Episode 133: The 18%: Why Super Fans Are Keeping Music Alive (and Festivals Are Failing)

In this episode of Songs That Don't Suck, Mark Bradbourne dives into Luminate’s 2024 mid-year report, unpacks the decline of music festivals, champions physical media, and shares five fresh tracks from Goose, The Royston Club, The Trusted, Grace Potter, and Spinal Tap (ft. Elton John). Are you part of the 18%? Let’s find out. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky

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