BBC Music Magazine Reviews

by Very Good Recording!!!!!

BBCMusicMagazine has gone from mediocre to terrible. Every time a new issue becomes available, BBCMusicMagazine ceases to function and crashes. I have to delete it and reinstall it to get it to work (which means I have to redownload all of the issues that were archived on my device). Given the fact that downloading an issue is a long and cumbersome process (much longer than any magazine app I use). I have reported this on several occasions to their customer support and have not had the courtesy of a reply or fix. Many times have I truly thought of canceling my subscription because of this. I would also give e them a D+ grade in readability. They need to move to article view capability, like Condé Nast publications use, rather than the outdated “pinch to enlarge an article” approach.

by Daithesong

Claims to give free access to print subscribers, but US subscriber numbers don't seem to work. And it's months later, and they still don't work. And as noted in July, the math is off, the 1 year sub being more than twice the 6 month sub. Face it, these people really want to annoy their american market. And in the latest version, the link to even try to enter your subscription details seems broken. sheesh.

by Coach Elias

Well, after calling the UK, being passed on from person to person, they gave me a number to call on the US, only to find out that the contents of BBCMusicMagazine is not available to customers on the other side of the pond… What? Get with the program, guys! Disappointing to say the least.

by Frankmd54

Have had this subscription for years. This is the third time I can no longer access the CD music. Please fix. Very frustrating and disappointing.

by Ericthej

Wrote to confirm and this is the response
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Thank you for your email. Unfortunately access to our iPad app is not currently free to our subscribers within the US, due to access issues. We are working to make this possible but do not have a specific date which I can pass onto you at present.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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This should be noted on iTunes and in the magazine. Of course, should I pay, I can access the content. This therefore seems more like a (bad) business decision than a rights issue. And it certainly been managed badly.

by Keybanker

For years now the support site has stated that "Unfortunately there is no free access to the digital editions as part of a print subscription. In the future we hope to offer this function so that you can upgrade your subscription to enjoy both editions." BBCMusicMagazine is useless to me until or unless they ever get this fixed in the U.S.

by Rickjl

Got BBCMusicMagazine .. Might be missing something but have no clue where to find the magazine. Think I found it. But no clue whatsoever where the music is? How to get support. Extremely difficult app to navigate and I am good at that. Had to cancel since I have no clue how BBCMusicMagazine or magazine with the music works. Wasted some money on this. Too sad. Not User Friendly at all. It is called Customers... Make them happy and make it easy to use.

by D-a-j-o-k-r

Loved loved loved the ability to read the magazine exactly like the print edition (but hyperlinked). This new design was not needed and severely detracts from the overall experience. Feel free to offer this as an option for those who want it, but please provide the classic experience for those who have enjoyed it that way for years.

by CrespoJ

Unfortunately the so called digital cd is in the format of a sample cd. I.E. You play the first track, then after that is finished you have to manually play the next track. Unbelievable, useless format. I can't sit down and just play it especially if I'm in my car, on my iPa, I can't just play it on my Bluetooth and enjoy, unless they fix this I'm never buying another copy, I love the digital magazine, the CD is useless.

by Operamh

This a great mag but BBCMusicMagazine is a disaster. Since the latest update it keeps "forgetting" my subscription every time I open it and keeps randomly deleting the issues that I have previously downloaded. Which is especially a drag for this magazine because the files are large and take a long time to download. No problem once, but over and over is terrible. Cmon guys, get it right!

by Loussier Fan

But too many supplementary email offferings. Once into a particular issue, though, you're home free.

by Kindle_dude

As you essentially get a CD's worth of music with each issue, it's a good deal.

by NewGDfan

A fine digital version of an excellent magazine. Interactive and beautiful, but without taking full advantage of the digital capabilities. Perhaps a future edition of BBCMusicMagazine will be more fully digital. But this is an excellent app and magazine!

by Bchopper

Lots of well written classical music articles. A free CD's worth of music every month. You can't beat it.

by CompSciGuy60

Bought the paper version for years and love the online version even more. I only wish my musical knowledge was better so I could sometimes understand the articles a bit better. My fault, not the magazines.

by Jaroslavd

After not working for the first 6 months of my subscription, BBCMusicMagazine is now finally working - and I have to say beautifully - following the most recent update (although I had to delete and re-install BBCMusicMagazine ). It's just a shame it took so long to fix the issue.

by Rich & Rosella

Beyond a huge universe of articles, reviews and links to audio snippets, the articles are really smart. They are not formulaic, the way some magazines can be and they assume the reader is intelligent and well informed.

Best of all, we continue to discover true wonders in pretty much ever issue. Music and performers we never knew of, and yet are now among our favorites.

Truly the best classical music magazine.

by RICVA JohnA

Best musical mag app.

by Mb300cd2001

Great recommendations which lead to to an Apple Music listen and then a purchase of the cd if the the music is to my liking. Invaluable source.

by Haydn88

I've been reading this magazine for many years and have always enjoyed it immensely. BBCMusicMagazine version is even more enjoyable.