Australian downloads continue to dip in 2014

RHIAN JONES

The digital download market in Australia is suffering a continued decline attributed to the rising presence and popularity of streaming platforms.

In the third week of 2014, single track sales are down 11.9% from 2012, with digital album sales down 13.3%, according to The Music Network.

This time last year digital album sales were up 18.1% on the previous year according to Nielsen SoundScan figures.

Meanwhile, new streaming service Beats Music is sitting at No.2 on iTunes free apps ...

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