Festivals Drive Gen Z to Highest Concert Spend in Q2
Luminate’s 2024 Midyear Music Report focused on high-impact trends across several different sectors of the Global industry. Along with topics ranging from overall consumption metrics to short-form video and changes in share of streaming based on an artist’s country of origin, the report illustrated the impact of live music events both in terms of the amount […]
Which Subgenre Is Driving the U.S. Latin Music Growth?
Luminate’s 2024 Midyear Music Report, released last week, revealed Latin music as the fastest-growing genre in the U.S. when ranking by share point change, comparing the first half of 2024 with the first half of 2023.
2024 Midyear Preview
There’s never a dull moment in the Global music industry as platforms, engagement and the ways in which audiences consume music continue to evolve.
How Many Units are Needed to Rank on the Billboard 200?
U.S. music consumption in 2023 showed strong growth as metrics like On-Demand Audio (+12.7%) and Albums w/ TEA w/SEA On-Demand (+12.6%) equivalents grew year-over-year compared to 2022.
The New Wave of Christian and Gospel Music
The K-Love Fan Awards were held in May and broadcast earlier this month as the Christian and Gospel music community came together to recognize Christian artists, athletes, authors and entertainers.
Diss Tracks vs. Global Streaming
The epic diss track battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake in recent weeks caught the attention of both music fans and the general public alike.
Unlocking Insights: 3 Key Learnings for the UK Music Industry
Last week, Luminate’s VP of International, Helena Kosinski, delivered a presentation at The Great Escape festival in the United Kingdom highlighting the U.K. music industry and its place in Europe and the world.
Top Entertainment Trends for 2024: What the Data Says
Last week on Friday, March 15, at South By Southwest in Austin, Luminate CEO Rob Jonas delivered a featured presentation detailing the top data trends in both music and Film & TV.
Bob Marley: One Love Sparks Surge in Music Streams
Last month on Valentine’s Day the biopic Bob Marley: One Love was released to global audiences.
Exporting J-Pop: Listening & Fandom
Earlier today in Japan, Helena Kosinski, Luminate’s VP of International, delivered a presentation for a private Luminate event detailing key music consumption trends and developments in the Japanese music market.