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National Album Day 2026: Why the Album Format Endures
National Album Day 2026 put vinyl LP sales up 25% year-on-year, according to the BPI. Here is what the numbers say about why the album still matters in a streaming-first market.
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How the UK's Film and TV Expenditure Credit Works: 34%, 39% and 53%
Britain's Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit has replaced a patchwork of film and TV tax reliefs. Here is who qualifies, what each rate means, and how the 80% cap and visual effects uplift change the math.
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How Gold and Platinum Records Work in the Streaming Age
A Gold or Platinum plaque no longer means half a million or a million sales. Here is how the RIAA counts streams, downloads and discs, who audits the claim, and what it costs.
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US Music Revenue Hit $6 Billion in Early 2026: What Drove It
US recorded music revenue reached about $6 billion in the first half of 2026, up 6.9%. Streaming still supplies most of it, but vinyl, CDs and sync licensing grew fastest.
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Where UK Music Money Came From in 2025: Streams, Vinyl and More
UK recorded music revenue rose for an 11th straight year in 2025, passing £1.5 billion for the first time. Here is how streaming, vinyl and the smaller revenue lines each contributed.
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The Streaming Era Is Changing Again: What Comes After Subscription Overload?
The shift from dozens of standalone subscriptions toward bundling, ad-supported tiers, and consolidation — and the forces actually driving it.
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The Return of Physical Media: Why Vinyl, Blu-rays, and Cartridges Are Selling Again
The real reasons collectors and younger buyers are turning back to physical formats, beyond nostalgia.