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Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

49 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 2001

Country

United States of America

Cast

Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore

Self - Narrator (voice)

Chuck D

Chuck D

Self

Ani DiFranco

Ani DiFranco

Self

Michael Franti

Michael Franti

Self

Kathleen Hanna

Kathleen Hanna

Self

Reebee Garafolo

Reebee Garafolo

Self

Dave Marsh

Dave Marsh

Self

Robert McChesney

Robert McChesney

Self

Shirley Halperin

Shirley Halperin

Self

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