Music Industry Beats Digital Era Blues with Streaming
Thanks to streaming and the innovative business models of services such as Spotify, the music industry is back on a song now. But musicians do not seem to be enjoying the new tunes much.
Thanks to streaming and the innovative business models of services such as Spotify, the music industry is back on a song now. But musicians do not seem to be enjoying the new tunes much.
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