They also look into the history of the music industry since the 19th century from live performers to recording on small labels to ownership from the big five record companies to Napster and other peer-to-peer networks.
They investigate the evolution of the music industry from its origins in the 19th century, encompassing live performances, early recordings on small labels, and changes in ownership from major record companies to digital distribution platforms such as Napster and peer-to-peer networks.