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Old songs dominate music charts and playlists

Published Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Updated October 25

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What We Know — Key Points

  • In the first half of 2026, almost two-thirds of the music played (about 60%) on streaming services was released five or more years ago.

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  • BBC News

    The article emphasizes the challenges new artists face in breaking through and sustaining careers due to the dominance of older music and the impact of AI-assisted curation on music discovery.

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