Thesis (M.A.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on April 17, 2009) Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität, Hamburg, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 274-329).

The use of new media technology which refers to digital, computerized, or networked information and communication technologies such as the Internet, mobile devices, gaming, and social networks, has come to define the music industry today, and it is this technology that has empowered independent artists in such a way that they are now free to pursue heights of success previously only available to major label artists. New media technology has affected the traditional business models of major labels, it has resulted in gross decline in recording costs, given birth to new channels of music marketing, and business models, and has created a new music clientele that requires instant gratification, personalization, and connectivity. In the face of such change, independent artists have been empowered and can access opportunities to distribute music independently, market and promote music effectively to niche markets, secure publishing deals, while building their own community of dedicated fans. / by Simone K. Harris. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2010. / Includes bibliography. / Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2006. / Full text release at OhioLINK's ETD Center delayed at author's request

Orientador: Renato José Pinto Ortiz / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Filosofia e Ciências Humanas / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-19T21:01:50Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 NicolauNetto_Michel_D.pdf: 5232732 bytes, checksum: 923f6a074b8a670cc13eeebf7eb461e8 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Resumo: A valorização contemporânea da diversidade revela um mundo atento à diferença. De fato, se um dia lutávamos pelo direito de sermos iguais, hoje, paradoxalmente, também clamamos pelo reconhecimento de nossas diferenças. Nesse sentido, vozes que discursam sobre essas diferenças hoje precisam ser ouvidas e ressoam pelo mundo ao habitarem o espaço global. Contudo, de que diferenças estamos falando? A permanência de nosso olhar no seio das relações sociais muitas vezes impede que notemos que, na verdade, as diferenças são construídas social e historicamente. Não basta que as coisas se diferenciem, mas é preciso um contexto no qual seja possível a seleção de índices suficientes de diferenciação para que essas sejam classificadas e, por consequência, hierarquizadas. Dessa forma, duas coisas se diferenciam apenas quando índices específicos são legitimados e, então, discursados. Por isso, a diferença é necessariamente uma construção discursiva que se realiza pelas próprias práticas discursivas, mas que somente podem surgir em relação a determinadas realidades concretas. No século XIX a diferença fora construída a partir da organização do exótico. É em relação a ele, em um momento no qual o discurso universal e a nação criavam a separação entre internalidades e externalidades centradas no imperialismo europeu, que a diferença fora articulada. Na contemporaneidade, contudo, o mundo perde seu centro e as relações entre externo e interno não mais podem organizar um discurso, sendo esse percebido na diversidade. O discurso da diversidade, portanto, surge na contemporaneidade como forma de ordenar o diferente a partir de bases concretas na sociedade, mas também por interrelações entre enunciados específicos. Podemos notar a operação desse discurso ao voltarmos nossos olhos para um objeto específico: World Music. Nele, a música é valorizada pela própria diferença, sendo então necessário se compreender quais os índices tornados suficientes para a diferenciação. Propomos que neste objeto os índices privilegiados são o local e a etnia. Com essa mirada, então, mais importam as forças relacionadas à determinação dos índices do que a tentativa de se perceber um mundo mais ou menos homogêneo. É dessa forma que poderemos compreender as implicações sociais e o condicionamento das vozes presentes no discurso da diversidade / Abstract: The value given to diversity in our times shows just how attentive the world is to difference. In fact, where we once fought for equal rights we now look to establish our sense of difference. In this sense, voices who speak about these differences need to be heard today and resonate throughout the world. But what differences are we talking about? The permanence of our attention within social relations often prevents us from noticing that, in fact, we're talking about differences that are socially and historically constructed, and therefore of interest to sociology. It's not enough that things are distinct, but we need a context in which it is possible to select sufficient levels of differentiation for things to be classified and consequently put in hierarchies. Thus, two things are different when specific factors are legitimized and then discoursed. Therefore, the difference is necessarily a discursive construction that takes place by their own discursive practices, but that can only arise in relation to certain realities. In the nineteenth century, difference was built from the organization of the exotic. And it's in relation to this, at a time in which the universal discourse and the nation, centrered on European imperialism, created the separation between the internalist and the externalist view, that the difference was articulated. In contemporary times, however, the world loses its centre and the relationship between internal and external can no longer organise a discourse, this being perceived in the diversity. The discourse of diversity, therefore, arises in the contemporary world as a way to order the different from concrete foundations in society, but also by interrelationships between specific enounciation. We can note the operation of this discourse by examining a specific object: World Music. In it, the music is valued by the difference, so one needs to understand what are the factors that make the differentiation sufficient. We propose that with this object the privileged factors are location and ethnicity. With this look, then, it's of importance to understand the forces related to the determination of these factors rather than the attempt to realize a more or less homogeneous world. And so we can understand the social implications and the conditioning of the voices present in the discourse of diversity / Doutorado / Sociologia / Doutor em Sociologia

This study explores the Portland music scene as a context in which local identity is constructed and communicated in a globalized world. Specifically, neo-localism is utilized as a theoretical lens through which the impacts of globalization were explored. Portland bands (n=8) were interviewed concerning their experiences in the local music scene. The results showed that participants conceptualized local identity as being 1) based in community, 2) culturally saturated and 3) connected to musical production. Further, results showed that participants were increasingly aware of this local identity, were aware of a global perception of this local identity and were aware of other local identities. Overall the results from this study support neo-localism as a useful conceptual lens for understanding local identity for Portland bands.

As the oldest recording industry in the world, the United States has set industry standards regarding record labels, publishing, live entertainment and music services. Since the beginning of the 20th century, American music has become a staple in worldwide pop culture, spreading to all four corners of the world. Indeed, the U.S. music industry has held the number one position in the ranking of the world’s top 10 largest music markets since its first record label, Columbia Records, was founded in 1887. However, a relatively new genre of music is rapidly taking over the world’s pop music scene: South Korean pop music, otherwise known as K-pop. This thesis analyzes the similarities and differences between the two diverse music industries – with an emphasis on pop music – by first delving into the copyright and recording aspects of the business, followed by identifying key differences in each industry’s standards and aesthetics, and finally examining media consumption and marketing implications in the two countries. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection