Benjamin Burkhart

Dr. Benjamin Burkhart is an Acting Professor for the History and Theory of Popular Music at the Institute of Musicology and Music Education, Justus Liebig University Giessen, since summer semester 2024. His research bridges media studies, music technology, and sociomateriality of popular music.

• University: Justus Liebig University Giessen
• Department: Institute of Musicology and Music Education
• Academic Rank: Professor

His work focuses on auditory media cultures, digital platforms, and qualitative music research. He explores jazz production cultures on TikTok, historical music devices, and discourse analysis of reggae/dancehall. Articles highlight his expertise in music-technology intersections, postwar audio design, and sociopolitical commentary in music videos.

• Key Projects: Habilitation on jazz on TikTok
• Editorial Role: Co-editing "Creative Music Practice Across Platforms" (2025)

He has examined music journalism, media analysis, and material culture since 2015.