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Is capitalism killing music? This critical look at the music industry provides a timely and biting critique of music fabricated by the music industry for mass consumption while also exploring the alternatives. In this investigation he covers lots of ground, looking at all aspects of the industry, from internet downloading through radio air play to slumping record sales. As an author, musician and record producer Mat Callahan speaks with authority and experience.

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Mat Callahan is a practicing musician, and currently lives in Berne, Switzerland, where his day job is as a record producer. As a member of the Looters, pioneers in 'world music, ' he was signed to Island Records, and their self-titled LP sold 100,000. They were the first band ever to tour Nicaragua, following the revolution there, in 1980. Legendary founder of such seminal punk bands as Minor Threat, Embrace, Egg Hunt and Fugazi (Minor Threat and Fugazi have sold literally millions of records!). He is the owner of the fiercely independent Dischord Records, who celebrated their 20th anniversary a few years back. Editor of Rock and Rap Confidential and the most respected political commentators on music. Guitarist and singer in the band Chumbawamba.

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