In 2024, UK music sales surged to a record £2.4 billion, surpassing the previous high set in 2001. Major releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Billie Eilish drove consumer spending, with streaming subscriptions contributing significantly. Taylor Swift’s album topped sales charts while Noah Kahan had the biggest single. Despite the success, the music industry’s revenue still falls short of inflation-adjusted figures from 2001, and concerns persist over fair compensation for artists in the streaming landscape.