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Most-Streamed Songs On Spotify, Updated For January, 2026

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Most-Streamed Songs On Spotify, Updated For January, 2026

Some songs do not just top charts. They move in. They soundtrack breakups, road trips, late nights, early mornings, and entire eras of our lives. Streaming has turned listening into history in real time, and these tracks have quietly stacked billions upon billions of plays. From modern pop dominance to timeless classics that refuse to age, this list captures the songs people keep coming back to, again and again, and again.

Here are the most streamed songs of all time, as of January, 2026

  1. The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”, 5.211 billion
  2. Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”, 4.708 billion
  3. The Weeknd and Daft Punk, “Starboy”, 4.286 billion
  4. The Neighbourhood, “Sweater Weather”, 4.283 billion
  5. Lewis Capaldi, “Someone You Loved”, 4.180 billion
  6. Harry Styles, “As It Was”, 4.178 billion
  7. Post Malone and Swae Lee, “Sunflower”, 4.072 billion
  8. Drake with Wizkid and Kyla, “One Dance”, 3.951 billion
  9. Ed Sheeran, “Perfect”, 3.773 billion
  10. The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, “Stay”, 3.761 billion
  11. Imagine Dragons, “Believer”, 3.699 billion
  12. Glass Animals, “Heat Waves”, 3.618 billion
  13. Billie Eilish and Khalid, “Lovely”, 3.596 billion
  14. The Chainsmokers and Halsey, “Closer”, 3.538 billion
  15. Lord Huron, “The Night We Met”, 3.519 billion
  16. Arctic Monkeys, “I Wanna Be Yours”, 3.518 billion
  17. James Arthur, “Say You Won’t Let Go”, 3.499 billion
  18. Coldplay, “Yellow”, 3.498 billion
  19. The Chainsmokers and Coldplay, “Something Just Like This”, 3.463 billion
  20. Vance Joy, “Riptide”, 3.435 billion
  21. Tom Odell, “Another Love”, 3.377 billion
  22. Tones and I, “Dance Monkey”, 3.372 billion
  23. Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather”, 3.354 billion
  24. Post Malone and 21 Savage, “Rockstar”, 3.303 billion
  25. Hozier, “Take Me to Church”, 3.300 billion
  26. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile”, 3.291 billion
  27. OneRepublic, “Counting Stars”, 3.281 billion
  28. Ed Sheeran, “Photograph”, 3.243 billion
  29. Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, “Señorita”, 3.207 billion
  30. Taylor Swift, “Cruel Summer”, 3.190 billion
  31. Harry Styles, “Watermelon Sugar”, 3.164 billion
  32. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis with Ray Dalton, “Can’t Hold Us”, 3.151 billion
  33. The Police, “Every Breath You Take”, 3.147 billion
  34. Dua Lipa, “Don’t Start Now”, 3.121 billion
  35. Coldplay, “Viva La Vida”, 3.119 billion
  36. The Weeknd, “Die for You”, 3.095 billion
  37. Bruno Mars, “Just the Way You Are”, 3.052 billion
  38. Juice Wrld, “Lucid Dreams”, 3.041 billion
  39. Post Malone, “Circles”, 3.039 billion
  40. Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar, “Goosebumps”, 3.030 billion
  41. Queen, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, 3.014 billion
  42. Justin Bieber, “Love Yourself”, 3.013 billion
  43. Goo Goo Dolls, “Iris”, 2.997 billion
  44. Ed Sheeran, “Thinking Out Loud”, 2.990 billion
  45. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, “Shallow”, 2.975 billion
  46. Bruno Mars, “Locked Out of Heaven”, 2.961 billion
  47. Avicii, “Wake Me Up”, 2.958 billion
  48. Drake, “God’s Plan”, 2.951 billion
  49. John Legend, “All of Me”, 2.951 billion
  50. Linkin Park, “In The End”, 2.948 billion

Westside Cowboy Sign To Island Imprint And Share New Single “Don’t Throw Rocks”

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Westside Cowboy Sign To Island Imprint And Share New Single “Don’t Throw Rocks”

Westside Cowboy sign to Island Records imprint Adventure Recordings and announce their second EP So Much Country ‘Till We Get There for release on January 16th. Live favourite ‘Don’t Throw Rocks’ is out now as the first taste of this sophomore effort following its premiere on BBC 6 Music by Huw Stephens.

It was recorded with Loren Humphreys in New York, who brought the same studio magic to the quartet’s self-styled ‘Britainicana’ sound as he has for Cameron Winter’s acclaimed Heavy Metal LP (alongside credits for Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey, Wunderhorse and more).

