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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 …

Puerto Rican artists now outrank Spanish artists on Spain’s own charts: Spotify analysis Read More »

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 …

France vs. the algorithm: How cultural policy kept local music alive Read More »

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 …

Spotify showdown: Which countries stream local artists the most Read More »

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 …

Hip-hop beats techno: Deutschrap dominates Germany’s Spotify charts Read More »

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 …

Made in the USA: American artists rule Spotify at home and abroad Read More »