Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists

The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

Published on RocksNews: 24 Oct 2026, 23:33 UTC
Updated: 24 Oct 2026, 23:33 UTC
Language: English

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The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

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