πŸ“€ Gen Z discovers the joy of jewel cases

CDs: The comeback kid of 2024

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πŸ”¦ SPOTLIGHT

Who knew nostalgia could sound so crisp at 44.1 kHz?

CDs are staging an unexpected comeback, outselling digital albums nearly 3 to 1. Turns out, those shiny discs aren't just makeshift coasters anymore.

This surprising resurgence has left industry experts scratching their heads and music lovers reaching for their old jewel cases. While streaming services still reign supreme and digital downloads fade into obscurity, this CD renaissance challenges our assumptions about music consumption in the digital age.

What's driving this unlikely trend? Read on to find out.

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