Internet Radio Death Knell

Web radio faces its death knell | Technology | Guardian Unlimited Technology

But something is bugging SoundExchange, and falling CD sales is probably it. CD sales fell 15% in the first half this year compared to the same time last year, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and that's an ongoing trend, says Van Dyke.

Falling CD sales are causing the labels to push for revenue from play services rather than product sales,