Shining
Shining is a prominent Swedish black metal band formed in 1996 by Niklas Kvarforth, known for their depressive and suicidal themes. They have released eleven studio albums, with their latest self-titled album released on September 15, 2023.
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Shining is a prominent Swedish black metal band formed in 1996 by Niklas Kvarforth, known for their depressive and suicidal themes. They have released eleven studio albums, with their latest self-titled album released on September 15, 2023.
Shining has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 12 out of 100. Their current fame level is "indie" which our analysis suggests does not reflect their artistic quality.
Shining works in black metal originating from Sweden. As a music artist at the "indie" level, Shining has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader black metal scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
Shining has approximately 361 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 11K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.
Fans of Shining often also enjoy Lifelover, Silencer, Nortt, Xasthur, Burzum. These artists share common ground in the black metal space and/or the Sweden music scene. If you appreciate Shining's approach to black metal, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 12/100, Shining's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 361 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; being based in Sweden, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.