CMJ

College Music Journal (CMJ) is an American trade publication and events company devoted to the music industry, with a particular focus on college radio, independent artists, and emerging genres. It served as a news source, a reviewer of new music, and a promoter of industry events.

CMJ published music charts that tracked airplay on college and noncommercial radio stations and provided industry news and features. It organized the annual CMJ Music Marathon in New York City, a conference and live showcase that drew artists, managers, and label executives from around the world. The combination of charts, articles, and live events helped many up‑and‑coming artists gain exposure and connect with industry professionals.

In the face of digital distribution and changing media business models during the 2010s, CMJ underwent organizational changes and restructuring; its print publications and some activities were scaled back as online content and streaming reshaped the market. The CMJ brand remains recognized for its historical role in documenting and shaping independent and college radio music.

CMJ may also be used to refer to other organizations or publications in different contexts, but it is most commonly associated with College Music Journal in the music industry.