What has been the impact of streaming music services on different areas of the music industry?

In this essay question (2500 words) you should focus on how streaming music services have changed how two or three areas of the music industry operate. This is a broad question and you are encouraged to focus your answer on a small area to ensure you stay within the word count. Points to consider could be:

• Does this affect how record labels release and market music?
• What financial impact does this have on an artist?
• Has this had an affect on manufacturers?
• What has the impact been on traditional download stores?
• Have royalty collection companies had to broker deals to include streaming music on their royalty payments?

You are required to research the topic, making reference to any sources used within your work. Any sources referenced should conform to a recognised referencing system e.g.

Harvard referencing.