2023 ARIA charts dominated by 75% North American artists due to streaming platforms favoring major labels.

Former music executive Tim Kelly's research reveals that the streaming era has led to a dominance of North American music in Australia's ARIA charts. Since the introduction of streaming platforms, the share of North American artists has increased from less than half to 75% of top 100 albums in 2023. This homogenization is attributed to the dominance of major music labels Universal, Sony, and Warner, and the 97% share held by platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The research highlights the need for intervention to support local music culture amidst the global streaming dominance.

August 03, 2024
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