Britpop Blast From The Past: Arctic Monkeys and Oasis Reign Supreme on Spotify Wrapped 2024
It seems a nostalgic wave has swept over UK music listeners. Spotify Wrapped 2024 reveals a clear penchant for the iconic sounds of British indie rock, with Arctic Monkeys and the recently reunited Oasis claiming the top spots as the most streamed indie artists this year.
Iconic tracks like "I Wanna Be Yours," "505," "Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?" and "Do I Wanna Know?" propelled Arctic Monkeys to the forefront of the streaming charts, securing four out of the top five spots for most streamed indie songs. Radiohead, another UK rock titan, also made the cut with their timeless hit "Creep."
The resurgence of classic sounds highlights the enduring appeal of these bands. Shannon Carragher, indie, rock and alternative editor at Spotify, shares: “Next year will be 20 years since the release of Arctic Monkeys’ debut single and they’ll be entering this milestone moment as Spotify’s most streamed rock & indie artist in the UK in 2024,”.
This impressive feat is further underlined by "I Wanna Be Yours," originally not a single, landing as the most streamed track – a testament to its enduring popularity.
Carragher adds: “In fact, they dominate the most streamed list with four of the top five tracks, topped by ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ and ‘505’– two tracks that were not originally released as singles, but which fans cannot stop coming back to."
Oasis, the beloved Britpop band known for their anthemic hits, have soared back into the spotlight with their reunion, securing the No. 2 spot on the most streamed artists list.
"The mixture of old and new artists in the list is great to see and shows the continual strength of the UK music scene as legendary acts like Oasis and Radiohead sharing the most streamed artist list with newer acts like beabadoobee and Glass Animals,” Carragher observes.
This blend of established giants and rising stars paints a vibrant picture of the UK indie scene’s dynamic nature.
The full top 10 lists of artists and tracks paint a fascinating picture of UK listening habits this year (see below).
Top 10 Most Streamed UK Indie Artists in 2024:
- Arctic Monkeys
- Oasis
- The Smiths
- Radiohead
- Gorillaz
- The 1975
- Florence and the Machine
- beabadoobee
- Mumford and Sons
- Glass Animals
Top 10 Most Streamed UK Indie Songs in 2024:
- Arctic Monkeys – ‘I Wanna Be Yours’
- Arctic Monkeys – ‘505’
- Radiohead – ‘Creep’
- Arctic Monkeys – ‘Why You’d Only Call Me When You’re High?’
- Arctic Monkeys – ‘Do I Wanna Know?’
- Gorillaz – ‘Feel God Inc’
- Radiohead – ‘No Surprises’
- Declan McKenna – ‘Brazil’
- The Smiths – ‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out’
- Franz Ferdinand – ‘Take Me Out’
Spotify Unveils New Wrapped Features:
Wrapped 2024 brings exciting new additions to personalize your musical journey even further. The AI-powered "AI DJ" function will entertain listeners with insightful commentary about their year in music, making the experience even more engaging.
Meanwhile, the "AI Playlist" allows Premium users to curate personalized playlists based on their Wrapped data, giving you full control over reliving your favorite musical moments.
Additionally, Spotify reveals your "Longest Listening Streak" and your standing among fellow fans as a "Top Listener" for your favorite artist, adding a layer of friendly competition and revealing hidden connections with other music lovers.
