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The Song Machine: Book Summary & Analysis
Author: John Seabrook
Narrator: Bill Hathey
Abridged: 19 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Loudly
Published: 02/26/2025
Categories: Nonfiction, Music, Business Aspects
Synopsis
Book summary by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title.
This book takes readers inside the global pop music industry, revealing how today's chart-topping hits are manufactured through a secretive, high-speed, and highly profitable system. From the rise of Swedish producers like Max Martin to the evolution of songwriting camps and digital sound engineering, it explores how pop music has been transformed into a science of success. Through behind-the-scenes stories of artists, producers, and executives, this book uncovers the formula behind the earworms that dominate the airwaves.