Vinyl revival: Is physical music making a comeback?
Vinyl records, CDs and cassettes are all experiencing a resurgence – some may have thought this was a trend but as time progresses it's clear that there's something deeper going on.
Streaming has made everything easier and more convenient, with skippable tracks and quick music discovery – but physical formats are a commitment to an album.
Small effort changes can alter the experience entirely.
Music News Blitz writer Bella Ford reports.
Music news: CDs, cassettes and vinyl enjoying a resurgence in a digital world
For years, it seemed like streaming had dealt the final blow to physical music. Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube put nearly every song ever recorded directly into our pockets.
Vinyl racks were pushed to the back corners of thrift stores, cassettes were considered retro curiosities, and CDs collected dust in glove compartments.
But in 2025, the story looks very different. Sales of vinyl records are at their highest in decades.
Cassettes, once left for dead, are popping up on merch tables at indie shows.
Even CDs, long dismissed as outdated, are enjoying a quiet resurgence.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz delves deeper into this phenomenon and why physical music has made such a powerful comeback.