Fun with metrics: Coldplay is bigger than The Beatles. Here's why and how.

Ah, i saw your post on reddit. I guess you forgot to actually put the link in this thread though. Welcome anyway :D

Plus Kanye thinks Coldplay is better than The Beatles so it must be true!

Here's the article for those who haven't seen it

http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com/fun-with-metrics-coldplay-is-bigger-than-the-beatles-heres-why-and-how/

 

It's obviously kind of a bull**** metric because surely if Spotify existed in the 1960s, The Beatles would be pretty damn popular. Coldplay are reaping the benefits of being a popular band living in the music streaming era. The Beatles haven't existed since before compact discs. Lol

 

But it's cool that Coldplay are the number one British band on Spotify!

Plus Kanye thinks Coldplay is better than The Beatles so it must be true!

:D:D:D

I wonder how U2 would fit in this mix. They are obviously a big band, are still touring, and gaining new, younger fans. In addition, many of their original listeners are at an age where they would be more likely to use streaming services.