Algorithms Pick Chicago Artists for Top 2017 Songs

2017’s been a hell of a year. World news, politics, movies, Stranger Things season 2, and everything else aside – music streaming continues to surge and the number of bands that fit under the genre “indie rock” continues to rise.

Having had been a member of Spotify since its launch almost 10 years ago, I always look forward to the end of the year wrap-up. The company rid of their monthly stats, letting users know their top songs during short terms, and chose to stick with a once a year tell all.

While I do believe there may be some faults with their algorithms (i.e. long term is weighed heavier than short term), you can find 22 Chicago tunes that made my 100 most listened to list below.

Beach Bunny

Female-fronted surf pop

"February"

Other tracks listed include: "6 Weeks", "Greetings From California", "July", "Call Me Baby"

The Slaps

2/3 Kentucky 1/3 Illinois

"The Whistle Song"

Other track listed: "Song For A Friend"

Meat Wave

Adrenaline-ridden alt trio

"Brother"

Burns Twins Two Brothers Producing Hip-Hop

"Honey"

Twin Peaks

Best Friends Making Modern Rock Classics

"Getting Better"

Other tracks listed include: "Sloop Jay D", "Telephone", "Walk to the One You Love", "Stand in the Sand"

Max Loebman

Mixing Folk & Baroque Pop w/ Rock

"I Tried"

Other track listed: "Wild One"

Ex Okays

Southside Jangle Pop

"Goonies"

Other track listed: "Friends"

The Walters

2014-2017 RIP Dads

"Hunk Beach"

Other tracks listed include: "Fancy Shoes", "I Love You So", "She's Gonna Leave You"

Check out the above and keep an ear out for them - the new year's coming faster than you think.