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Many artists have used alter egos throughout music history. In 2024, these pseudonyms have a varied effect on the original artist's music streaming statistics. Read our full deep dive on aliases from Imogen Heap to Four Tet at: https://lnkd.in/emVx4dfx #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicnews

Christmas is only technically one day of the year. December 25. However, as far back as 1780 — the furthest point to when the lyrics of the classic English Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” can be traced — the holiday has been celebrated much longer than that. For years, spikes in listening around hits like Mariah Carey’s holiday essential, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” begin as early as November 1 and sustain their holiday-cheer-fueled dominance until January 2. Diving even further, it appears the jumps are bigger because holiday season streaming is starting earlier every year. In 2022, significant daily percent change for Mariah crossed 2% on November 12, then in 2023 it was November 11, and this year it was November 9. Year by year, day by day, the Christmas peak is happening sooner and sooner. Read the full deep dive into How the Holiday Music Season is Getting Longer and Longer at: https://lnkd.in/ecDnfr6P #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musictech #musicstreaming

What would the Coachella lineup look like if it were sorted by Spotify monthly listeners? 🎡 ☀️ Dive in and see which of your favorites got bumped up the list, or fell closer to the bottom. 🕺

The original #wicked soundtrack is soooo popular! 🎀💚 Thanks to buzz surrounding the movie, Wicked’s old recordings are flying high in the charts and surging on streaming platforms! ✨🧹 For more exciting, data-filled videos, follow us on TikTok and Instagram at Chartmetric! 📲 Video made by Jubran Haddad!

The holiday queen is back, singing everyone’s favorite (or least favorite) Christmas song! 🎄🤶 In just 30 days, Mariah gained over 20 million Spotify listeners last month — a staggering 73% increase from her usual listener base. ➡️ Swipe to see the yearly spike fueled by this Christmas classic! ❄️

After nearly two years on the road, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is approaching its final show. Among the ten openers who joined her, some were propelled into the mainstream, while others saw only modest bumps in their stats. 🪩🩷 💫 So, what truly turns an opener into a breakout star? Is it the number of dates they play, timing an album release around the tour, or an unpredictable X-factor? 👀

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ ‘Die With A Smile’ set a new record, joining Spotify’s Billions Club in just 96 days! But how does this achievement stack up against other top-charting hits released this year? 💿📈 Swipe to see your favorite tracks race to 1 billion! 👀➡️ #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicnews #spotify

The music industry is witnessing a transformative shift, with independent music now claiming over 40% of the global market share, valued at $30 billion—and projected to grow to $45 billion by 2029. A key player in this evolution? Community labels. Community labels are redefining what it means to represent artists in music. Investing in passion and potential, these entities are developing artists in ways that resonate with both their craft and their fans. Community label owner Simon J Karis of Nice Music Label shares, “I really am offering a catered scenario to each artist,” Karis tells Chartmetric. “No two setups look the same. [But] I try to describe to artists from the start that it is a collaboration." More so than majors or large indies, community labels operate with a strong DIY ethos, offering a personal, tailored approach to supporting artists. From handling metadata to helping with press and creative projects, these labels foster collaboration and innovation, even with limited resources. Read out full deep dive on How Community Labels are Elevating the New Indie Era at: https://lnkd.in/d6KuXzbt #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicnews #recordlabel

Picture this: an up-and-coming artist is ready to release their next big track. After spending countless hours in their home studio perfecting the sound and creating engaging social media content, they’re finally set to drop it. Ideally, they hope the track will go viral, but in reality, things rarely unfold that way—even for established artists. After dropping the track at midnight on Friday, they saw a quick surge in streams and engagement over the weekend, mostly driven by early excitement on social media. However, as the initial buzz faded, many listeners moved on to other songs. Eventually, streaming numbers stabilized, leaving behind a core group of dedicated fans who truly connected with the track. That’s when the track found its true market fit. In business, Product-Market Fit refers to the moment when a product satisfies a strong market demand. For artists, this is when their music resonates deeply with their audience, creating lasting engagement and generating momentum beyond an initial release. PMF in music is about understanding how well an artistic output meets the needs and preferences of its audience, which can be identified through data and insights. Read our full insights on How Artists Can Find Their Market Fit at How Music Charts: https://lnkd.in/eQNSC-dk Article and visuals made by Jubran Haddad for Chartmetric! #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicnews #artistadvice

Identify Rising Stars With Chartmetric's All-New Talent Search Tool! 🔎 One of the greatest challenges facing the music industry today is how to identify artists who are capable of building large, engaged fanbases. Artists typically exhibit signals very early in their careers that end up resulting in long-term success. But with far more artists releasing music globally today than at any point in the past, it is almost impossible for anyone to have sufficient awareness of the marketplace. Enter Chartmetric’s all-new Talent Search tool: a powerful solution that empowers you to discover talent more intuitively than ever before. The tool analyzes data for over 11 million artists to identify common “signals” and scores nearly 400k artists based on their potential. The best part of all? It's free and live NOW for all Chartmetric premium users! Simply head to the "A&R" tab on your navigation bar to try today. Read our full product update here: https://lnkd.in/e4CQhWtV #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musictech #musicnews #musicdiscovery