Draped in golden hour nostalgia, ‘Don’t Throw Rocks’ embeds itself under your skin right from the initial guitar twinkles, before Jimmy Murphy and Aofie Anson O’Connell’s harmonies coalesce into a lead vocal which subtly grips hold of the listener. On the origins and themes of the track, the band say:

“This started life as a fuzzy drum machine demo that Jimmy made in his bedroom and eventually made its way into the practice room ahead of our first headline at Castle Hotel.

We tried it really fast and loud, with a new order disco beat across the entire thing basically. We finished it and were like ‘ This is good, right?’… none of us were really convinced. We were about to call it when we thought we’d have one last go. We kept the tempo but took the emphasis off of the snare and hats and instead onto the floor tom and its rims. This changed the feeling of the song a lot. All of a sudden, instead the song just being this 2 minute fog horn blare, it was now rumbling along and building.

Jimmy’s lyrics on this deal a lot in time and change, and how it, more often than not, moves out of our control and without niceties. We wanted the music to reflect this too. With each section, we wanted to add a new gear, to increase the intensity until it couldn’t be held onto anymore. I guess that’s where the outro comes in. This felt like the natural first single for So Much Country…, we all kinda knew once we’d heard it back.”

Much of the group’s reputation as leaders of a vital new wave of UK bands has come from a scintillating live set – which is already establishing an immersive mythos, replete with ‘I was there’ credentials, and if-you-know-you-know moments. Packed out stages at Glastonbury, Green Man, End of The Road and more is evidence of an outfit striking at the core of the scene.

The show is being taken on the road in support of Black Country, New Road through mainland Europe in October, before a string of headline dates through the UK and Ireland in November, January and February – featuring their biggest headline show so far at London’s Scala.

Around the release of debut EP This Better Be Something Great in August the band earned no shortage of admirers – personal invites to support English Teacher, Ezra Furman, mary in the junkyard, and Blondshell matched with early press praise from the likes of The Guardian, Stereogum, Uncut, NME, DIY, DORK, So Young, The Line Of Best Fit, Clash, Rolling Stone UK, Rough Trade and Paste. The four-piece have also landed primary support from Huw Stephens, Steve Lamacq, Nick Grimshaw, Lauren Laverne, Craig Charles, Deb Grant, Nathan Shepherd, Emily Pilbeam (BBC 6 Music) and Sian Eleri and Alyx Holcombe (BBC Radio 1), Jo Whiley (BBC Radio 2), Matt Wilkinson (Apple Music), KEXP and John Kennedy (Radio X).

Westside Cowboy’s second EP So Much Country ‘Till We Get There is out via Adventure Recordings on January 16th.

Manchester Indie Rock Band The Guest List Announce EP ‘When The Lights Are Out’

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Manchester Indie Rock Band The Guest List Announce EP ‘When The Lights Are Out’

Manchester five piece The Guest List announce the release of their EP ‘When The Lights Are Out,’ out now, alongside the new single “Ruine.” Built around a heavy, downtuned riff and stark rhythmic drive, “Ruine” focuses on fixation and loss of control, punctuated by a spoken word French passage from bassist Sid Wallace. The track follows earlier single “Weatherman,” which addressed the climate crisis through direct imagery and plainspoken lyrics. Across the EP, the band combine guitar driven arrangements with measured use of tension and release, grounding each song in clear structure and direct themes.

Formed in 2021 by school friends and music students, The Guest List consists of Cai Alty, Tom Quigley, Leio Hunter, Sid Wallace, and Angus Gilchrist. Their recent work also includes “Mary,” which addresses cycles of domestic violence, “Plasticine Heart,” focused on envy and self comparison, and the title track “When The Lights Are Out,” written in response to men’s mental health statistics in the UK. Alongside extensive touring, festival appearances, and support slots with established UK acts, the EP documents a period of rapid development for the band, capturing their songwriting priorities and current musical scope without excess or abstraction.

Kent Dream Pop Band The Far Field Share New Single “Lake Of The Woods”

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Kent Dream Pop Band The Far Field Share New Single “Lake Of The Woods”

Kent based band The Far Field release the new single “Lake Of The Woods,” following their 2024 self titled debut EP. Drawing from 1990s Midwestern emo and shoegaze, the track presents a wider and more defined sound shaped by full band collaboration for the first time. Built around insistent drums, layered guitars, and expansive pop melodies, the song moves with steady forward drive while maintaining a hazy, melodic core. Vocals from Nicola Tee sit clearly at the center, carrying lyrics focused on leaving, distance, and starting over.

