Local artists dominate 85% of India’s streaming charts. Costa Rica? Zero. Not a single local artist made their national charts all year. What drives such extreme differences in musical loyalty? Music embodies the essence of a nation’s culture. When local artists break out, they become sources of pride for their communities. Yet, streaming data reveals …
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This is the Japan streaming behavior deep dive, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. While American pop dominates global charts, Japan remains unusually resistant. As the world’s second-largest music market by revenue, 81% of Japan’s Spotify Top 200 features local acts, ranking …
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This is the South Korea streaming behavior deep dive, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. While K-pop dominates charts from Los Angeles to Lagos, Korean listeners also show remarkable loyalty to their domestic artists. 77% of South Korea’s Spotify Top 200 features …
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This is the Italy streaming behavior deep dive, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. In the streaming wars between local and global culture, Italy has emerged as an unexpected champion. New data reveals that 83% of Italy’s Spotify charts belong to local …
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This is the French-specific deep dive from our global study on music streaming patterns across 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. Across much of Europe, local music is losing ground to international hits. But France is a striking exception. While the UK surrenders 71% of its charts to foreign artists and Spain sees …
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This is the Spain streaming behavior deep dive, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. New data from a comprehensive Spotify analysis reveals Spain’s Spotify charts aren’t as Spanish as you’d expect. In fact, Puerto Rican artists get more chart space in Spain …
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This is the standalone deep dive into U.S. streaming behavior, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. America exports more music than any other country. But the real story isn’t how U.S. artists dominate globally; it’s what’s happening at home. To explore these …
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This is the Germany-specific deep dive from our global study on music streaming patterns across 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. Hip-hop has conquered German streaming. Analysis of Spotify’s Top 200 charts reveals that 73% of German artists’ streaming success flows to rappers, while electronic music captures just 12% and traditional rock barely …
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This is the UK streaming behaviour deep dive, based on our global study of Spotify’s Top 200 charts in 73 countries. Read the full global analysis here. From The Beatles to The Rolling Stones, Britain once challenged America’s musical supremacy. Today, the tables have turned: UK listeners stream American artists twice as much as their …
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Let’s face it—getting kids to stick with piano practice can sometimes feel like convincing them to eat their vegetables. One minute they’re excited about learning a new song, and the next they’re sliding off the bench like jelly. But what if you could turn practice time into play time? That’s where piano games come in. …
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Many beginner pianists wonder ‘what is the hardest song to play on piano’? The truth is, if you ask 10 pianists, you might get 10 different answers! From rock to pop to classical to soul and RnB, we have compiled this list of 10 of the hardest songs to play on piano. Whether you favor …
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The distinction between scales and chords is fundamental of music theory. Chords and scales are the building blocks of music, each with their unique role in creating harmony and melody. Understanding the differences between piano chords and scales is a necessary step in becoming a well-rounded musician. Skoove is here to help guide you through …
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