The most streamed song on Spotify from the 1980s is not from Queen, Michael Jackson, Prince, or Madonna. The most streamed Spotify song from the 2000s is not from Eminem, Usher, Beyonce, or Kanye West.

The streaming data is full of unique takeaways about what people really listen to.

Join me and Zack O'Malley Greenburg as we delve deep into Spotify and YouTube data, unraveling the surprises and the complex layers of music consumption.

04:10 Queen vs. Michael Jackson

07:23 The Rise of 'Mr. Brightside'

24:33 Does “Not Like Us” Have Global Reach?

28:46 TikTok's Influence on Radio

31:45 Music Catalogs and Value

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