Vol. 9, No. 1 (2009)

Contents

• Audio Mash-Ups and Fair Use: The Nature of the Genre, Recontextualization, and the Degree of Transformation, S. Todd Herreman, Southern Illinois University
• What is Choruss and Should We Sing Along? Storm Gloor, University of Colorado Denver
• A Quantitative Analysis of the Factors Attributed to Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum Records by Debut Artists: 1999-2008, Terry Tompkins, Drexel University; Clyde Philip Rolston, Belmont University
• Naxos – A Classic Example of Marketing Principles: A Case Study of the Four P’s of Marketing Techniques as Used by a Classical Music Record Label, Kim L. Wangler, Appalachian State University
• The Representation of Major and Independent Record Labels in Billboard Magazine, James E. Hearn, University of North Alabama

• Media Evolution and its Correlative Effect upon Curricular Instruction in the Twenty-First Century, Marcia Lewis, Valparaiso University (Emeritus)

• What Do University Students Really Think About Copyright Issues? A Look at Student-Designed Guidelines for Copyright Compliance, Theodore J. Piechocinski, Indiana State University

• Drifting Down the Webcasting Stream: Can Businesses Stay Afloat? Kelsey Bartlett (undergraduate student), Missouri State University

• Susan Steinberg, writer/director/co-producer. Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built: Serona Elton, University of Miami
• Kwame Amoaku, director/co-writer. Russell Simmons’ Hip Hop Speaks Series: The Industry: Serona Elton, University of Miami
• Steve Knopper. Appetite for Self-Destruction: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age: Keith Hatschek, University of the Pacific
• Tyler Gray. The Hit Charade: Lou Pearlman, Boy Bands, and the Biggest Ponzi Scheme in U.S. History: Keith Hatschek, University of the Pacific
• Chris Fox Gilson and Carolyn Travis, directors. Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio: Monika Herzig, Indiana University
• Marty Khan. Straight Ahead: A Comprehensive Guide to the Business of Jazz (Without Sacrificing Dignity or Artistic Integrity): Michael L. Keepe, Pima Community College
• Eugene Foley. Artist Development: A Distinctive Guide to the Music Industry’s Lost Art: Michael L. Keepe, Pima Community College
• Matthew Walt. Reality Check: A Common Sense Guide to Breaking into the Music Industry (An Insider’s View from the Trenches): Julie Viscardi-Smalley, Bay State College