Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music rescued the music industry. Ben spoke with me about why streaming music has been a letdown for many musicians. The challenges reflect a larger question: What happens when the promise of making a living online from music, writing or building apps doesn’t match the reality? Shira: How has streaming changed the music industry? Largely because of Spotify and other subscriptions, streaming provided the industry something it never had before: regular monthly revenue.

Source: International New York Times March 22, 2021 16:14 UTC