“Lake Of The Woods” was written collectively by the band and recorded at their practice space, The Joplin House, with Dan Lucas handling engineering, mixing, and production. The recording captures a direct, uncluttered sound that emphasizes momentum and structure over excess. Guitars alternate between shimmer and overdrive, anchored by Katie King’s bass and Cameron Sheppard’s tight rhythmic foundation. As a release, “Lake Of The Woods” documents a clear shift in how The Far Field work and sound together, presenting a concise snapshot of a band expanding its musical range through collaboration.

Belfast Indie Newcomers November Dog Share Debut Single “How I’ve Been”

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Belfast Indie Newcomers November Dog Share Debut Single “How I’ve Been”

Belfast four piece November Dog introduce themselves with the debut single “How I’ve Been,” recorded and produced by bassist Shaun Carlin. Written over a year of focused rehearsals, the track presents the band’s lo fi slacker leaning sound through restrained guitars, soft Alesis keys, and a steady rhythmic base. The song opens quietly, allowing melody to take precedence, before expanding slightly in the chorus with controlled overdrive and a brief fuzzed out solo. The arrangement stays measured throughout, keeping space around the vocal and emphasizing tone over volume.

Formed around songwriters Scott Hanna and Danny Cockroft, with Carlin and drummer Michael McCorry completing the lineup, November Dog shape their material collaboratively once songs reach the full band. “How I’ve Been” was recorded between Blackstaff Recording Studio and Carlin’s home setup, capturing a direct and unembellished sound. Lyrically, the track addresses feeling overlooked by people close to you, framed plainly and without excess. As a first release, “How I’ve Been” outlines the band’s musical foundation clearly, placing melody, texture, and understatement at the center of their approach.

London Seven Piece The Orchestra For Now Share Expansive Single “Deplore You / Farmers Market”

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London Seven Piece The Orchestra For Now Share Expansive Single “Deplore You / Farmers Market”

London seven piece The Orchestra (For Now) share the new single “Deplore You / Farmers Market,” taken from their second EP ‘Plan 76,’ out now. First written and performed live by the band, the track marks a pivotal moment in their evolution, pulling back their trademark maximalism in favor of exposed emotion and careful pacing. Sparse passages give way to slow building tension, allowing the song to stretch, strain, and finally erupt in a sweeping orchestral surge. It is a striking example of dynamic control, with every shift carrying weight and intention.

The release arrives as The Orchestra (For Now) continue building on the momentum sparked by their debut EP ‘Plan 75,’ following main stage festival appearances and sold out headline shows before an official single ever surfaced. ‘Plan 76’ expands their self described London prog sound through refined arrangements, dramatic contrasts, and fearless structure, balancing fragility with scale. “Deplore You / Farmers Market” stands as one of their most direct statements to date, a song that breathes, tightens, and ultimately overwhelms through restraint turned release.

Maryland Rock Trio Pinkshift Drop Defiant New Song “Authority Problem”

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Maryland Rock Trio Pinkshift Drop Defiant New Song “Authority Problem”

Maryland trio Pinkshift continue their momentum with the release of the new song “Authority Problem,” arriving alongside their recent album ‘Earthkeeper’ via Hopeless Records. The track moves with blunt force and total conviction, pairing serrated riffs with a vocal performance that confronts power, identity, and self definition head on. “Authority Problem” channels fury into structure, cutting through noise with clarity and refusal, and it lands as a sharp statement that matches the band’s physical intensity and emotional weight. This song hits hard because it speaks plainly, loudly, and without hesitation.

‘Earthkeeper’ frames that energy across a full album that balances heaviness, vulnerability, and urgency, shaped by years on the road and expanding musical range. The record’s track listing includes Love It Here, Anita Ride, Evil Eye, Don’t Fight, Patience, Spiritseeker, Blood, Freefall, Suspended, Reflection, Vacant, and Something More. Pinkshift bring that material on the road this fall with a headline U.S. run, followed by UK and European dates with Grandson early next year. Each performance places community, catharsis, and connection at the center, reinforcing Pinkshift’s role as a band that speaks directly to the present moment with force and purpose.

