The Evolution of Music Downloads: Embracing the Digital Age

The music industry is increasingly embracing the Internet, with bands like Idlewild adapting to the digital age. Portable music players and cell phones have transformed how we listen to music, creating new revenue streams. In 2004, legal music downloads surged, with over 200 million songs sold in the US and Europe. Despite this growth, illegal downloads remain a significant threat, leading to numerous lawsuits and prosecutions.

How have portable music players and cell phones impacted the way we listen to music?

• They have made music less accessible.

• They have made live concerts more popular.

• They have decreased music sales.

• They have transformed the way we listen to music.

What was the trend in legal music downloads in 2004 in the US and Europe?

• They doubled.

• They decreased significantly.

• They remained the same.

• They rose tenfold.

How many sites were offering legal music downloads according to the transcript?

• 230 sites

• 1000 sites

• 100 sites

• 500 sites

What is a major ongoing challenge for the music industry despite the growth of legal downloads?

• Lack of new artists

• Illegal downloads

• High production costs

• Decline in concert attendance

What legal actions have been taken against illegal downloaders?

• They have been given free music.

• They have been sued and prosecuted.

• They have been rewarded.

• They have been ignored.