Total Album Equivalent Consumption In the U.S. Increased 23% in 2018: International Acts Go Mainstream and Female Artists Lead the Way

Amid an array of choice when it comes to platforms and devices for media consumption, one thing remains constant: Americans’ unwavering love for music. According to Nielsen, the music industry experienced significant overall growth in 2018, with total album equivalent audio consumption up 23% over 2017, driven by a 49% increase in on-demand audio song streams compared to last year.