The Recording Industry Hates Grownups
I am convinced the recording industry doesn't know how to market new music to grownups; that is, potential customers age 40 and above. Considering music is at least as good as ever, it should be a simple task. My new book, "Catching Up," is a guide to new music for grownups is predicated on the idea that there is a willing market that's un- or under-explored. Let's discuss why.
Presenters
Bob Boilen
Host/Creator NPR's All Songs Considered
NPR
Host and creator of NPR's All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts (my desk at NPR)
writer/author Your Song Changed My Life
also a musician.
I like Music!
Jim Fusilli
Rock & Pop Critic
The Wall Street Journal
Jim Fusilli is the Rock and Pop critic of The Wall Street Journal, for whom he has written since 1983. He is the author of "Catching Up: Connecting With Great 21st Century Music" and the editor o...
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