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The Lumineers

Alternative Folk/Folk Rock·Music·mainstream·United States
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QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
18.5M
YT SUBS
2.5M
SOCIAL
1.5M
CHAMPIONS
0

The Lumineers are an American alternative folk/folk rock band formed in New Jersey in 2005 by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, now based in Denver, Colorado. They achieved mainstream success with their 2012 debut album featuring the massive hit 'Ho Hey' which peaked at #3 on Billboard, and have released five studio albums to date with over 6 billion total streams.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (7)
  • Ho Hey peaked at #3 on Billboard Hot 100
  • Strong sync placement success in TV and advertising
  • Billboard Music Award nominations
  • Over 6 billion total streams across platforms
  • 24 #1 hits with over 6 billion streams total
  • Long-term partnership with Dualtone Records since 2011
  • Grammy nominations
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is The Lumineers underrated?

The Lumineers has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 6 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including ho hey peaked at #3 on billboard hot 100.

Q:What genre is The Lumineers?

The Lumineers works in Alternative Folk/Folk Rock originating from United States (Colorado). As a music artist at the "mainstream" level, The Lumineers has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Alternative Folk scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does The Lumineers have?

The Lumineers has approximately 18.5M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 2.5M YouTube subscribers and approximately 1.5M combined social media followers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Lumineers?

Fans of The Lumineers often also enjoy Of Monsters and Men, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Fleet Foxes, The Head and the Heart, Mumford & Sons. These artists share common ground in the Alternative Folk space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate The Lumineers's approach to alternative folk/folk rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Lumineers more famous?

With a Gap Score of 6/100, The Lumineers's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (mainstream). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.

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