Hey music fans, listen up! While superstars like BTS and Harry Styles are dazzling with new albums and epic tours that are breaking records everywhere, something groovy is happening under the radar.
Did you feel that blast from the past? Because hit tunes from the 80s and 90s are making a major comeback! Yep, more people than ever are jamming out to retro beats, and it's flipping the music industry on its head.
Based on the latest report from Luminate, 2025 marked an epic turning point in music streams in the US. Over 75% of all the tunes people jammed to were from the past, not new releases. That’s a seismic shift!
Sure, icons like Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish still dominate playlists, but classic tracks from the days of boomboxes and mix-tapes – think Red Hot Chili Peppers and Oasis – are climbing the charts.
Why? Maybe it's the timeless epicness or just the fact these jams are total fire! Whatever the reason, new music is dropping in streams, while old school tracks are snagging the spotlight.
Check this out: music from the last five years lost a big chunk of its share by 2025, making way for '80s and '90s tunes, which snagged a massive 9.7% of the airwaves! That's up from just 6.9%!
Meanwhile, hits from the 2000s ascended and claimed an 11.1% slice of the music pie. It's a trend that has the industry buzzing about potential goldmine deals centering on legendary bands from last century!
So, why the oldies gold rush? With soundtracks of today still awesome, there might be something inherently irresistible about those classic hits. They’re just vibing with today's listeners in a big way.
And don't sweat it if you're a fan of vintage tunes from the 70s or earlier—they might have taken a slight dip now, but music is like fashion, always ready for a retro revival when you least expect it!
So, next time you scroll through your music app, consider adding a bit of that '80s and '90s flavor. Who knows, in a year or two, those tracks could be the new cool.