Streaming has revolutionized the music industry in countless ways, including how songs are penned, the Wall Street Journal says. Hit songs are being written to keep pace with how sites like Spotify track success and pay artists, resulting in shorter tracks. The Journal cites analysis from blogger Michael Tauberg, who concludes that hit songs have shrunk by more than 30 seconds since 2000 (when top tracks were often over 4 minutes). Today, two-thirds of hit tracks are under three minutes. This rewards musicians, who are only paid for a stream after a song reaches the 30-second mark.

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