The 2025 CD Revival: Burned, Bought, and Back Again - Episode 140

On this episode of the Music Matters Media podcast, we dive into the surprising resurgence of CDs and why Gen Z is embracing them. From the nostalgia and novelty of physical media to uncompressed, audiophile-level sound quality, CDs are making a serious comeback. We explore how they offer affordability compared to vinyl, give fans true ownership of music without relying on streaming, and fuel collector culture with exclusive content and limited editions. If you're curious about why CDs are spinning back into style, this is the episode for you! Article references: https://www.howtogeek.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-cds-and-why-theyre-coming-back/ https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/compact-disc-revival-reasons-gen-z-millennial-nostalgia-5129851 Visit our website: https://musicmattersmedia.com/ All Music Matters Media links: linktr.ee/musicmattersmedia