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Toby Bennett, "Corporate Life in the Digital Music Industry: Remaking the Major Record Label from the Inside Out" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Music

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Navigating the Digital Music Landscape

This chapter explores the motivations behind writing about corporate life in the digital music industry, specifically focusing on rights management and the changing landscape since the 1970s. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights, discussing the impact of contemporary capitalism and shifts in creativity on the music industry's evolution. Additionally, it addresses the challenges faced today, including revenue decline and the complexities of defining the industry as a cohesive entity.

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