Musicians, record industry insiders and journalists examine the forces that have emerged over the last 20 years that have helped push the music industry to the verge of collapse.
Insiders' views on whether the consolidation of record labels has hurt artistry and sales.
A look at the boom years of CDs, the problems it masked, and the CD's role in the industry's unraveling.
The pros and cons of MTV's impact on musicians and the record business.
Examining the record industry's response to downloading. Is it really the source of the current financial crisis?
What's been the impact on the record business of discount retailers like Target, Wal-Mart and Best Buy?
What happens when a handful of huge corporations, owning thousands of radio stations, get to determine the playlists?
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