The Jukebox from Power: How Soundscapes Reflect and Reinforce Social Hierarchies
The neon hummed, casting a hazy glow throughout the chrome and vinyl of the diner. Steam rose from a mug of espresso, and the air hung thick with the scent of frying bacon and unstated wishes. Over within the nook, a gleaming Wurlitzer, a monument to a bygone period, stood sentinel. Its brightly coloured buttons…