Gen Z Is Bringing CDs Back, but They’re Missing One Important Piece of the Puzzle

Believe it or not, the CD—yes, that CD— is having a resurgence. In fact, new data reveals that Gen Z seems to be buying up the outdated music format without even having a way to play it. The info came to light in Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report. While vinyl has been the big physical media…