Beyond Streaming: How Independent Artists Are Making Physical Music Their Own

Photo Credit:  Arturo A From CDs and USB drives to collectable digital-physical hybrids, independent musicians are finding new ways to sell their music directly to fans and give people something more meaningful than another link to stream. For over a decade, streaming platforms have prioritised access over ownership, reshaping discovery and distribution. Yet in a crowded digital market, independent musicians are turning to physical media: vinyl, CDs, cassettes, USB drives, and hybrid physical-digital objects. Not out of nostalgia, but as […]