The Hit Momentum Report: November 17, 2025

Evaluating Streaming Data for Pop Music Programmers

Nov 17, 2025

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Is Olivia Dean ready for more than one current slot? Why HUNTR/X’s “Golden” doesn’t stream like a pre-teen hit. Plus, When is it time for a current to become a recurrent?

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Christmas music listening surges

There are already 14 holiday classics among Spotify’s top 200 most-played songs in the U.S. this past week. During the comparable week last year, only four (4) Christmas titles made the Spotify 200. Apparently, America needs a little Christmas right this very minute…

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