The banks of the recording industry continued to erode in 2009, according to the latest data from the IFPI. The global trade group noted that ‘trade revenues’ declined 7.2 percent last year to $17.03 billion, while physical assets tanked another 12.7 percent to $11.93 billion.  The figures were disclosed in the annual ‘Recording Industry In … Continue reading $17 Billion: What the Global Recording Industry Is Worth Today