Music
This week I decided to look at music as an example of the culture industry and the way it has developed over time. There is definitely an abundance of music in all different forms. There are also a few ways to interpret the word “form” here. Form could be used to describe all of the different genres, or it could be used to describe all of the different ways there are to listen to music. The way people listen to music has developed over time. It began just being live, moved to record players, radio, cassette tapes, CDs, and now with the internet, streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music.
It continues, year after year, to produce new versions of itself. Genres evolve, and the technology to access music evolves. Music can definitely be considered a distraction from real world change. A lot of music does not talk about the news and things going on in the world, which is good because it acts as an escape from the news and the drama it brings.
I think music is something that will definitely continue to evolve and that’s why it stays so relevant as a part of the culture industry. It keeps people invested into pop culture, and there are ways for people to experience in whatever way they like.
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