JOSEPH BAUMBACH

I spent the semester investigating how digital music platforms treat musicians and their material. When the brands of these platforms are explored more closely, particularly how they handle values like transparency and agency, it is better understood how the digital landscape should be changed to better treat the music industry. I want my audience to think about the instability of being an artist, especially in the timeframe of our current pandemic. Exposure to the problems artists face in the digital age may influence consumer habits and, subsequently, the platforms themselves to better serve the needs of musicians.