US music subscriptions surpass 100 million and vinyl still rising
Streaming remains hugely lucrative as US subscriber numbers pass the 100 million mark, according to a new report from the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA). Vinyl also remains on the uptick with young consumers.
It’s official – streaming services remain the absolute champion of music consumption.
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