PINKSHIFT ON TOUR WITH GRANDSON:
29 January Munich DE Tonhalle
30 January Berlin DE Huxleys Neue Welt
1 February Utrecht NL Tivoli Vredenburg Ronda
3 February Brussels BE Ancienne Belgique
6 February Münster DE Skaters Palace
7 February Copenhagen DK Amager Bio
8 February Hamburg DE Docks
18 February Milan IT Magazzini Generali
19 February Lausanne CH Les Docks
20 February Zurich CH X-TRA
21 February Wiesbaden DE Schlachthof
23 February Paris FR La Cigale
24 February Cologne DE E-Werk
26 February Manchester UK Academy
28 February Birmingham UK O2 Institute
1 March Bristol UK Electric Bristol
2 March London UK O2 Forum Kentish Town
3 March Glasgow UK SWG3 Galvanizers

Experimental Electronic Supergroup CVCHE Release Cosmic Single “The Star” From ‘Get Fluffy’

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Experimental Electronic Supergroup CVCHE Release Cosmic Single “The Star” From ‘Get Fluffy’

Experimental electronic supergroup CVCHE share the new single “The Star,” a hypnotic transmission drawn from their forthcoming debut album ‘Get Fluffy.’ Built during a late night studio session with Chris Seligman, the track unfolds as a sweeping slice of Rural Canadian Techno, guided by drifting synths and slow burning momentum. The song locks into a steady orbit, channeling atmosphere, motion, and restraint while letting texture do the heavy lifting. “The Star” carries a sense of elevation and focus, shaped by instinct rather than intention.

CVCHE brings together Jimmy Shaw of Metric and Broken Social Scene, Liam O’Neil of Kings of Leon, Dave Hodge of Broken Social Scene and Leisure Cruise, and conceptual artist Jon Morris. Their recent run of releases, including “Thumper” and “Never Whatever,” outlines a sound built on patience, scale, and curiosity. “The Star” sharpens that vision, presenting a calm yet commanding piece that expands electronic music through collaboration, mood, and a shared late night spark.

Bernie Leadon Returns With New Album ‘Too Late To Be Cool’

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Bernie Leadon Returns With New Album ‘Too Late To Be Cool’

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Bernie Leadon releases his first new album in more than two decades with ‘Too Late To Be Cool.’ Written by Leadon and produced and engineered by longtime collaborator Glyn Johns, the album reflects a lifetime of songwriting shaped by experience, curiosity, and craft. Recorded live to analog tape, the sessions bring a natural looseness and clarity, supported by Tony Harrell on keys, Greg Morrow on drums, and Glenn Worf on bass. The performances carry confidence and ease, allowing the songs to breathe and unfold with intention.

https://open.spotify.com/album/28T6MN36XjOhZ5AjvuUep4

‘Too Late To Be Cool’ follows Leadon’s 2004 release ‘Mirror’ and marks a return that emphasizes musicianship and perspective over nostalgia. The album draws from lessons gathered across decades of playing, listening, and living, delivering songs grounded in observation and melodic instinct. Early listeners have responded strongly to its warmth and honesty, noting its unforced flow and attentive arrangements.

The release arrives alongside a renewed public chapter for Leadon, who headlined AMERICANAFEST and appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame following the album’s announcement. He also recently signed a long term worldwide publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music, reinforcing his ongoing role within the music community. These moments frame the album as part of an active creative present rather than a retrospective pause.

Leadon’s career began with the Flying Burrito Brothers and Dillard & Clark before co founding the Eagles alongside Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Randy Meisner. That foundation helped shape country rock as a lasting force in American music. With ‘Too Late To Be Cool,’ Leadon adds another chapter that stands on its own terms, rooted in skill, memory, and a steady creative hand.

Irish Folk Pop Singer Darren Kiely Returns With Reflective Single “Bound”

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Irish Folk Pop Singer Darren Kiely Returns With Reflective Single “Bound”

Free Flight Records artist Darren Kiely releases the new single “Bound,” following his recent cover of “When You Were Young.” Written with Jamie Kenney and Ava Suppelsa, the mid tempo track centers on memory, attachment, and the pull of unfinished emotion. Stripped back production places the focus squarely on Kiely’s vocal delivery, allowing every lyric to land with clarity and weight. The song moves deliberately, letting restraint and space underline its emotional core.

“Bound” presents Kiely at his most direct, pairing vulnerable writing with a melodic framework that keeps the tension intact from start to finish. His performance carries quiet intensity, drawing strength from understatement rather than scale. Following a year filled with touring, including the “Your Love, Your Lighting Tour,” the track adds another dimension to Kiely’s growing catalog, rooted in folk tradition and shaped by modern storytelling instincts. “Bound” stands as a focused statement that highlights his control, emotional precision, and evolving voice as a songwriter.

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