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Cave In

Rock/Metalcore/Space Rock·Music·indie·United States
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Quality clearly exceeds recognition
LISTENERS
29K
YT SUBS
8K
CHAMPIONS
0

Cave In is an American rock band formed in 1995 in Methuen, Massachusetts, that evolved from metalcore origins to incorporate space rock and progressive elements. The band gained mainstream recognition with their 2003 major label release 'Antenna' and has released seven studio albums spanning from 1998 to 2022.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Current signing to Relapse Records in 2021
  • Coverage from major music publications including Pitchfork, NME, Stereogum, and Rolling Stone
  • Major label partnership with RCA Records for 2003 album 'Antenna'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Cave In underrated?

Cave In has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 72 out of 100. despite having 29K monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including current signing to relapse records in 2021.

Q:What genre is Cave In?

Cave In works in Rock/Metalcore/Space Rock originating from United States (Massachusetts). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Cave In has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Rock scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Cave In have?

Cave In has approximately 29K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 8K YouTube subscribers. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.

Q:Who are similar artists to Cave In?

Fans of Cave In often also enjoy Mastodon, Isis, Thrice, Converge, Deftones. These artists share common ground in the Rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Cave In's approach to rock/metalcore/space rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Cave In more famous?

With a Gap Score of 72/100, Cave In's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: with 29K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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