Call for Submissions

The MSF Journal is pleased to invite writers from around the world to contribute. We are accepting pieces based on the following topic:

When the New Sounds Wrong: Why the Music of the Future Is Often Rejected at First

Requirements

  • Deadline: September 30th, 2026

  • Word count: 1000-1500 words

  • Who may submit: musicians, scholars, students, composers, critics, historians, and independent writers

  • Submissions must be in English.

  • Previously published work is not permitted.

  • The essay must be engaging for both music lovers and scholars.

Please note that the contribution is uncompensated. The author will receive full editorial credit, a dedicated contributor profile, and a post on social media.

Selection panel: Johannes Fischer and Nikka Gershman

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