This reads like a college textbook; I think I recall the author teaches such classes. It’s a bit more dry (it’s hard to keep royalties calculations exciting), but really explains the nuts and bolts of the modern commercial music scene. I don’t necessarily want to be part of the mass music business, but it’s really helpful to understand how it works and where the money and incentives go. Frequently updated; I bought this edition shortly after publication in October 2023.