Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music (2001) is a documentary, music film.

The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.

Cast

Thurston Moore

Self - Narrator (voice)

Chuck D

Self

Ani DiFranco

Self

Michael Franti

Self

Kathleen Hanna

Self

Reebee Garafolo

Self

Dave Marsh

Self

Robert McChesney

Self

Shirley Halperin

Self