This author explores the profound connections between sound, media, and history. Their work delves into the transformations within the U.S. recording industry, revealing how music recording has evolved over time. Through critical analysis, they offer a unique perspective on the cultural and technological developments of sound media. Their approach is academic yet accessible to readers interested in the broader societal impacts of technology.
Tells the story of how early US commercial recording companies captured American musical culture in a key period in both music and media history. Through an interdisciplinary and intermedial approach to recording industry history, Record Cultures creates new connections between different strands of media research.