Spotify's end-of-year summary which is a popular annual feature shared by many digital streaming services gives fans the chance to look into the listening habits of their favorite musicians of 2024. Many music artists from varying backgrounds share their personal favorite songs and albums as they explore unique taste of different artists from many genres across the world this year.
Olly Alexander's Eurovision Journey and Surprising Nostalgic Taste in Music Showcased by Spotify Wrapped
Olly Alexander Britain’s 2024 Eurovision entrant has his own track “Dizzy” appear on his personal top list due to the large popularity following Eurovision event plus other songs from personal album which is a form of artist support. Olly explained how "Bodyguard" by Beyonce was a heartfelt favorite also providing some nostalgic optimistic qualities that have personal impact for music artist. He mentioned "Melody" from Plustwo and “The Loving Kind” by Girls Aloud for its personal significance to his musical experience this year, Olly Alexander highlighted this eclectic selection that showcases both new sounds alongside familiar music from his personal music career and also collaborations throughout the year. Olly also specifically mentioned performing with Girl's Aloud at Brighton Pride earlier this summer and this provided context on his preference for their music selection.
Lauren Mayberry Explores Monoculture and Personal Emotional Connections to Different Types of Songs
Chvrches vocalist and synth-pop solo artist Lauren Mayberry was shocked that Taylor Swift's album "Tortured Poets Department" wasn't dominating her Spotify list showing a preference of songs from multiple artists including show tunes and songs that "broke the rules". Mayberry describes an emotional reaction to the film and song from "Defying Gravity" showcasing Cynthia Erivo's amazing vocal performance during specific parts of the song that are difficult to match, even after practice sessions. Mayberry also notes many song choices that are a mix of new and old including Jade’s single "Angel of My Dreams" which reflects her love of experimental music plus "Warsong" by The Cure showcasing an appreciation for classic and unique sounds which reflects her overall tastes.
Molly Tuttle Embraces Hip-Hop Influence While Finding Comfort In Familiar Music Choices
Grammy-winning bluegrass star Molly Tuttle includes one hip hop or rap song that is mixed in her list stating a past obsession with a Kendrick Lamar album and the artist during the infamous rap beef against Drake who "lost the battle" this past year. Molly highlighted "Not Like Us" which is by Kendrick Lamar which was on repeat during this past summer alongside O'Cumberland River” by Old Crow Medicine Show specifically because her boyfriend plays with that particular group giving an intimate reason behind musical choices. She mentioned how The Old Crow Medicine Show song is not regularly part of setlist which causes her a personal frustration that this amazing song is now part of set list which is another reason it appears on repeat.
Nilüfer Yanya's Eclectic Mix of Calmness, Energetic Running Music And Musical Discoveries
Nilüfer Yanya a very talented London based alt-rock artist had her "favorite discovery" "Crucify" by Tori Amos inspiring her in visual design. Nilüfer explained that “Apple” by Charli XCX made it high up because she had to record the song for a radio program not a personal selection demonstrating the way professional obligations can effect individual Spotify ratings and personal listening habits. She likes to listen to something that creates calm emotions, or songs while running, that include Brittany Howard's "Prove It to You" and "What's Love" by Empress Of, she states as it creates a driving force for performance and activity. Adrianne Lenker solo work she mentioned, often allows a calmness creating very soft mood that supports her creativity.
Sherelle's Party Mood Reflected in Spotify Playlist Showing a Variety of Genres
Sherelle a well-known DJ and producer mentioned that end of year playlists can be greatly impacted by overall life moods that can range between full depression or very high energy. Her personal top list demonstrates her overall mood this year as she has a wide selection outside of electronic sounds showcasing how moods greatly change musical choices . Cloud One’s "Dust to Dust" allows a peaceful transition whereas Katey Red's "Where Da Melph At" shows excitement, highlighting mood variability as part of personal life. She expressed strong disapproval for her exclusion of Sexxy Red who she believes deserved high placement.
Rachel Chinouriri Explores Her Multifaceted Personality Through Her Top Spotify List and Song Choices
Rachel Chinouriri a soulful Britpop singer uses the Top 10 to describe a whole year encompassing Gym music party songs and album tracks demonstrating the wide personality in her song selection this year. Her Gym song "Von Dutch" also doubles as shower and transport track showing how flexible personal song selections have become throughout her 2024 season. She notes “Never Need Me” her own song as a constant repeat due to performances while "Ryley Crowe" by Foreign Fields is a significant selection linked to a specific time spent with her boyfriend and this makes that song stand out from her personal list.
Sarah Cracknell Embraces Yacht Rock and Pure Pop Selections During 2024
Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell’s Top 10 list shows she loves Helado Negro’s "I Just Want to Wake Up With You" for specific emotions plus various pop and dance music that highlight an enthusiasm for many sounds in current production while embracing all things from previous years as well. Sarah said a love of yacht rock and particularly her choice in listening to groups like Steely Dan showcase melancholy with excellent arrangements. She feels Steely Dan have similar song writing that includes painted pictures and storytelling like her own writing style providing more of a deep understanding of where the choices come from in her lists.
Noodles's Rehearsal Mix and Appreciation for the Unconventional Among Top Tracks This Year
Noodles guitarist from the band The Offspring noted that listening choices were slightly “skewed” because many of songs are directly from their personal band which come up when rehearsing creating an issue to be on his personal list . The Offspring songs “OK but This is the Last Time” and "Make It All Right" show band affiliation whereas his friend’s band Sorry Baby demonstrates a preference for hardcore sounds while he sees Jhariah’s "BAD LUCK!" as an oddity due to uniqueness similar to Steam Powered Giraffe that also creates a form of enjoyment for him. He had expected Amyl and the Sniffers a very active punk group on his list with highly energetic tunes but were omitted despite being in constant rotation.
Yasmin Williams' Grounding Through Music and Discovery of Underrepresented Artists in Different Areas of Music
Yasmin Williams a folk artist noted listening habits decreased for 2024 despite 65000 minutes on Spotify which she states were largely repeated tracks from beginning of year demonstrating a sense of stability with a constant sound during a very variable year. Williams states her shock when “Walkin'” by Cleve Francis does not make Top 2 position highlighting his role with a now defunct Black Country Music Association. She loves pop-country songs especially when an underrepresented artist makes their presence known within any musical setting and his music resonated for those exact reasons.
Poppy's Plant Music, Road Trip Playlists and Acknowledgment of Unique Artists Influences
Pop star Poppy mentions the number one track for 2024 "Plantasia" by Mort Garson being an instrumental album designed to aid plants while being played a lot on plane trips. Poppy has listened to Mort Garson for around 718 minutes and does not confirm whether this aids in the plant growth but clearly helps with her personal plane travels to create focus in stressful environments. She mentions past habits of listening to Violent Femmes and a particular liking to Disney films “The Little Mermaid” and "Mulan” especially when driving or on road trips. She did specify a favorite song by Mulan “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” although not ranked on personal favorites list.
Pip Millett Finds Power and Boundaries In Female Artists As Demonstrated On Streaming Services
Neo-soul artist Pip Millett expresses shock at her eclectic top 10 selections and her lack of active searching throughout year. She explains "Sober" at number 1 due to strong feelings of nostalgia also she appreciates artists like Nia Smith and Tendai for personal kindness and artistry that create a special experience within those musical interactions. She states the Cobra songs’ rebellious and strong anger shows her mindset in rejecting men’s bad behaviors. Also Megan Thee Stallion and Doechii as women with great power have allowed Millett to embrace greater boundaries when needed within her life choices.
Sofia Kourtesis Chooses Songs For Energetic and Introspective Feelings Based on Mood and Life Events
Sofia Kourtesis states she was a little down which has made her reach for music by artists like Caribou whose song "Honey" is similar to her morning coffee for that needed boost of energy. Caribou’s "Honey" serves as her motivational track for DJing festival as well as a great uplifting tool in personal time. Sofia noted the importance of song "Disarm" when trying to express pain associated with her father’s passing. This unique song by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins with lyrical qualities allows an emotional output providing an important avenue for dealing with personal grief through music which will make this part of her top lists in coming years as well .
Taylor Swift's Global Domination, Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Financial Feud, All Displayed on Spotify Charts
Taylor Swift who finished record breaking tours including The Eras Tour released 31 song albums and now is the world's richest female musicians topping multiple charts this year. Taylor Swift dominated many major streaming services with most listeners globally across platforms this 2024 year . Spotify named her top global artist at 26.6 billion streams while Apple Music had her listed as the platform's top artist as well.
Top Artists and Songs Streamed Globally According to Streaming Providers: Who Are Top Winners
Spotify listed The Weeknd Bad Bunny Drake and Billie Eilish who round out the top five while notably Kendrick Lamar whose ongoing feud with Drake provided a large level of attention and high streaming numbers during 2024 was excluded from the top ten artists chart which shows differences in artist numbers from different metrics. Apple Music provided data of top streamed songs highlighting Kendrick Lamar's “Not Like Us” was most-streamed song with “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone in second and “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter coming in third for song streaming lists during this year’s summary of different media consumption patterns. Drake also has named 2024’s top R&B and Hip-Hop artist and his career record of eight #1 placements . The streaming metrics do however note that Billboard has Kendrick Lamar as having the top song in R&B and hip hop at number one position while the total income created between his Drake beef produced a substantial profit for both parties especially for streaming platforms like Spotify.
Spotify Users Criticize Wrapped Data Display and Lack of Detailed Information in Music Reports
Spotify users voiced disappointment over the limited details of information they got from Spotify Wrapped this year criticizing data presentation specifically no breakdown for genre or albums which has been included in past years while AI generated description of personal listening data. This contrasts with past years that offered this information while the newly incorporated AI feature assigned listening styles like "Pink Pilates Princess Strut Pop”. Taylor Swift a Forbes valued billionaire and musical icon who grossed around 2 billion on the Eras tour alone highlights the sheer influence in musical industry and the cultural awareness when music goes mainstream. This new data helps confirm popularity of streaming services with continued popularity in years to come.