Women Driving Increased UK Music Sales

UK women are using digital downloads to circumvent intimidating record store employees and driving a resurgence in music sales according to research. The study also shows that as many or more women than men read UK rock magazines like Kerrang! and Q.  Women also spend more time than men listening to music with record labels speculating that the rise in digital downloads means they now find it quicker and easier to explore new artists.  (The Guardian)