Measuring sound: how data and streaming is impacting the music industry
Streaming services have taken a well-aimed kick at the music establishment, with the likes of Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music and Pandora all making it possible for artists today to have a hit without radio airplay, media coverage or, indeed, the public having even heard of them.
Now the dominant form of digital music listening, sales from on-demand streaming offset physical sales for the three music giants: Warner, Universal and Sony.
Advocates say these services have democratized music, driving the success of little known bands such as Oxford, England indie rockers Breaking Glass who this Read full story ›
Source: The Drum




