NYU’s PhD in Recorded Music supports artistic, technical, and industry research in sound production, music culture, and entrepreneurship. Students explore production aesthetics, music rights, innovation, and technology while developing portfolios and publications. Ideal for sound professionals who want to research the future of music, distribution, and artist development in the digital age.
Developing AI-assisted mastering tools that adapt to genre-specific production aesthetics
Case study on viral music trends across TikTok and Spotify discovery algorithms
Designing blockchain-based platforms for transparent music royalty tracking and payments
Evaluating sonic branding strategies in immersive retail and hospitality environments
Analyzing the economics of short-form audio licensing in social media
Audio storytelling and the rise of narrative-driven music albums in digital platforms
Researching independent artist growth models through crowdfunding and micro-patronage
Study of gender representation in executive production credits across major labels
Virtual concert design: Technical, social, and economic outcomes of avatar-led performances
Mapping cross-cultural genre blending in global streaming charts
Sonic branding and neuroaesthetic response in commercial ad music
Comparing acoustic trends before and after label acquisition of breakout artists
Legal and ethical frameworks for sampling in generative AI music tools
Digitizing and curating endangered analog music archives for online access
Sociological study of fandom economies in digital-first music communities
Studio ergonomics and neurocognitive flow states in long-form audio production
Narrative worldbuilding across transmedia music IPs and artist brands
Developing equitable revenue models for streaming cooperatives and artist-owned platforms
Experimental spatial audio installations for immersive museum and gallery spaces
Artist-as-entrepreneur: Mapping creative control across independent vs. label-driven pathways
Redefine sound and music culture with NYU’s Recorded Music PhD program.
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