Pop, smut and Swift: what Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals about Australian tastes

The GuardianThursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:27:29 AM
Pop, smut and Swift: what Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals about Australian tastes
  • Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals a significant lack of local Australian content in users' music, podcast, and audiobook choices, highlighting a trend towards international artists like Fred Again, Donna Summer, and Taylor Swift. This year's analysis suggests that Australian listeners are increasingly favoring global hits over domestic productions.
  • This development raises concerns about the representation of Australian artists in the music industry and may indicate a shift in listener preferences, potentially impacting local artists' visibility and opportunities in a market dominated by international stars.
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