Check out this New York Times piece:
From Viral Video to Billboard 100
In class we have been discussing the nature of our digital, information-saturated environment. Much of that information arises out of participatory culture (Flew, p. 32). The Auto-Tune the News folks are a great example of participatory culture in action. The success of their recent Bed Intruder Song not only showcases the power of contemporary creative industries stemming from the enabling capacities of new media, but also brings up questions concerning popular music. As the article states, “It’s not easy to get on that chart… There are plenty of decent radio songs that don’t reach the sales chart.” Will remix pop dominate the charts in the coming years? Where does that leave more traditional artists? And, finally, why is the success of this track significant?
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Monday, September 6, 2010
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