Avicii’s Music Sees Streaming Spike After Documentary Release

Netflix’s Avicii: I’m Tim documentary has been a crowd favorite since its release. The documentary shined a new light on the dance music superstar and his rise to fame. The film offers a glimpse into Tim’s struggles with mental health and his tragic passing in 2018. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with friends and family, the documentary provides an intimate look at the life of one of modern music’s most iconic figures.

Because the release has been so popular, Avicii’s music has also seen a huge boost in streaming. I spent a whole day listening to him right after watching it so it makes sense. According to Billboard, Avicii’s global streaming numbers have risen by 63.9%. Some of his most well-known songs such as Wake Me Up, Hey Brother, and The Nights have enjoyed the biggest growth. 

Even though Avicii passed almost 7 years ago, he still has roughly 37 million monthly listeners on Spotify. That number means he is the 111th most-played artist on Spotify currently which is a remarkable feat. According to Forbes, all 3 of Avicii’s albums have entered the United Kingdom’s Official Dance Albums Chart.

It is amazing to see all the love and support he has gotten over the years. The documentary was both beautiful and sad watching his rise and fall in real time. I loved the touch of him narrating it. It was almost like he was still with us.