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Streaming Music: Alexander Street Press

A guide to help you take full advantage of the streaming audio services available through the UNC Libraries

How do I get to ASP Music Online?

You can access Alexander Street Press by clicking the graphic below or from the Music Library homepage, where you can link to the main Music Online page or any of the sub-archives.

If you are off campus, you will need to authenticate using your Onyen.

Alexander Street Press Music Online graphic

What's in the Alexander Street Press family of sound and video archives?

Alexander Street Press has six sound archives for streaming music and video (listed below), all of which can be searched through the main Music Online interface. Many recordings include the original liner notes, and some composer biographies are linked from the All Music Guide and the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music.

Search all of these sub-archives by looking in Music Online or search them individually:

Searching tips

  • If you get more search results than you want, click on "Refine your search" or check out the "Filter results by" on right side of screen.
  • As search results usually come up by album, it's helpful to click the "Show all tracks" button.
  • In the "Browse Albums" function, you can click on the top of the column to sort by title, performer, label, genre, or recording date.
  • Try browsing by cultural groups or song titles!

Creating playlists

After registering for a Music Online playlist account, you can create personal or public playlists. Simply click on the "Sign In" link on the upper right corner (below the search bar) and follow the instructions to register. Then, select the "Playlists" tab and click "Create a Playlist" on the right hand side of the screen.

If you decide to create a public playlist for a course, follow these guidelines:

  • Include your name and the course title in the playlist name.
  • When prompted "Who can see this Playlist," select "Everyone at my institution."
  • You can add a password, if needed.

Sending music to your mobile device

Music Online can send tracks, albums, or playlists to your mobile device by creating a shortlink. After clicking on the icon, you can save the shortlink in one of three ways:

  • Copying the shortlink from the browser
  • Sending a text message or email to your phone
  • Scanning a QR code with your smartphone camera (requires a QR app)

Shortlinks are only active for 48 hours after their creation.