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SoundCloud’s first-ever Music Intelligence Report highlights electronic music’s dominant position in listener engagement.
SoundCloud’s first-ever Music Intelligence Report dropped today, and it confirms what our Dirty Disco community already knows, electronic music fans are the most engaged listeners worldwide. The data shows we spend 27% more time on the platform than fans of other genres and are 34% more likely to comment, share, and follow artists we discover.
“Electronic music has always been at the core of SoundCloud’s identity,” said SoundCloud CEO Michael Weissman. “Electronic music fans are not just passive listeners, they’re active participants in music discovery and community building.”
SoundCloud’s data highlights several electronic subgenres poised for breakthrough this year:
These emerging genres reflect broader trends in electronic music production, with cross-cultural fusion and socially conscious themes gaining particular traction among younger listeners.
SoundCloud’s data reveals the fastest-growing electronic subgenres of early 2025.
The report positions SoundCloud as the definitive platform for predicting electronic music trends, with data showing Gen Z discovers new electronic music an average of 8.4 months before it appears on mainstream platforms.
“For electronic music especially, our platform serves as both incubator and accelerator for emerging sounds,” said Alexandra Sifferlin, SoundCloud’s Head of Music Intelligence.
This early discovery pattern aligns perfectly with what we do at Dirty Disco – spotlighting emerging electronic music trends before they hit the mainstream. It’s why our listeners trust us to keep them ahead of the curve with fresh sounds and innovative artists.
The report maps electronic music’s regional evolution:
These regional insights mirror many of the global influences we’ve been featuring in recent Dirty Disco episodes, particularly the Afro-house sounds that have been dominating our mixes.
This data validates what our community experiences, electronic music fans engage more deeply with music than any other genre:
| Metric | Electronic Music Fans | Average Across All Genres |
|---|---|---|
| Time Spent Listening | 5.2 hours weekly | 4.1 hours weekly |
| Track Sharing | 47% higher | Baseline |
| New Music Discovery | 8.4 months earlier | Baseline |
| Playlist Creation | 41% higher | Baseline |
SoundCloud predicts electronic music will continue to fragment into specialized subgenres while simultaneously seeing more mainstream crossover success, exactly the evolution we track on Dirty Disco.
Want to hear these emerging sounds? Check out our latest Dirty Disco episode where we’re already incorporating some of these forward-thinking electronic styles.
What emerging electronic subgenres are you most excited about? Have you been listening to any Vinahouse or Neo-Ambient tracks? Share your discoveries in the comments below or connect with us on social media.
For the full SoundCloud Music Intelligence Report, visit their website.
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