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‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback
Source: The Guardian · Published
As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming CDs appear to be having a resurgence . John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found that CD sales are up 16%. With this in mind, we asked music fans why they favour discs over other formats, and if it…
Key points
- As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming CDs appear to be having a resurgence .
- John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found that CD sales are up 16%.
- With this in mind, we asked music fans why they favour discs over other formats, and if it…
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