SoundCloud has printed its first-ever “Music Intelligence Report,” an annual snapshot of the platform’s prime artists, breakout tracks and the style shifts shaping the sound of tomorrow.
Framed as a discovery-driven counterpoint to mainstream charts, the report underscores SoundCloud’s mission to highlight rising actions earlier than they go international. In keeping with the platform, 46.5% of all listening on SoundCloud up to now yr was devoted to music launched within the final 18 months—practically double the 26.7% trade common reported by Luminate.
The findings strengthen SoundCloud’s identification as a launchpad for rising expertise and evolving genres. Among the many largest takeaways: Digital is now the fastest-growing style in america. Based mostly on listening developments, it ranks second in US-based recognition behind hip-hop and takes the highest spot within the UK.
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Inside digital music, UK Storage/Bassline is constructing momentum, with 31% extra performs over the previous yr and a 20% development clip anticipated. Artists like Sammy Virji, Scruz and Notion are main the cost.
Minimal and tech home are additionally trending upward whereas trance is seeing a revival on the platform, due to artists similar to Ben Nicky and Symmetrik.
Yow will discover SoundCloud’s full “Music Intelligence Report” right here.
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