Industry Jul 15, 2026
Luminate Midyear Report: Streaming Growth Continues, CD Sales See Unexpected Rise
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
Global on-demand audio streams have seen a 9.8% increase in the first half of the year, indicating continued growth in music consumption. In the United States, on-demand audio streams grew by 4.4%. The report also highlights a significant 16% surge in CD sales, an unexpected trend in the current digital music landscape.
Originally reported by Billboard.
Originally reported by Billboard.