‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback
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As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streamingCDs appear to be having a resurgence. John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found ...
As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming
CDs appear to be having a resurgence. John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found that CD sales are up 16%.
With this in mind, we asked music fans why they favour discs over other formats, and if it is a new preference or a lifetime habit.
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