Trend report deep dive
"Global Dance Radio Insights 2024"
... Based on radio airplay across 108 curated and dedicated dance radio stations, across 30 countries
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Our report The Global Dance Radio Insights 2024 is based on radio airplay across 108 curated and dedicated electronic music radios, across these 30 countries ...
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Republic
France
GERMANY
Hungary
India
Ireland
Israel
ITALY
Japan
Kenya
Lithuania
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
Ukraine
UAE
United Kingdom
USA
The 2024 Top 100
1
David Guetta/OneRepublic
What A DJ Limited
2
Adam Port / Stryv / Keinemusik / Orso / Malachiii
Keinemusik
3
Dua Lipa
Warner Records
4
Calvin Harris / Rag'n'Bone Man
SME - Columbia
5
Kygo/Ava Max
SME - Kygo/RCA Records
6
HUGEL / Topic / Arash / Daecolm
Virgin
7
Zerb / The Chainsmokers
TH3RD BRAIN
8
Zerb / Sofiya Nzau
UMG - 0207 Def Jam
9
Disclosure
DisOrder Records / Capitol Records
10
The Temper Trap / John Summit / Silver Panda
Experts Only
11
John Summit/Sub Focus / Julia Church
UMG - Darkroom P&D
12
David Guetta / Kim Petras
What A DJ Limited
13
PAWSA
PAWZ
14
Mr. Belt & Wezol
Sony Music Entertainment
15
The Blessed Madonna / Clementine Douglas
Margeverse Limited
16
Alok / Jess Glynne
Columbia/B1 Recordings
17
cassö / RAYE / D-Block Europe
SME - Ministry of Sound Recordings
18
ANOTR / Erik Bandt / Leven Kali
Virgin Music UK LAS (S&D)
19
CYRIL
WMG - Spinnin' Records
20
Westend / Max Styler
Insomniac Records
21
John Summit, Hayla
Experts Only
22
Ella Henderson / Rudimental
Warner Music UK
23
Billy Gillies / Hannah Boleyn
WMG - Big Beat Records
24
James Hype / Kim Petras
Universal-Island Records Ltd.
25
Kenya Grace
Warner Records/Major Recordings
26
Kygo/Zak Abel/Nile Rodgers
SME - Kygo/RCA Records
27
Purple Disco Machine / Benjamin Ingrosso / Nile Rodgers / Shenseea
Columbia Local
28
Peggy Gou
Gudu Records
29
Mau P
Repopulate Mars
30
Argy / Omnya
Afterlife
31
Eliza Rose/Calvin Harris
SME - Ministry of Sound Recordings
32
HUGEL, Diplo, Malou, Yuna
Florent Hugel
33
Dom Dolla
Three Six Zero Recordings/Columbia Records
34
Mau P
Insomniac Records
35
Calvin Harris/Ellie Goulding
SME - Columbia
36
Sonny Fodera / Jazzy / D.O.D
Solotoko
37
Tyla / Marshmello
SME - FAX Records/Epic
38
Galantis/David Guetta / 5 Seconds of Summer
WMG - Big Beat Records
39
Peggy Gou
XL Recordings
40
Purple Disco Machine / ÁSDÍS
SME - Columbia Local
41
Artemas
TenThousand Projects (Frontline)
42
Disturbed / CYRIL
WMG - Spinnin' Records
43
Swedish House Mafia / Alicia Keys
UMG - Swedish House Mafia
44
Meduza / Hayla
AETERNA Records
45
David Guetta, Alesso, Madisson Love
What A DJ Limited
46
Pawsa / Nate Dogg
SME - PAWZ
47
Switch Disco / Robert Miles
SME - Relentless Records
48
Alesso / Nate Smith
RCA Records Label Nashville
49
Jamie Jones / Jazzy
Helix Records
50
Lost Frequencies/Bastille
Sony Music Media
51
Meduza
AETERNA Records
52
Fred again.. / Obongjayar
East West Records UK Ltd
53
Sean Paul / Odd Mob
Big Beat Records
54
Loofy
Nervous Records
55
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Tank Room Pty LTD
56
Tove Lo/SG Lewis
Pretty Swede Records
57
John Summit / Hayla
UMG - Darkroom P&D
58
Calvin Harris / Sam Smith
SME - Columbia
59
FISHER / Aatig
WMG - Good Company
60
Armin van Buuren / David Guetta / Aldae
MERLIN - Armada Music
61
Ofenbach/Norma Jean Martine
WMG - Elektra France
62
Dua Lipa
Warner Music UK
63
Tate McRae / Alok
SME - RCA Records Label
64
Fred again… / Baby Keem
WMG - Atlantic Records UK
65
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa Limited / Warner
66
Gotye / Kimbra / FISHER / Chris Lake / Sante Sansone
Universal-Island Records Ltd.
