Google's Year in Search 2025: Music Discovery Trends and Top Lyrics of the Year
Google's Year in Search 2025 report highlights the music discovery trends of the year, showcasing listeners' enthusiasm for exploring new songs and lyrics. The search data reveals a focus on popular artists like Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift, with KPop Demon Hunter tracks making a significant impact in both text and audio searches. The lists capture the unique spikes in curiosity throughout the year, showcasing what was trending in 2025.
The top trending lyrics list features songs from major LP releases, with Bad Bunny's "DtMF" leading global lyric searches. Taylor Swift also secured multiple spots in the top 10 titles, with songs from "The Life of a Showgirl" album dominating the list. Emerging artists like Alex Warren and girl group KATSEYE also made their mark in the global top 10, reflecting the diverse range of music that captured listeners' attention in 2025.
International sensations like Indonesian singer Silet Open Up and Chinese Mandopop artist LBI garnered global interest with their unique music styles. KPop Demon Hunters' boy-band sensation Saja Boys also made waves with their hit single "Soda Pop," showcasing the global appeal of their music. The diversity of artists and genres in the global lyrics searches highlights the widespread interest in music from around the world.
In the U.S., Spanish-language searches featured popular songs and lyrics, with Bad Bunny's "DtMF" and KPop Demon Hunters' "Golden" leading the trends. The inclusion of artists from Latin pop, rock, reggaeton, and other genres reflects the rich musical landscape of Spanish-language music. The "En Español" section of Google's trend report showcases the influence of Spanish-language music on listeners in the U.S.
Google's "Hum-to-Search" option provides insights into the songs that resonated with music fans, with KPop Demon Hunters' "Golden" and Alex Warren's "Ordinary" emerging as popular choices. The global and U.S. hum-to-search lists highlight the songs that listeners couldn't get out of their heads, driving them to search for more information about the music. The full music lists from Google's Year in Search 2025 offer a comprehensive view of the year's music trends and the artists that captured listeners' attention.