Mass Media and the way we listen to music

The Phonograph

Feb 19, 1877

Invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison. It was the first way people could hear music at home

Radio

Sep 19, 1921

Even though the radion was invented in the 1980's, it wasnt until 1921 till voice could be transmitted.

Transistor Radio

Nov 1, 1954

In 1954 came the invention of the Transistor Radio. A new portable device to hear new and music wherever you go.

The Internet

Apr 5, 1969

A new way of sharing data from computer to computer, it ushered in a new technological revolution in the mid-1990's, and changed the way we communicated and shared information.

Napster

Jun 20, 1999

The company that changed how we got music forever. The music industry would never be he same after napster. It allowed people to illeagaly download free music.

Music Streaming

Dec 3, 2001

The first ever music streaming company was started with Rhapsody. Now the most popular method of listening to music, companies like spotify are taking over by letting you stream songs and albums instanaeously.

Itunes

Apr 23, 2003

Apple in 2003 revolutionized the way the consumer could buy music. People could quickly find and purchase music, videos, podcasts all through their computer or Iphone

Virtual Reality

Mar 20, 2013

Virtual Reality only seemed like science fiction not that long ago but it's here now. Musicians are honing this, with the capabilty of streaming live concerts, music videos that indulge the viewer and makes it seems like their really there with their favorite artist. Only time will tell the direction and impact VR will have but it looks like an exciting future.