According to a music business analysis report, the U.K. saw an increase of music sales in 2017 and predicts another ten years or so before sales of music are more in line with the times of 2001.

They attribute the growth in music sales to be related to music streaming.

Great for the U.K.! But, what about us here in the U.S.?

Well, remember, just about every music trend to explode started in the U.K. We cannot deny the possibility that trends evolving over there might have an impact on our music world here in the U.S.

Should we be optimistic that more people are going to buy music in 2018? Read this article to draw your own conclusion.