Share this postPlatform & StreamWill Streaming Kill Downloading in 2017? Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreWill Streaming Kill Downloading in 2017? Platform & StreamDec 28, 2016Share this postPlatform & StreamWill Streaming Kill Downloading in 2017? Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareThis time last year, I continued my annual December tradition of shifting temporarily from reporter to prognosticator, and I made four fearless predictions for the 2016 music business. I didn't get them all right, but I came pretty darn close--and I'm doing it again for 2017.Filtering what’s happening in music to save you time, money and effort.Jay Z's Tidal streaming service has released a series of numbers -- but no new subscriber update -- in its year-end wrap up.Deezer and FC Barcelona have initiated a partnership with the “Sound of Barça” channel. Deezer announced a similar partnership with Manchester United.Loton Corp’s LiveXLive subsidiary has entered into an agreement with Big Boots Studios to build LXL Studios.Tune in tonight to watch a free webcast of Blackberry Smoke’s concert in Cleveland.In the shifting landscape of the music industry, more and more artists are turning from traditional record labels to streaming services to get their songs and their names out there.PreviousNext