Analysis of the music results of 2025. Why did Spotify, Apple, and YouTube show different outcomes? Discover how “new nostalgia” and Minatrix.FM’s live broadcast outperform algorithms.
The year 2025 officially cemented a great divide in the music industry. The musical world is no longer unified: while giants like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music battle for milliseconds of attention using neural networks, autoplay playlists, and behavioral models, real cultural life is increasingly moving “underground” — toward live broadcasting, human intuition, and curatorial selection.
For the first time, annual platform reports revealed not just different numbers, but different realities. Against this backdrop, the Minatrix.FM Top 10 looks not like another chart, but like a manifesto. It is an honest snapshot of what happens when music is chosen not by cold code, but by a living person — guided by vibe, atmosphere, and audience reaction rather than reach.
Global Top 10 of Streaming Platforms (2025 Results)
Spotify — by number of streams
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Die With A Smile — Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER — Billie Eilish
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APT. — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
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Ordinary — Alex Warren
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DtMF — Bad Bunny
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back to friends — sombr
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Golden — HUNTR/X feat. Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami
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luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
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That's So True — Gracie Abrams
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Wildflower — Billie Eilish
Context: Spotify in 2025 is “music for life”: background listening, playlists, long-tail streams, and algorithmic stability.
Apple Music — streaming + Shazam + Sing
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APT. — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
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luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
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Die With A Smile — Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
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Not Like Us — Kendrick Lamar
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER — Billie Eilish
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That's So True — Gracie Abrams
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Ordinary — Alex Warren
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Timeless — The Weeknd & Playboi Carti
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WILDFLOWER — Billie Eilish
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30 For 30 — SZA & Kendrick Lamar
Context: Apple Music more strongly reflects emotional engagement — lyrics, vocals, karaoke, recognition.
YouTube Music — videos and visual virality
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APT. — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
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Die With A Smile — Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER — Billie Eilish
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Moonlit Floor — Lisa
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That's So True — Gracie Abrams
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Timeless — The Weeknd & Playboi Carti
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Espresso — Sabrina Carpenter
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The Emptiness Machine — Linkin Park
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Not Like Us — Kendrick Lamar
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It's ok I'm ok — Tate McRae
Context: YouTube Music is no longer just music — it is visual culture and the meme economy.
Top 10 Minatrix.FM — the manifesto of live broadcasting
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Bad Dreams — Teddy Swims
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Give Me Space — DNDM & Umar Keyn
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City Under the Sole — Oxxxymiron
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Blood Type — Viktor Tsoi & Kino
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Again — Noah Cyrus feat. XXXTENTACION
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Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi) — Vanco & AYA
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For You (Nezhdan Remix) — Anton Ishutin & Note U
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Messy (The Chainsmokers Remix) — Lola Young
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FUNK SIGILO (SUPER SLOWED) — h6itam
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Make Me Feel — Oskar Med K
This is not a click chart. This is a response chart.
These tracks held listeners’ attention in live broadcast, sparked reactions, brought audiences back, and shaped the mood.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 2025)
Why do new hits sit alongside classics like Kino or Oxxxymiron in the Minatrix.FM chart?
Unlike streaming platforms driven by weekly update cycles, Minatrix.FM focuses on cultural relevance.
In 2025, we observed a strong trend of “new nostalgia”: classic tracks became the foundation of modern airplay. This is not an archive — these are cultural codes that remain relevant after 10 or even 30 years.
What is the key difference between the Minatrix.FM chart and Spotify or Apple Music?
Streaming giants show consumption statistics — what people played in the background.
Minatrix.FM shows choice and response.
Our chart is based on audience retention in live broadcast and listener feedback. This is music chosen by people, not recommended by a “New Music Friday” playlist.
How do independent artists reach the Top alongside global stars?
We use the principle of Equal Opportunity Airtime.
If an independent artist’s track (for example, DNDM or Oskar Med K) demonstrates high listener engagement, it receives priority on equal footing with major-label releases.
For us, production quality and vibe matter more than promotional budgets.
Why does the same track rank differently on Spotify and YouTube Music?
This reflects listening behavior in 2025:
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Spotify — music for life (work, sports, commuting)
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YouTube Music — visual culture (Shorts, memes, videos)
The same hit can dominate headphones while ranking lower in a visual context — and that’s normal.
2025 proved one thing: algorithms know what you listened to. Live radio knows what you felt.
Turn on Minatrix.FM, follow our charts, and discover music beyond recommendation bubbles.
Listen consciously. Share tracks. Shape the airwaves with us.
Minatrix.FM — where music is chosen, not metrics.
