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Vol. 39, 21 June 2024
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Predicting song popularity in the digital age through Spotify’s data
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Abstract
This study delves into predicting song popularity on Spotify by analyzing a dataset of song features from 1986 to 2022. Using linear regression, this paper examines the influence of audio characteristics such as energy, danceability, speechiness, duration, and mode, alongside the year of release. The findings indicate that danceability, more recent release years, and longer track duration are positively associated with higher popularity levels. Conversely, songs in minor keys are more favored than those in major keys. These results highlight the significance of both intrinsic musical qualities and evolving listener preferences over time. The model's robustness is ensured through comprehensive diagnostic tests that validate the assumptions of linearity, normality, and homoscedasticity, confirming the predictive reliability of the identified factors. This research not only enhances the understanding of the dynamics driving music popularity but also provides valuable insights for artists and producers aiming to optimize their music for digital platforms. By focusing on the critical elements that resonate with contemporary audiences, stakeholders can better strategize their music releases to maximize listener engagement and success on streaming platforms.
Keywords
Song popularity, audio features, linear regression
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The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study will be available from the authors upon reasonable request.
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Mathematical Physics and Computational Simulation
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-463-7
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-464-4
- Published Date
- 21 June 2024
- Series
- Theoretical and Natural Science
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-8818
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-8826
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-8818/39/20240600
- Copyright
- 21 June 2024
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited