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Brian Fauteux is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, specializing in Popular Music Studies and Media Studies. He holds a PhD in Communication from Concordia University and completed his postdoctoral fellowship in Media & Cultural Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on the intersections of music industries, cultural studies, and sound studies. He has authored two significant books, "Music Range: Culture Canadian Campus Radio" and "Music Orbit: Satellite Radio Streaming Space Age", which explore the complexities of music radio and its evolution in the digital age. Fauteux’s recent projects investigate issues such as copyright, cultural labor, and the impact of digital streaming on independent musicians. His work emphasizes the importance of community and the role of policy in shaping the music landscape, contributing to scholarly discussions regarding sustainability and equity within the Canadian music industry.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management