Feels like Apple started the 'consume' thing with iPods - especially the autofill option. "Yeah, just fill it up with random music, please."
I don't believe a significant number of kids are turning away from streaming. Or buying vinyl or tapes. Still a niche thing.
Dad?! lol
Charts are weird now - based on streams, downloads, radio airplay and, way down the list, actual sales.
Music isn't consumed as it was. And arguably doesn't mean as much to kids, as it used to.
BUT well-crafted pop music is still well-crafted pop music. See: Taylor Swift's Antihero...