"Though much less sexy than vinyl, which continues a nearly two-decade resurgence to some $1.4 billion in 2024 revenue, per the RIAA, CDs are easier and cheaper to make and more convenient to bring to gigs. And as musicians continue to invest in the production of albums, even small batches of 250 or 500 can help subsidize projects. And anything that benefits Bay Area artists like those listed below can't be bad."
"Idris Ackamoor is in the midst of a late-career burst of activity, and his latest album Artistic Being captures a particularly ambitious evening. Presented as part of Underground Jazz Cabaret at The Lab in San Francisco, Artistic Being features narratives by Danny Glover and Rhodessa Jones (Ackamoor's longtime creative partner in the theatrical group Cultural Odyssey), and an orchestrally expanded version of The Pyramids performing a richly textured score that comments on the drama and emotion of the stories at hand."
Compact-disc sales increased modestly in 2024, generating $541 million according to the RIAA. Vinyl continues a stronger resurgence, reaching about $1.4 billion in 2024 revenue. CDs remain easier and cheaper to manufacture and are more convenient to bring to gigs. Nostalgia among Gen X, novelty from Gen Z, and blockbuster artists selling merchandise contributed to the uptick. Musicians can recoup costs by pressing small batches of 250–500 CDs to subsidize album projects. Bay Area artists benefit from these trends, with notable local releases including Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra.
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