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The Endless Refrain
Memory, Nostalgia, and the Threat to New Music
Book • 2024
David Rowell's "The Endless Refrain" explores the pervasive influence of nostalgia on contemporary music culture.
Rowell argues that the readily available digital archives of past music, coupled with the algorithms of streaming platforms, have created a cultural stagnation.
Listeners are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of music, leading them to retreat to familiar favorites from their youth.
This preference for the past, Rowell contends, actively hinders the appreciation and success of new music.
The book examines the impact of this phenomenon on the music industry, artists, and listeners alike, offering a critical analysis of the current musical landscape.
Ultimately, Rowell sounds an alarm, urging a renewed focus on and appreciation for contemporary musical creations.
Rowell argues that the readily available digital archives of past music, coupled with the algorithms of streaming platforms, have created a cultural stagnation.
Listeners are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of music, leading them to retreat to familiar favorites from their youth.
This preference for the past, Rowell contends, actively hinders the appreciation and success of new music.
The book examines the impact of this phenomenon on the music industry, artists, and listeners alike, offering a critical analysis of the current musical landscape.
Ultimately, Rowell sounds an alarm, urging a renewed focus on and appreciation for contemporary musical creations.
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