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Shining

black metal·Music·indie·Sweden
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LISTENERS
361
YT SUBS
11K
CHAMPIONS
0

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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Q:Is Shining underrated?

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.

Q:What genre is Shining?

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.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Shining have?

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.

Q:Who are similar artists to Shining?

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.

Q:Why isn't Shining more famous?

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.

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