When It Comes to Streaming Music Services, Yes, There’s a Generation Gap

March 17, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment 553 Views

Here’s the truth: the older you are, the less likely you are to try any of the new music streaming services. You’re perfectly happy with your CDs, vinyl and digital downloads. However, if you’re under the age of 25, you don’t really see the point in anything physical. Why possess something when you can access it–often for free? Statista frames it this way.

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