COMM 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Artists And Repertoire, Critical Role, Mechanical License
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As late as 1880 or 1890, people growing up in a middle-class u. s. household had no recorded music in their homes in the sense that we understand it today. Only one of the three largest recording companies universal music group, Sony music entertainment and warner music group is based in the united. Fragmentation is occurring because thousands of companies are turning out recordings they would like to sell, including independent labels. Top labels are more popular because they have more opportunities with radio stations and top artists. The recording industry releases its product in two lengths: The single is a product that only contains one or two individual music recordings. They are the building blocks of radio formats and usually how the public first learns of an artist. An album is a collection of a dozen or more individual songs. The term digital platforms refers to the several ways people can purchase digital music.
