With the arrival of Apple Music, continued growth of Spotify, and a vinyl revival, it’s clear that the music business is in a state of flux. So how will the way we find, play and share music change in the future? In the first of two reports we see how Spotify and vinyl are shaping the industry.

While CDs and MiniDisc players might be relegated to the technology dustbin, as people choose to buy or rent digital files rather than spend money on physical music, vinyl records have experienced a resurgence. And it's being fuelled largely by music fans under the age of 35.

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The nostalgic charm of the analogue is bringing more people in vinyl stores looking for a tangible version of the music they like. Stores like ‘Pie & Vinyl' are capitalising on the vinyl revival offering a hybrid retail experience with a wider appeal than a simple record store.