The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory

The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory

<p><strong>"An utterly satisfying examination of the business of popular music." ―Nathaniel Rich, <em>The Atlantic</em></strong></p><p>There’s a reason today’s ubiquitous pop hits are so hard to ignore―they’re designed that way. <em>The Song Machine</em> goes behind the scenes to offer an insider’s look at the global hit factories manufacturing the songs that have everyone hooked. Full of vivid, unexpected characters―alongside industry heavy-hitters like Katy Perry, Rihanna, Max Martin, and Ester Dean―this fascinating journey into the strange world of pop music reveals how a new approach to crafting smash hits is transforming marketing, technology, and even listeners’ brains. You’ll never think about music the same way again.</p><p>A <em>Wall Street Journal</em> Best Business Book</p>