January 20, 2026

Record stores, I love the feel, I love the smell, I love the mood. That's why I keep going to record stores.

Are Physical Music Sales Really Making a Comeback in 2026?

For years, the narrative around music consumption has been fairly settled. Streaming won. Downloads faded. Physical formats became a niche curiosity kept alive by collectors and nostalgists. And yet, as we move through 2026, physical music is back in the conversation again. Not as a replacement for streaming, but as something else entirely. This article […]