Mediagazer: Young musicians are racking up millions of streaming plays from teens who discover their songs in the background of YouTube influencer and tutorial videos (Alexis Petridis/The Guardian)

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Alexis Petridis / The Guardian:

Young musicians are racking up millions of streaming plays from teens who discover their songs in the background of YouTube influencer and tutorial videos — Instead of radio or the music press, today's teens are discovering songs in the background of YouTube videos - creating a new breed of superstars unknown to adults

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The Daily Beast:

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