Which major music streaming merger created one of the largest digital music distribution platforms in 2014, significantly changing how artists could independently release their music?

The music industry has been dramatically transformed by streaming platforms and their strategic mergers. These business moves have reshaped how artists distribute music, how fans discover new sounds, and how revenue flows throughout the ecosystem. This trivia question explores one of the most significant brand mergers in music streaming history that changed the industry landscape and created a powerhouse in the digital music space.

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Spotify's acquisition of SoundCloud
Apple's purchase of Beats Music, which later became Apple Music
Amazon's acquisition of Pandora to create Amazon Music
Google's merger of YouTube with Tidal to form YouTube Music