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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Metal Band Releases New Album on N64 Cartridge

Last year saw the highest vinyl record sales since 1984, signaling a strong desire among music enthusiasts to return to a simpler time of physical media. Even cassette tapes are making a comeback, with major artists including Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift releasing their material on the iconic plastic, four-inch audio reels. Now, self-described "party slam" metal band Party Cannon is taking the nostalgia play - often framed as an act of defiance against greedy and AI-slop-infested streaming platforms - to a new level.
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fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Streaming growth, vinyl dominance highlight Luminate 2025 report

Global music streams hit a record 5.1 trillion in 2025, driven by growth in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil and surging Latin, Rock, and Christian genres.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Oasis reunion and Taylor Swift vinyls fuel boom year for UK music industry

UK music consumption grew 4.9% in 2025, led by physical-format resurgence, vinyl sales surge, touring acts and strong album-equivalent numbers.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Gen Zers and millennials flock to so-called analogs islands 'because because so little of their life feels tangible' | Fortune

People across generations are turning from digital life toward tactile, low-tech activities and analog formats for comfort, tangibility, and deliberate experience.
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