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Galactic

funk·Music·established·United States
43
QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
260K
YT SUBS
96
CHAMPIONS
0

Galactic is an American funk band from New Orleans formed in 1994 by college students. The band has an extensive catalog including 10 albums and over 2,000 live performances, with notable tracks like 'Heart of Steel' and 'Into the Deep.'

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Over 2,000 live performances
  • Vinyl subscription service
  • 10 albums released
  • Collaboration with Irma Thomas
SIMILAR ARTISTS (5)
FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Galactic underrated?

Galactic has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 43 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including over 2,000 live performances.

Q:What genre is Galactic?

Galactic works in funk originating from United States (Louisiana). As a music artist at the "established" level, Galactic has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader funk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Galactic have?

Galactic has approximately 260K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 96 YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Galactic?

Fans of Galactic often also enjoy Lettuce, Dumpstaphunk, The New Deal, Soulive, The Meters. These artists share common ground in the funk space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Galactic's approach to funk, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Galactic more famous?

With a Gap Score of 43/100, Galactic's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.