Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

2001
49min

The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

Storyline

The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.
    Released
    January 2001
    Runtime
    49min
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Media Education Foundation
Cast