Conglomerate rock : the music industry's quest to divide music and conquer wallets / David J. Park.

Author/creator Park, David J.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, MD : Lexington Books, ©2007.
Descriptionx, 149 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Music trade.
Music and the Internet--Economic aspects.

Spine title Onglomerate rock
Contents Music industry in transition -- Theoretical perspectives on technology and methodology -- Description of the music industry -- Conglomeration and hyper-commercialism -- Conglomeration, hardware and repeat sales -- File sharing and industry sales -- Towards a "secure" digital future -- The race to online distribution -- Wireless gold rush -- Conclusion.
Abstract This book examines how the music industry is creating a new distribution infrastructure by dividing access to exclusive releases through different subscription services, hardware, and new media like audio DVDs in order to maximize profits. The author argues that while these changes make it easier to see and hear artists from a handful of transnational corporations in commercial culture, access to music is becoming more dispersed, expensive and difficult to acquire. In addition, music and performers are increasingly being cross-promoted in films, television shows, commercials and other media owned by the Big 4 corporations. This book critically analyzes these and other trends in order to provoke public discussion concerning the interaction between industry practice and music consumption. The present strategies employed by the industry will have long-term effects on the way consumers experience and access music, as well as how culture is viewed and portrayed in the United States and throughout the world.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 123-136) and index.
LCCN 2007006816
ISBN9780739115008 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0739115006 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3790 .P345 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold