![]() (As of early last year, considering all streaming music platforms, these were the best-selling artists for digital singles. Familiar names such as Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Drake, and Ariana Grande pop up time and again, with billions upon billions of streams between them. What the data on Spotify streams tells us is that listeners are mostly tuning in to contemporary pop stars of considerable fame and exposure. Even Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe’s recent stadium tour has reportedly made a profit of $173.5 million in ticket sales meaning the circuit is now the biggest tour of either band’s career, proving that people still love the classics.As the foremost platform of music’s streaming era, Spotify offers a pointed glimpse into the enduring popularity of certain songs and artists. The impact of pop culture has also seen a boom in popularity for artists such as Kate Bush and Metallica (thanks, Stranger Things!) but also the use of TikTok has younger generations finding classics such as Earth Wind and Fire’s Let’s Groove and Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams. The rise in streaming services and the vinyl revival have had a huge impact on the music industry, and in particular continuing the legacy and love of many iconic tracks from the 90s, 80s and beyond. ![]() If you fancy watching Beato’s full video countdown you can do so below:
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