Flagging disc sales, tour business send industry spinning

It's official: Nobody, from the mighty executive to the humble songwriter to the savviest analyst, has a clue what's going on in the music industry. Chaos continues to be the guiding principle in every facet of the pop landscape, as veterans and upstarts alike grapple with the unraveling of old business models and a deeply uncertain future. (Full article: 808 words)

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