Melody Maker magazine was a British weekly music publication sold in a newspaper format and was one of the first music publications of its kind. Founded in 1926 by Leicester-born composer and publisher Lawrence Wright, the magazine initially catered to dance bands and orchestras. Later covering Jazz, Rock n Roll, Heavy Rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, New Wave and Indie.

From 1926 to 2000, Melody Maker had several editors who played significant roles in shaping the magazine's direction during a dynamic period for music journalism.

Notable writers for Melody Maker included Chris Welch, Richard Williams, Michael Watts, Caroline Boucher, Nick Kent, Penny Valentine, Ray Coleman, Allan Jones, Charles Shaar Murray and Tony Tyler.