SoundCloud has revealed 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 response to the platform, 46.5% of all listening on SoundCloud up to now 12 months 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 id as a launchpad for rising expertise and evolving genres. Among the many greatest takeaways: Digital is now the fastest-growing style in the US. Based mostly on listening traits, 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 12 months and a 20% progress 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, because of artists reminiscent of Ben Nicky and Symmetrik.
You’ll find SoundCloud’s full “Music Intelligence Report” right here.
