Journalism fills a multi-functional and foundational role in the American democratic system by connecting political information to future judgments and decisions by the public. Citizens gain access to widespread information about topics such as legislation, foreign affairs, or, most notably, the campaigns of government officials. As one would expect, the interrelated nature between government and … Continue reading The First Amendment, Truth as Consensus, and Demagoguery
Breaking the Mold: Talking Heads and Their Unexpected Pop Media Success
Abstract Music groups and artists depend on music media platforms to provide exposure to their work and supply entertainment to the public. Emerging from the 1970s underground New York City punk scene, the Talking Heads was an art-rock band often approached with apprehension due to their idiosyncratic angle towards pop and rock music. Media outlets … Continue reading Breaking the Mold: Talking Heads and Their Unexpected Pop Media Success
Spotify Algorithms and Audience Attitudes
1. Introduction This study will examine the impact of Spotify on music consumers and music discovery in the digital age. What used to be an industry-led by physical interactions and profitable copies of musical material, the economic climate of the music world has now become heavily saturated and easily digestible through streaming services like Spotify, … Continue reading Spotify Algorithms and Audience Attitudes
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