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The story of MTV: The downfall of music disrupter

Written by Farhan Mutaqin, PhD Researcher, University of Edinburgh

The Buggles' song "Video Killed the Radio Star" became the first video clip to be broadcast on MTV.Ilustrasi: Rino/The Conversation, CC BY

When The Buggles’ music video “Video Killed the Radio Star” aired on August 1, 1981, it marked a historic moment for both television and music. The day marked the launch of the Music Television...

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Green Technology for Sustainable Development, Hise…
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The Executive Talk: ZEN Corporation Group PCL (SET…
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JCB and Shopee announce strategic partnership to o…
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Rubik's Brand Ltd. Presents the WCA World Champion…
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STARLUX Orders 12 A350-1000s and five A350-900s
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Taitung and Japan discuss quarantine and inspectio…
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Besrey Celebrates Seventh Anniversary with Giveawa…
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Fujitsu Launches Japan's First System for Automati…
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Kereta Cepat Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh.wisely/Shutterstock● Masalah utang kereta cepat Whoosh menunjukkan adanya ketergantungan dalam sistem ekonomi global.● Angka penumpang yang tinggi belum...

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