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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

Fred Again..’s journey over the past several years has been nothing short of astonishing! 🚀 From his early ‘Actual Life’ projects to his iconic Boiler Room performance, it’s clear that Fred Again.. has places to be – and that’s at the top! 💙📈 Follow us at @chartmetric on Instagram to see more exciting graphs and data visualizations about today's biggest artists! Amazing video work contributed by Jubran Haddad! #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #electronicmusic

From Naples to the global stage, Neapolitan funk band Nu Genea is bringing Italy's disco-funk legacy out of the shadows. Their hit 2018 album 'Nuova Napoli' has played a major role in expanding Neapolitan disco-funk – blending local melodies with global influences to find international success. 🇮🇹 🎵 The key to their rise? Strategic playlist placements, an active social media presence, and relentless touring. Tracks like "Marechià" exploded on DSPs earning spots on viral charts in multiple countries. Today, their tracks are featured in over 75,000 independent playlists, bringing the Neapolitan sound to a new global audience. Nu Genea’s story is a testament to the power of cultural revival. By embracing their roots while incorporating modern sounds, they’re introducing Neapolitan funk to a whole new generation. 🌍🎧 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ePtgk5T3 Thanks so much Marco Esposito for contributing these fascinating insights to How Music Charts! #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #italianmusic #globalmusic

Do Albums Still Matter, and Which Artists Should be Releasing Them? As streaming platforms increasingly favor shorter releases, artists like Dua Lipa and Jack White demonstrate that albums are still vital to an artist's career, while genres like electronic music often prioritize singles. 💽 Read our full insights here at How Music Charts: https://lnkd.in/ezjFKmVp Thanks so much Harry Levin for contributing to our publication! ✨ #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicdata #musicnews