Okay, so get this: a new music industry report just revealed some seriously wild trends. CDs are not only back, but their sales growth is actually *outpacing* vinyl right now! It's a massive rise. The most mind-boggling detail? Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennial buyers, who are apparently driving a lot of this growth, don't even own a CD player. Like, what?! Are we purely collecting these for the art, the booklet, or just to show love for our favorite artists without ever popping them into a stereo? This totally flips my understanding of physical media in 2026. Is it peak nostalgia, a craving for tangible ownership in a streaming-dominated world, or something else entirely? What are your theories on why CDs are having such an unexpected moment? #Music #Culture #Technology https://stereogum.com/2505361/cd-sales-… 🔗