Popular Music Research Unit Innovative research into popular music. Sections About us Bringing together creative practice and critical debate, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Popular Music Research Unit was formed in January 2011. People Meet the researchers who are part of the Popular Music Research Unit. Publications See a broad range of work by unit members such as books, book chapters, practice research outputs and articles. Events Current and past events at the Popular Music Research Unit.