2025 Gen Z Wrapped: A Generational Music Report
2025 Gen Z Wrapped: A Generational Music Report
For the fourth year in a row, we’ve analyzed Gen Z’s top artists, songs, rising artists, and emerging themes in music to understand not just who is changing the music world, but why. This year’s report includes a deep dive into new rising artists, emerging themes changing music, Gen Z’s relationship to it, and much more.
Includes the full ranking of the top 60 artists and songs of 2024 for Gen Z.
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Gen Z Wrapped 2025: A Comprehensive Music Listening Analysis Report by dcdx
Description:
The Gen Z Wrapped 2025 report analyzes music consumption trends among Generation Z through extensive data from 2,970 Spotify Wrapped screenshots. This in-depth analysis by dcdx reveals key insights about Gen Z's evolving music preferences, streaming habits, and emerging industry trends. The report examines daily listening patterns, top artists from Taylor Swift to emerging performers like Doechii, and the impact of AI on music consumption. With demographic data spanning gender, race/ethnicity, and age groups, this comprehensive study captures how Gen Z's relationship with music reflects broader cultural shifts in 2024-2025.
Report Outline:
1. Introduction & Methodology
- Research scope and data collection methods
- Demographics breakdown
- Data validation process
2. Listening Habits Analysis
- Daily average minutes listened (759 minutes)
- Distribution patterns
- Screen time comparisons with other platforms
3. Top Artists Analysis
- Comprehensive rankings (Top 15 artists)
- Artist demographic analysis
- Rising star predictions
4. Key Music Trends
- Pop music renaissance
- Live music consumption patterns
- AI integration in music
- Emerging artist predictions
5. Cultural Impact Analysis
- Shift from discovery to reaction
- Evolution of fandom culture
- Digital vs. physical music experiences
6. Future Predictions
- Rising artists forecast
- Platform evolution predictions
- AI's role in music creation
7. Appendices
- Complete artist rankings
- Song statistics
- Demographic data details