Martin James

Popular Music Journalism

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book explores a variety of arguments and perspectives on the role of the music journalist and the wider popular music press within the cultural and operational contexts of popular music. Individual chapters will analyse the music magazine genre and markets through an exploration of the medium's long history and its substantial impact on both the mainstream media and youth subcultures. Throughout the text the author will draw on interviews with leading figures working within the music press, internationally renowned musicians and figures from the music and media industries.

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Working in the highly charged field of popular music journalism requires an understanding of a broad range of practical and theoretical approaches to the subject. This book will explore a variety of arguments and perspectives on the role of the music journalist and the wider popular music press within the cultural and operational contexts of popular music and its associated industries.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm
• ISBN-13: 9780415560665
• ISBN-10: 0415560667
• Artikelnr.: 33379814

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. Reading the Music Press 3. Becoming a Writer 4. The
Tri-Media Journalist 5. Becoming an editor 6. Alone, against, Or...Getting
into bed with PR 7. The Global Music Journalist 8. Conclusion Useful
Contacts

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This book explores arguments and perspectives on the role of the music journalist and the wider popular music press within the cultural and operational contexts of popular music. By exploring the roles of the journalist as freelance, member of an editorial team and a part of the editorial production process, readers will be introduced to the skills required to recognise, source, research and write thoughtful, critical and well-crafted music features and reviews for print, online and broadcast outlets.