
 New Books in Music Toby Bennett, "Corporate Life in the Digital Music Industry: Remaking the Major Record Label from the Inside Out" (Bloomsbury, 2024)
 Dec 5, 2024 
 Toby Bennett, a Senior Lecturer in Media, Culture & Organisation at the University of Westminster, dives into the inner workings of the digital music industry. He discusses the evolving challenges for major record labels in adapting to digital change. Insights include the impact of contemporary capitalism and the complexities of rights management. Bennett also sheds light on corporate culture, emphasizing the balance between professionalization and cultural integrity. Engaging anecdotes about the dynamics at fictional Soniverse Records reveal the industry's competitive nature and the significance of creativity. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Navigating the Digital Music Landscape 
 01:51 • 14min 
 An Ethnographic Insight into Major Record Labels 
 15:50 • 4min 
 Dynamics of Corporate Culture in Music 
 19:46 • 14min 
 Navigating Professionalization and Cultural Integrity in the Music Industry 
 34:04 • 4min 
 Navigating Digital Music's Dual Challenges 
 38:20 • 8min 

