article_snippet: The change comes after the music industry agreed a global release date for singles and albums, as digital downloads and streaming replace the traditional music store as a measure of popularity.
article_snippet: UK singles currently come out on Sundays and albums a day later, but the The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) - which represents the worldwide record industry - announced last month UK singles were introducing Friday as a global release day from summer.
article_snippet: This makes use of digital downloads, which mean music can be downloaded anywhere in the world at the same time.
article_snippet: The IFPI hopes that by synchronising release dates around the world, there will be more excitment built up around new singles and it will decrease piracy.
article_snippet: It will mean people will be able to access songs at the same time anywhere around the world and will help artists who wish to publicise people music through social media.
highlights_snippet: Move follows a change in record industry of the global new release day .
  