AllMusic
- Born:
- 1991
- Place of Birth:
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Online Music Database, Streaming Media Data Provider, Content Provider
Early Life and Education
- Founded in 1991 as "All Music Guide" (AMG) by Michael Erlewine.
- Initially envisioned as a comprehensive resource for rock and pop music.
- Focused on building a metadata database through contributions from freelance writers and subject matter experts.
Career and Major Achievements
- Expanded coverage to include genres such as blues, country, folk, jazz, classical, religious, world, and others.
- Launched the All Movie Guide in 1994, followed by the All Game Guide in 1998, which were later sold.
- Acquired by Alliance Entertainment in 1996.
- Purchased by YANO Communications in 1999.
- In 2007, Rovi Corporation (formerly Macrovision, later TiVo Corporation) acquired All Media Guide from YANO.
- Became part of Xperi Corporation following the merger of TiVo and Xperi in 2020.
- AllMusic's metadata is licensed to various services, including Apple Music and streaming media platforms.
Notable Works
- The All Music Guide to Rock.
- The All Music Guide to Jazz.
- The All Music Guide to the Blues.
- Extensive catalog of artist biographies, album reviews, and musical style guides.
Legacy and Impact
AllMusic is a significant online resource that serves as a comprehensive musician biography database online, impacting music discovery, research, and appreciation. Its data is widely used within the music industry.