# USB Albums Looking to the Future of Music, Junk Science Releases the Phoenix Down USB CD By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-05-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoenix-down-usb-cd References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/phoenix-down.php) & [modernshark](http://modernshark.com/junk-science-scott-thorough-phoenix-down-custom-molded-rubber-usb-flash-drive-pre-order) Junk Science and Scott Thorough, a hip-hop group from New York, are releasing their [Phoenix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix) Down USB CD. Instead of releasing their album on a CD, they have opted for the more convenient and super small compact device of the USB. In the form of a pixelated feather, the Phoenix Down USB CD will contain the group's full album, which includes instrumentals and acapella versions of songs, along with a folder of bonus remixes -- plus much more. The USB is soft, flexible and made of rubber. Not only is the Phoenix Down USB CD a handy portable device, it also represents the trio's musical aesthetic with its pixelated appearance as they have "8-bit-heavy sound and lyrics," according to Cool Hunting. As the popularity of the [CD as a music storage device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dm15) is decreasing, it seems like the USB is the next generation of album formats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **USB Albums:** Opportunity for musicians to release their albums on USB devices instead of CDs. - **Compact Music Storage:** Increasing demand for small and portable music storage devices like USB. - **Digital Album Experiences:** Musicians incorporating bonus content and interactive elements in digital album formats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Industry:** Opportunity for artists, record labels, and distributors to transition from CDs to USB albums. - **Consumer Electronics:** Growing market for compact music storage devices like USB drives. - **Creative Design:** Creating innovative and visually appealing USB album designs to enhance the music listening experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Digitally Enabled CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cd-player.md) - [Sustainable Indie Album Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-music.md) - [Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-device.md) - [Minimalist CD Player Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyl-cover.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Millennium Technology Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought-x-napster.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md)