

The Weeknd’s big streaming milestone; ABBA Gold’s long chart run; Ready for friends to slide into your Spotify DMs?; Apple Music Radio expands; and Radiohead’s ‘Let Down’ gets a TikTok boost.Th
Sep 3, 2025
Discover The Weeknd's staggering 5 billion Spotify streams and the mystery behind his billion-dollar plans. Explore ABBA Gold's record 1,216 weeks on the UK chart and debate The Smiths' track sequencing. Learn about Spotify's reintroduced in-app messaging and Apple Music Radio's exciting expansion. TikTok breathes new life into Radiohead's 'Let Down' while Bandcamp launches curated clubs for music lovers. And don’t miss the quirky segment on rocket-fuel tank speakers!
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Streaming Keeps Catalog Albums Evergreen
- ABBA Gold has spent a cumulative 1,216 weeks on the UK album chart, equivalent to 23 years in total chart presence.
- Streaming longevity and cultural fixtures like stage shows and virtual tours help catalog albums remain chart-eligible indefinitely.
Perennial Hits Become Financial Collateral
- The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' hit 5 billion Spotify streams, highlighting the huge value of perennial streaming hits.
- Long-term streaming success creates sustained passive income and can underpin major financing moves using catalogue rights as collateral.
Weeknd's Off-Stage Portfolio
- Stuart lists The Weeknd's varied ventures: a label, esports and tech partnerships, philanthropy, and TV and film projects.
- He suggests Abel might leverage financing to expand non-music ventures or build new creative projects.