67
Tiësto / Alana Springsteen
Musical Freedom, LLC / Atlantic
68
Fisher, Flowdan
Good Company
69
Jeff Mills
Purpose Maker
70
John Summit / Paige Cavell
Experts Only/Darkroom Records
71
Diplo / HUGEL / Julia Church
Mad Decent Protocol, LLC
72
Sharam / Adam Beyer / Layton Giordani / Green Velvet
Armada Music
73
Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, D.O.D
Solotoko
74
Badger / Natasha Bedingfield
Sony Music UK
75
Cloonee
Black Book Records / Astralwerks
76
Jaxomy / Agatino Romero / Raffaella Carrà
SME - Columbia/B1 Recordings
77
NewEra
WMG - FFRR
78
LF System
Warner Records
79
Dom Dolla
Three Six Zero Recordings
80
Jones & Stephenson
Universal Music S.A.
81
Majestic / The Jammin Kid / Céline Dion
Columbia
82
Tiësto
Ultra Records, LLC
83
Charli XCX / Sam Smith
WMG - Atlantic Records
84
Delerium
Sony Music Entertainment
85
Dimitri Vegas, Goodboys, Chapter & Verse
House Of House
86
Andruss
MERLIN - Drop Low Records
87
FISHER / Jennifer Lopez
Epic/Work
88
Laurent Garnier
F Communications
89
James Hype / Miggy Dela Rosa
The Cross / Universal
90
MEDUZA / Ferreck Dawn / Clementine Douglas
Defected Records
91
Alok / Bebe Rexha
SME - Columbia/B1 Recordings
92
Zombie Nation
Sony Music Media
93
Becky Hill
UMG - Polydor Records
94
Anyma
Anyma/Afterlife/Interscope Records
95
Alle Farben / James Carter / VARGEN
Warner Music
96
The Blessed Madonna / Kylie Minogue
Warner Records
97
Bob Marley & The Wailers / FISHER
Island Records
98
Technoboy / Tuneboy / DJ Isaac
Q-dance Records
99
Robin Schulz / Topic / Oaks
Robin Schulz
100
David Guetta / Bebe Rexha
What A Music Ltd - Superstar
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Label type market share
Major label market share
Gender representation
Major labels
Indie-labels
Based on placements on chart
Independant
Sony
Warner
Universal
Based on placements on chart
Man
Woman
Man & Woman
Based on placements on chart
AHA moments
2024 Breakthroughs:
Disclosures "She's Gone, Dance On"
Disclosure hit #9 in 2024 with “She’s Gone, Dance On,” a hypnotic house track built on Ennio Morricone’s 1978 Dance On. Blending deep-house with cinematic soul, the duo turned loss into joy—crafting a dancefloor anthem about freedom, presence, and healing through movement.
AHA moments
2024 Breakthroughs:
Loofy
In 2024, Loofy crashed onto the scene l with his infectious Diddy anthem, “Last Night.” The track became the soundtrack for questionable decisions and unforgettable memories worldwide, blending an irresistible bassline with sick vocals.
Impressive to see Loofy entering the chart at #54.
AHA moments
2024 Breakthroughs:
Peggy Gou
In 2024, DJ Peggy Gou lit up the scene with “(It Goes Like) Nanana,” sampling 90s trance classic 9PM (Till I Come). After her Nomads Festival set went viral, she hit the charts. “Nanana” at #39 and “Find the Way” at #28—mark her global breakthrough.
Artist country of origin
Uk
Usa
Aus
Fra
Ger
Swe
Nl
Ita
Ire
Bra
Sco
Bel
Can
Sa
Jam
Nor
Kor
Mex
Ira
Isr
0%
12,5%
25%
37,5%
50%
Top 5 Artists
Based On Number Of Radio Plays
David Guetta
John Summit
Calvin harris
Fisher
Hugel
0
7.500
15.000
22.500
30.000
Conclusion
So, what have we learned i 2024?
Independent record labels has an impressive 29% market share, based on top 100 most played songs. It can be difficult to determine what is major and what is independent, as several distributors are owned by major labels.
However even with a margin of error it is still a surprisingly high market share.
Nostalgia Works
Notable songs from 2024
- It's Not Right But It’s Okay (Mr. Belt & Wezol)
- Sweet Disposition (John Summit & Silver Panda Remix)
- The Sound of Silence (CYRIL Remix)
- Stumblin' In (CYRIL)
- Waiting For Tonight (FISHER & J.Lo)
Tech-House Chart Hoppers
Notable top 100 entries
- PAWSA (TOO COOL TO BE CARELESS) #13
- Mau P (Beats For The Underground, On Again) #29
- Jamie Jones (We Groovin’) #49
Latin & Afro Influence is Growing
Notable styles
- Move (Adam Port / Stryv / Keinemusik / Orso / Malachiii)
- Mwaki (Zerb & Sofiya Nzau)
- Pedro Pedro (Jaxomy, Agatino Romero)
- Afraid to Feel (LF System)
Fun Fact
David Guetta is both Number 1 with "I Don’t Wanna Wait", and Number 100 with "I’m Good (Blue)".
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