German music industry sees vinyl sales rise again

The German Music Industry Association has published its annual figures. Although streaming services and AI productions are popular, the desire for quality remains unbroken, as evidenced by rising vinyl sales.

The German Music Industry Association recently published its annual figures for the music sector in Germany. The data highlight the continued popularity of streaming services and AI-generated productions. At the same time, vinyl record sales are increasing again, indicating an unbroken desire for high-quality physical media.

This development illustrates the balance between digital convenience and the pursuit of quality in the industry. The exact figures on growth rates are detailed in the published reports, emphasizing the market's resilience amid technological changes.

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Deezer disclosed on May 4 that 44 percent of all songs uploaded to its platform—around 75,000 daily—are AI-generated, up sharply from 10 percent in January and 28 percent last September. Despite this surge, the tracks account for just 1-3 percent of listening time, thanks to detection tools that flag 85 percent for demonetization and exclude them from recommendations.

U.S. music publishing revenue rose to 7.3 billion dollars in 2025. The National Music Publishers’ Association highlighted losses from Spotify and Amazon subscription bundles at its annual meeting.

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Spotify announced strong results from its audiobook offerings during its annual Investor Day presentations on May 21. Listening hours rose 60 percent year over year. The company also revealed plans for new subscription tiers later this year.

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