2025 : The Year In Buying Music [part 1]

In 2025, the author reflects on a year filled with personal renovation projects and the ambitious goal of downsizing their extensive CD collection. The rise of digital downloads has transformed their music consumption; they now juggle physical and digital formats and take advantage of music streaming. Concert attendance soared in the latter half of the year, with notable performances from bucket list acts like Peter Godwin and DEVO, underscoring a connection between music and personal joy amid tumultuous times.

Given this mix of nostalgia and new experiences, it raises the question: How do our evolving music preferences reflect our personal and societal transformations? Are we seeking comfort in the familiar, or are we actively embracing change?

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