Listening to buying and sharing music is an immensely important part of everyday life. Yet
recent technological developments are increasingly changing how we use and consume music. This
book collects together the most recent studies of music consumption and new developments in
music technology. It combines the perspectives of both social scientists and technology
designers uncovering how new music technologies are actually being used along with
discussions of new music technologies still in development. With a specific focus on the social
nature of music the book breaks new ground in bringing together discussions of both the social
and technological aspects of music use. Chapters cover topics such as the use of the iPod
music technologies which encourage social interaction in public places and music sharing on
the internet. A valuable collection for anyone concerned with the future of music technology
this book will be of particular interest to those designing new music technologies those
working in the music industry along with students of music and new technology.
