Taylor Swift Reigns Supreme: Spotify's Wrapped Results in Australia
Taylor Swift continues to captivate Australian audiences, topping Spotify's Wrapped results for the third consecutive year. The U.S. pop superstar leads a list dominated by North American artists, including Drake, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd, and Billie Eilish. Swift's latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, setting records for the most leaders by a female artist and the most-streamed week one album in ARIA history. The album's single, "The Fate of Ophelia," also reached No. 1, making it Swift's 13th chart-topper.
In Australia, the most streamed song on Spotify this year was Alex Warren's "Ordinary," followed by Gracie Abram's "That's So True" and Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feature." The top album in Australia for the year was the companion recording to the Netflix series "KPop Demon Hunters." The Wiggles were the most popular homegrown artist on Spotify in Australia, with The Kid Laroi's album "The First Time" being the most-streamed local LP. AC/DC, currently on tour, ranked third among the most-streamed Australian acts and swept the top three spots for Top Throwback Songs with their classic hits.
With a population of around 25 million, half of whom are monthly Spotify users, Australia continues to be a key market for music streaming. Bad Bunny claimed the top spot on Spotify's Global Top Artist tally for 2025, with over 19.8 billion streams worldwide. This marks the fourth time Bunny has held the global streaming title, having previously done so in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
The diversity of music tastes in Australia is reflected in the Spotify Wrapped results, showcasing the popularity of both international and local artists across various genres. From chart-topping hits to nostalgic classics, Australian listeners have shown a strong affinity for a wide range of music, making the country a vibrant and dynamic music market.