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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

Tyler, The Creator's CHROMAKOPIA has nearly doubled his daily listeners compared to other album releases! Tyler, The Creator made headlines with his latest album, claiming that a Monday release date would generate more listening than a Friday ??? Well, it’s possible his hunch was right! Compared to previous albums IGOR and CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST (both released on Fridays), CHROMAKOPIA saw double the spike in daily listeners after the day of release ???? Do you think that Tyler was right? Or does this greater listening rate simply come from a higher level of stardom? ??

Has Charli xcx Reinvented the Remix Album? ?? ?? Charli’s effect on popular culture with her 'BRAT' green energy was beyond what anyone could have expected. Now with her latest re-release, she has permanently expanded the idea of what a remix album can be. Discover the numbers behind #bratsummer and 'Brat and it's completely different but its also still brat' in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/eSB7zQye #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicnews

Chartmetric’s Talent Discovery (A&R) Tool?has won?Silver Awards?at the?MUSE Awards in both the Web App and Music Website categories ?? ?? "The MUSE Creative Awards, established in 2015 by the International Awards Associate (IAA) as part of the MUSE Awards Program, celebrates and honors excellence and innovation in creative design, advertising, and digital media. IAA was founded with a mission not only to honor and promote but also to redefine benchmarks for recognizing exceptional design and media contributions." Huge shout outs to design leads Mike Z. and Ruijingya Tang, as well as product managers Akash Mukherjee and Morgan B.! Catch the full award submission here: https://lnkd.in/eQaCrdA8 #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicnews #data

Which artists saw the biggest streaming boost thanks to a feature on ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’? ???? While tracks with Billie Eilish and Lorde may have received the most streams, smaller artists like Bb trickz and Shygirl experienced the greatest bumps relative to their prior listener count! ???

?? Is Indie Sleaze Making a Comeback? ?? The term "Indie Sleaze" is back in the conversation—but what does it really mean? In 2021, a viral TikTok video ignited discussions about the potential revival of this eclectic aesthetic rooted in the 2000s indie rock and electronic music scenes. From The Strokes to LCD Soundsystem, the era defined a generation's music and style. But is this revival the real deal, or just a fleeting trend? ?? Recent data shows signs of growth, like the Indie Sleaze playlist on Spotify gaining 344% more followers in just a few months, and newer artists like The Dare and Frost Children riding the wave with significant growth in streams. Discover if indie sleaze is truly back at How Music Charts: https://lnkd.in/ebqRhNQw #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicnews #indiemusic