance: Journal of Global Music Studies will implement revised submission guidelines, section-specific requirements, editorial review procedures, and publication ethics policies. The updates clarify expectations for research articles, creative and non-research contributions, multimedia materials, AI use, and author responsibilities.

Journal Website Update

2026-10-08

The journal website has been updated with a refreshed design, improved navigation, and a more consistent reading experience on desktop and mobile devices.

Frank Gunderson Joins Resonance as Academic Advisor

2026-07-06

Professor Frank Gunderson joins Resonance as Academic Advisor, bringing expertise in fieldwork-based ethnomusicology, African music studies, sonic repatriation, religion and music, sound archives, and academic publishing.

2026 APC Promotion: Discounted APC (USD 140)

2026-04-16

A special APC rate of USD 140 applies to all manuscripts submitted in 2026. This supports open-access publication and long-term preservation.
2026 年提交的所有稿件均可享受特惠版面费 USD 140,支持开放获取出版及长期保存。

Launch of New Section: Everyday Resonances

2025-09-10

We are delighted to announce the launch of Everyday Resonances, a new section inspired by the suggestion of our editorial board member Ms. Ao. This section welcomes short-form, light academia-style contributions (2,500–4,000 words) exploring the intersections of music and everyday life.