Harry styles in relation to Political Economy Theories from CharlDale Adorno argued that popular music is standardised. It follows the cash trap sequence, where labels replicate and mass-manufacture artists in order to make the most capital. Slide 1: This aspect of Adorno’s ideas relates more to the One Direction era of Harry Styles career. One Direction was a manufactured boyband with the intention of becoming ‘big stars’ This is opposed to what some may argue is an ‘authentic’ band who comes together in a garage and gig locally because they just want to make music. This makes them standardised as they were created and molded to fit the needs of the market in order to be able to sell and consequently make money … this also links to Marx ideas about capitalism. Once formed on X Factor by Simon Cowell, their early career followed the same format as previously popular boybands, even mirroring them musically, in outfit choice and in photo sh...
Music Business student at the University of Gloucestershire.