Music and media simply belong together. Radio and television, advertising and cinema, smartphones, MP3 players, and streaming services have ensured that music accompanies us constantly in our daily lives: Of the 16 hours a day that we are awake, we listen to music for an average of at least five hours. Music reveals its impact not through reading, but through listening and seeing. This book therefore addresses the important music media for listening and viewing, as well as their content. At the same time, the book offers a journey through the development and history of music in the media: It explores the most significant and exciting events, insights, and anecdotes, making the evolution and transformation of media music from the beginnings of sound recording to the latest offerings and developments comprehensible.