Industry Jul 15, 2026
Luminate Midyear Report 2026: R&B/Hip-Hop Falls, Dance Rises, CDs Surge 16% & More
In short
In the first half of the year, global on-demand audio streams grew by 9.8% and U.S. on-demand audio streams grew by 4.4%.
Originally published by
Billboard
The midyear report indicates a shift in music consumption trends. Dance music has seen a rise in popularity, while R&B/Hip-Hop has experienced a decline in the first half of the year. Physical media has also shown resilience, with CD sales surging by 16%.
Globally, on-demand audio streams increased by 9.8%, and in the U.S., the growth was 4.4% during the same period. Originally reported by Billboard.