What is the most listened-to music in Brisbane? Hi, I’m Riley, the owner of Glitter Records, and I often find myself pondering this question. With over 2.4 million people living here, Brisbane boasts a diverse and vibrant cultural scene. But which songs and artists truly reflect our collective tastes? And what can data reveal about our musical preferences?
Brisbane’s Local Scene: A Reflection of Untapped Potential
Chartmetric is a platform for music industry professionals, providing a wealth of information on music trends across various apps, websites, and platforms. By monitoring streaming, social, and audience data, it offers valuable insights into artist popularity, emerging trends, and artist audiences across the world. Chartmetric’s data on Brisbane specifically is intriguing to me. The platform tracks over 316 Brisbane artists, 9 radio stations, and 1,300 venues, offering an objective glimpse into the city’s most popular artists.
Brisbane Artists Trending in November
First, here is a Chartmetric list of the Brisbane artists who enjoyed a significant jump in listeners this month.
- Hazel Mei – Alternative, Pop (72,471st)
- Keelan Mak – Chill House, Chill (14,281st)
- Asha Jefferies – Indie, Art Pop (9,623rd)
- Kenzie from Welly – Hip-Hop/Rap, Alternative (637,939th)
- Jody 6 – Techno, EDM (73,199th)
- Velociraptor – Indie, Art Pop (21,622nd)
- Ball Park Music – Indie, Art Pop (11,818th)
- Vixens Of Fall – Country Pop, New Country (121,805th)
- cln – Dubstep, Chill House (42,661st)
Local Stars with Global Reach
When we look at the global influence of Brisbane’s top artists, we see an interesting pattern. All Brisbane acts fall outside of the top 5,000 of Chartmertic’s most popular artists globally. However, many artists like Mallrat and Joel Houston are notable for their loyal international followings, showing Brisbane’s global influence.
- Young Franco – House, R&B (Rank: 7,699th globally)
- Sheppard – Pop, Folk Pop (Rank: 9,259th globally)
- Odd Mob – Tech House, Bass House (Rank: 9,572nd globally)
- Mallrat – Indie, Art Pop (Rank: 9,730th globally)
- Keelan Mak – Chill House, Chill (Rank: 10,205th globally)
- Asha Jefferies – Indie, Art Pop (Rank: 10,999th globally)
- Ball Park Music – Indie, Art Pop (Rank: 14,251st globally)
- Joel Houston – Christian, Classical (Rank: 14,303rd globally)
- Hazlett – Folk Pop, Indie Pop (Rank: 14,303rd globally)
- Wafia – Pop, Folk Pop (Rank: 14,303rd globally)
What Is the Most Listened to Music in Brisbane? Global Superstars
While Brisbane has a strong local scene, global superstars still dominate the city’s overall music consumption. Eminem, Taylor Swift, and Post Malone lead the Chartmetric YouTube charts with millions of streams. Their widespread appeal shows Brisbane’s deep connection to global pop and hip-hop cultures. Artists like Luke Combs, Chris Brown, and The Weeknd also have significant influence.
Most-Listened-to International Artists
- Eminem – Hip-Hop/Rap, Horrorcore (2.3M views)
- Taylor Swift – Pop, Folk Pop (1.5M views)
- Post Malone – Hip-Hop/Rap, Pop (1.3M views)
- Luke Combs – Country Pop, New Country (1.2M views)
- Chris Brown – Hip-Hop/Rap, R&B (1.1M views)
- Bruno Mars – Pop, R&B/Soul (1.1M views)
- Sabrina Carpenter – Pop, R&B/Soul (1M views)
- The Weeknd – Hip-Hop/Rap, Pop (1M views)
- Morgan Wallen – Country Pop, New Country (988.3K views)
- Linkin Park – Punk, Emo (957.3K views)
The Role of Shazam: A Window into Youthful Curiosity
Shazam data reveals what tracks spark curiosity in listeners, particularly among younger audiences. K-pop and alt-pop are trending on Shazam, showing that Brisbane is embracing new musical influences. It has been a breakout year for Chappell Roan. Artists like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and ROSÉ are also commanding a lot of attention.
Top Shazam Artists
- Chappell Roan – Indie, Indie Pop (Chartmetric Rank: 44th)
- ROSÉ – K-Pop, Pop (Chartmetric Rank: 12th)
- Lady Gaga – Pop, Dance (Chartmetric Rank: 9th)
- Billie Eilish – Pop, Indie Pop (Chartmetric Rank: 1st)
- CYRIL – Slap House, Hypertechno (Chartmetric Rank: 339th)
Key Patterns in Brisbane’s Music Tastes
Brisbane’s music scene is a dynamic balance between local and global influences. Locally, there’s strong support for indie and electronic musicians, reflecting the city’s alternative culture. Yet, global pop, hip-hop, and country icons continue to shape Brisbane’s musical tastes. This creates a unique musical ecosystem where new genres like indie and chill house coexist with the dominant sounds of mainstream superstars.
What Is the Most Listened to Music in Brisbane? And What Does it tell us?
So, what do people in Brisbane listen to the most? The answer lies in the complex blend of local and global influences. Brisbane’s music scene thrives on the tension between the emerging and the established, music that responds to local conditions and that which sweeps in as a part of greater global movements. On one side, there’s a flourishing underground music scene, with artists like Keelan Mak and Asha Jefferies pushing into mainstream local awareness. On the other, global stars like Eminem and Taylor Swift deliver universally appealing themes with a high level of technical excellence.
Having just read The Alchemy of Finance by George Soros I can’t help reflecting on his discussion of how financial markets are fundamentally driven by people and ideas. And I can’t help but draw a fascinating parallel to music scenes. In Brisbane, as in any music scene, the interaction between artists, institutions, and the public creates a complex relationship. Perceptions about an artist’s popularity can quickly shape demand for their work, which in turn influences their success and the value others place on them. Reflecting on this data I feel it worth noting that Brisbane’s most popular music is influenced not only by the intrinsic qualities of the art itself but also by the social, cultural, and economic forces that shape the narratives around it. Which, through examining information from platforms like Chartmetric, we can better study and understand.
Final Thoughts
As we can see the interplay between the local and the global, the experimental and the mainstream, creates a rich and dynamic musical landscape. It’s this diversity that defines Brisbane’s musical identity, where we are part of an ever-evolving global culture while striving to carve out our own unique regional identity. No matter your tastes, I believe it is essential that we celebrate this complexity. Brisbane is a city shaped by its diversity and the freedom we who live here have to define our own identities for ourselves. This is an aspect of our culture that we must continue to explore and nurture.
Thank you for taking the time to review this data with me. I look forward to observing the ongoing development of Brisbane’s music scene. As well as diving deeper into the musical data that defines our city, and uncovering the fascinating patterns that emerge along the way.
