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    The Brave New World of Online Music Streaming

    The latest revolution in the business of music is Internet streaming—but some creative artists complain they’re being left behind. How do they get paid when listeners have come to depend on getting music for free? Will all but the biggest-name performers have to find other sources of income just to stay alive?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The latest revolution in the business of music is Internet streaming—but some creative artists complain they’re being left behind. How do they get paid when listeners have come to depend on getting music for free? Will all but the biggest-name performers have to find other sources of income just to stay alive?

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    The Brave New World of Online Music Streaming
    1. 0:00Fort Hood Court Martial Begins
    2. 8:07The Brave New World of Online Music StreamingYou’re reading this
    3. 43:45Why is The Washington Post selling now?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Casey Rae-Hunter

      Future of Music Coalition

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    The Brave New World of Online Music Streaming
    1. 0:00Fort Hood Court Martial Begins
    2. 8:07The Brave New World of Online Music StreamingYou’re reading this
    3. 43:45Why is The Washington Post selling now?
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