This year I listened to 41,063 minutes of music, accounting for 5,413 songs and 2,625 artists. Less than last year all the way around.
Here’s 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 data to compare.
My Top 5 Songs of 2025
Lots of girl-powered punk/pop vibe in my top songs, with some harmonies and Lizzo:
- “Table for Glasses” by Joseph (44 times)
- “Love in Real Life” by Lizzo
- “Don’t Tell the Girls” by BIZZY
- “Don’t!” by L0L0
- “Your Story” by Millie Manders and the Shutup
That top spot has half the plays of last year. Spots 2-5 are separated by two plays and #3 & #4 are tied. #4 and #5 are repeats from last year (as is #6). All of these songs feature prominently in playlists, and I’m honestly surprised about “Table for Glasses”—I couldn’t tell you what the chorus is without hearing the song first. Mostly this means I didn’t narrow in on a few songs, I just played a broad swathe of music and this is what floated to the top.
My Top 5 Artists of 2025
My top two artists were in last year’s list, and U2 regains the top spot. Sort of surprised to see Five Iron Frenzy fall off the list (though also not).
- U2 – I played 1,160 minutes of U2, which is the top .3%.
- Millie Manders and the Shutup
- The Paradox
- Winona Fighter
- Semler
This year Spotify also gave you an age based on your listening habits. Mine was 18! Apparently because I listen to a lot of new music, which I guess is true. Though it cracks me up since I don’t feel like I’m into any of the music the kids are into these days (I mean, ska punk was in my top five genres).
Aside from the Paradox, I never felt like I narrowed in on a single band this year. Much of my top five songs are just from playing the same playlists over and over.
