Diggin' In The Digits

We're back with Vol. 12 of DITD Bites. Two topics today that are close to each other. Firstly, off the back of our Lighter Note on Joe Rogan, Ben tackles the Spotify side of the story. And Charlie asks the question "is old music killing new music?".

TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (1:19)
Rogan/Spotify - (18:03)
Old Vs New Music - (49:12)
Lighter Note - (1:20:13)

Articles featured in the episode:
"Spotify vs Musicians: 10 things to read to better understand the debate" By Stuart Dredge
MRC/Billboard End Of Year Report (PDF)
"Is Old Music Killing New Music?" By Ted Gioia
"6 reasons why old music is endangering the music of today and the future" By Alan Cross
"Old Music Isn’t Killing New Music" By Zack O'Malley Greenberg

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