U.S. CD Sales Surge 45.7% in First Half of 2026, RIAA Report Shows
On September 6, 2026, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released its first‑half 2026 recorded‑music revenue...
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U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Rises 6.9% in H1 2026 as CD and Vinyl Sales Surge
A surprising surge in CDs and vinyl has pushed U.S. recorded‑music revenue up 6.9% year‑over‑year to $6.0 billion in the fir...
RIAA and IFPI Launch Voluntary AI-Labeling System for Music Tracks
On July 10 2026, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industr...
IFPI and RIAA Propose Voluntary AI Music Labels to Clarify Song Origins
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announce...
RIAA, IFPI and Allies Propose Voluntary AI-Labeling System for Streaming Tracks
A coalition of major music‑industry groups unveiled a voluntary framework to flag songs that use generative artificial intellige...
RIAA and IFPI Push for Unified AI Music Labels on Streaming Platforms
On July 10 2026, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industr...
Streaming Dominates U.S. Music Revenue, Vinyl Revives, and Industry Jobs Reach 2.5 Million
By 2024 the U.S. music market had shifted almost entirely to digital platforms, with streaming and downloads accounting for 84 % o...
Music Industry 2025: Streaming Dominates, Vinyl Revives, and Jobs Remain Strong
In 2025, the U.S. music market is being reshaped by digital consumption, yet physical formats are quietly making a comeback. Accor...