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As 2025 comes to an end, we can see signs that the music industry may be ready to move on from a model that hasn’t really changed in over a decade. Every mode of distributing music to the public has ...

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Data firm Luminate’s music streaming data shows where the industry is headed in 2025—from 2024’s big year for pop to growth in international subscribers. [Photo: Unique Nicole/WireImage/Getty Images; ...

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Spotify and YouTube Music both offer great streaming experiences, whether you're working or relaxing. But which one is the better fit for you? I compare them on price, content, audio quality, and more ...

The number of tracks available on music streaming services is shooting further and further into the stratosphere. Another number is growing as well: tracks that are uploaded and then never played. A ...

Music streaming services all offer massive libraries for a monthly fee. Also: How much do they pay artists? Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

In recent years, a narrative has emerged pitting streaming services against traditional music sales, particularly CDs and vinyl. Social media posts often circulate claiming that a single CD sale is ...