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Stranger Things Season 5 Ignites '70s & '80s Music Revival
3 Dec
Summary
- Stranger Things' new season boosted '70s and '80s classics like Diana Ross' 'Upside Down'.
- A Louisiana rapper's song went viral via a TikTok dance challenge, increasing streams significantly.
- An '00s alt-folk duo's song is seeing a revival due to viral TikTok edits.
The return of "Stranger Things" for its fifth and final season has once again demonstrated the show's power to revive classic music. Early episodes have driven significant gains for '70s and '80s hits, with Diana Ross' "Upside Down" seeing a 373% surge in streams. Other beneficiaries include ABBA's "Fernando" and Tiffany's cover of "I Think We're Alone Now," alongside tracks like Michael Jackson's "Rockin' Robin" and The Chordettes' "Mr. Sandman."
Beyond television, social media platforms are creating their own music trends. A dance challenge on TikTok for Louisiana rapper H3adband's song "Boo" has led to an 1,882% increase in streams over three weeks, bringing the artist national recognition. Similarly, She & Him's 2008 ballad "I Thought I Saw Your Face Today" is experiencing a viral resurgence on TikTok through emotional video edits.
