Digital Music Sales Decrease for First Time in 2013

According to recent reports, 2013 digital music sales closed with a decrease for the first time in 2013. According to Nielsen SoundScan, digital track sales fell 5.7%, and digital album sales fell 0.1%. A number of factors may have contributed to the decline, including the increasing popularity of streaming. Read the full details of the Nielsen Billboard 2013 Music Industry Report here, and more on why digital music sales may have decreased here.