Music Streaming Takes Dominant Role In Industry The latest numbers from the Recording Industry Association of America show that streaming music brought in more money than digital downloads and physical releases for the first time last year.

Music Streaming Takes Dominant Role In Industry

Music Streaming Takes Dominant Role In Industry

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The latest numbers from the Recording Industry Association of America show that streaming music brought in more money than digital downloads and physical releases for the first time last year.

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