Gay Hockey Drama Fuels Music Streams

A popular queer-themed Canadian hockey drama, "Heated Rivalry," is making waves in American pop culture, significantly boosting the streaming numbers of its featured soundtrack artists. Episodes of the show have seen songs like Feist's "Sealion" and Wet Leg's "Mangetout" experience dramatic increases in U.S. on-demand streams following their inclusion in key scenes. The series' impact extends to fan-created content, with Little Mix's "Secret Love Song, Pt. II" becoming an unofficial anthem for online "edits."

Simultaneously, the music industry is buzzing about Brooklyn indie band Geese and their frontman Cameron Winter. Their album "Getting Killed" has garnered critical acclaim, while Winter's solo debut, "Heavy Metal," is also being recognized on year-end best-of lists, with his song "Love Takes Miles" singled out. This critical attention has translated into substantial streaming bumps for both Geese and Winter's solo work.