The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory

<b>"An utterly satisfying examination of the business of popular music." —Nathaniel Rich, <i>The Atlantic</i> </b><br><p>There’s a reason today’s ubiquitous pop hits are so hard to ignore—they’re designed that way. <i>The Song Machine</i> 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 <i>Wall Street Journal</i> Best Business Book</p>