About the Journal

Svensk tidskrift för musikforskning / Swedish Journal of Music Research is a multidisciplinary and peer-reviewed scholarly journal. It brings a broad range of music-related research together by publishing innovative, high-quality scholarship from different disciplines. It encourages international contributions, while at the same time bringing Swedish and Nordic perspectives into global debates.  Publication takes place online, with articles being released on a rolling basis.

Aims and scope

The primary aim of Svensk tidskrift för musikforskning / Swedish Journal of Music Research is to present innovative and high-quality studies that advance knowledge in music research. Our scope potentially includes all music-centred disciplines and we also welcome music-related contributions from other fields, particularly within the humanities and social sciences.

The journal is issued by Svenska samfundet för musikforskning (Swedish Society for Music Research) and has had a longstanding focus on research with Swedish and Nordic perspectives. In line with our geographical and cultural situation, the journal accepts articles in Swedish, English, Danish and Norwegian. In addition to an international outlook, we also serve a domestic audience of scholars, students, educators, and an interested public.

All research articles undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. In addition to peer-reviewed research articles, the journal publishes review articles and considers suggestions for academic reports, debate pieces, and obituaries.

History

Svensk tidskrift för musikforskning was founded in 1919 and has played a central role in the development of Swedish music research for more than a century. Initially focused on Swedish music history and serving a primarily domestic audience, the journal has gradually broadened its scope in line with the growing diversity of methods and disciplines in music research.

Between 1998 and 2014, a separate electronic journal, STM-Online, explored new possibilities of digital publishing. Since 2014, Svensk tidskrift för musikforskning / Swedish Journal of Music Research has embraced a multidisciplinary approach and developed an increasingly international profile.

From 2023, the journal has been published online via Publicera, the national platform for Swedish scholarly open access journals. Since 2025, the entire archive of the journal’s volumes since 1919 is fully digitized and freely available through the same platform.

Publication 

Articles are issued online throughout the year, as they are ready for publishing. Svensk tidskrift för musikforskning / Swedish Journal of Music Research does not charge any publication fees, and authors will not be remunerated for published contributions.

The journal is indexed by Libris, RILM, and EBSCO, ensuring visibility in major scholarly databases. We are committed to maintaining open access and enhancing international discoverability.