Consumer engagement with music streaming continues to soar according to research from the Digital Media Association (DIMA), with listeners spending more time and more money on music than they did five years ago
94% of streamers like or love their streaming services;
50% of streamers listen to streaming services every day;
Streamers are spending 27% more on recorded music, including streaming subscriptions, than 5 years ago;
Global music streaming revenues have reached over $22BN, around 70% of total global recorded music revenues (IFPI Global Music Report 2026);
Streaming services face legislative and regulatory challenges in several territories.
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Digital Media Association (DIMA), the trade association representing the leading music streaming services including Amazon, Apple Music, Feed.fm, Pandora, Qobuz, Pandora, Spotify and YouTube, revealed that 50% of consumers are listening to their streaming services every day – rising to 58% for paid subscribers.
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