music meets data

Music Meets Data: Cherie Hu on Next Era of Industry Intelligence

At the crossroads of where music meets data, Cherie HU and Water & Music are redefining industry analysis through AI data, investment trends, and startup innovation – all while questioning the cultural impact of shifting business incentives.

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Report Unpacks Gender Equity in Music One Pronoun at a Time

Chartemetric’s latest Make Music Equal report uses over one million artists’ pronouns to reveal the real state of gender equity in music and the music industry.

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Chartmetric 2024 Report

Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis

Stats tell a story, but it can be a leading one. Now Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis and comparison tools.

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Why songs are peaking faster and then fading away?

Why songs are peaking faster and then fading away

1990s music fads came and went, but today’s viral songs and stars fade even faster. Using Spotify’s Top 50 charts, Chartmetric uncovered the fleeting nature of modern pop stardom and looked at why songs are peaking faster than ever.

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indigenous musicians go viral

Indigenous Musicians Go Viral with Community over Clicks

Artists including Xiuhtezcatl, Geneviève Gros-Louis, and Cecil Tso are redefining success, as they and other indigenous musicians go viral by prioritizing community, cultural roots, and authentic connections over clicks.

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Songs Are Reaching 1 Billion Spotify Streams Faster Than Ever

Growing global streaming consumption, TikTok, and pop culture are accelerating the rate at which songs reach 1 billion Spotify streams.

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Chartmetric Report reveals an Overcrowded Music Industry

Chartmetric’s new report shows an overcrowded music industry with millions of artists competing for listeners. Shockingly, most struggle to get even 10 plays a month a reminder of just how. Continue reading

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Chartmetric 2024 Report

Chartmetric 2024 Report: new Superstars, Glocalization, More

Discover the highlights from the Chartmetric 2024 Report including new superstars, trigger cities, glocalization and more: One of several shockers: of the 11 million Spotify profiles tracked by Chartmetric, only 1.58 million (14%) have more than 10 listeners per month.

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Alter Egos: The Data Behind Musician Pseudonyms

Many artists have used alter egos throughout music history. In 2024, these musician pseudonyms have a varied effect on the original artist’s music streaming statistics.

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An international Hair Metal comeback is here!

Although it fell out of fashion with the rise of grunge, the sound paired with big hair, flashy costumes, and excessive makeup is raising hell far beyond the Sunset Strip. An international Hair Metal comeback is in full swing.

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How New K-Pop Groups Grow Their Fanbase Online

Learn how new K-pop groups grow massive fanbase online. KISS OF LIFE, RIIZE, and ILLIT are among the emerging K-pop artists mastering the art of social media marketing.

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