Bad Bad Hats

Bad Bad Hats

Country: US

Influential: 52.88% Fanbase: 27.83% Trending: 65.41%
As of: 2025-10-03

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 21.72% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-16

23,769

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-16

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

Updated 2025-10-03 18:32:41 UTC

Genres

poppopindie popminneapolis indiealternativebubblegrungeindie rock

Scores

Score: DMDB 52.90% | Fanbase 27.80% | Trending 65.40% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Bad Bad Hats, an indie rock band hailing from Minneapolis, was founded in 2012 by Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge during their time at Macalester College. Over the past decade, the band has embarked on numerous tours across the country, often traversing in their dependable minivan and indulging in local delicacies along the way. Bad Bad Hats has shared the stage with notable acts such as The Beths, Margaret Glaspy, and Hippo Campus, and released their latest album Walkman on September 17th, 2021 through Don Giovanni Records.

For booking inquiries, contact [email protected]. Photos courtesy of Zoe Prinds-Flash.
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Bad Bad Hats Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-08-16

Bad Bad Hats is a clear fit for 18-24 & 25-34 audiences with strength across UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA. The audience is heavily male (56%), so messaging can confidently lean into identity, fashion, and status. Youtube remains the best top-of-funnel driver (1,043 avg views per post); Instagram builds the community layer. Affinity data highlights Ampeg, Live Nation, Warby Parker, suggesting immediate traction in Merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies), Vinyl records of latest album, Exclusive online concerts. The upside is culture-first creative with measurable lift.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Bad Bad Hats score 2.03%Strong bucket.
Brand: AmpegBrand: Live NationBrand: Warby Parker Product: Merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies)Product: Vinyl records of latest albumProduct: Exclusive online concerts
Followers:23,769
Engagements:482
Rate:2.0%
Posts:1,265
Views:1,883
Avg Likes:469
Avg Comments:21
Avg Views:1,883

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 23,769 · Engagements 482 · Rate 2.0%
Posts 1,265 · Views 1,883 · Avg Likes 469 · Avg Comments 21 · Avg Views 1,883
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 18-24: 40%
25-34: 35%
35-44: 11%
45-64: 9%
Largest: 18-24 (40%); next: 25-34 (35%)
Gender Split Female: 44%
Male: 56%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (56%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (57%)
UNITED KINGDOM (8%)
CANADA (5%)
PHILIPPINES (5%)
BRAZIL (3%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (57%), UNITED KINGDOM (8%), CANADA (5%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 361 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 840 avg views/post · Youtube: 1,043 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 1,043 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 361 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ampeg
Audio & Music Gear
Score: 21.72
Live Nation
Entertainment
Score: 20.81
Warby Parker
Accessories (Bags, Eyewear, Etc.)
Score: 18.12
bonappetitmag
Food & Snacks
Score: 17.30
MOOG
Automotive
Score: 16.29
Arctic Fox hair Color
Beauty & Personal Care
Score: 15.81
Lollapalooza
Entertainment
Score: 10.64
Glossier
Beauty & Personal Care
Score: 10.32
Walgreens
Health & Wellness
Score: 7.95
Pro Tools
Tools, DIY & Garden
Score: 7.85
Spotify Music
Entertainment & Media
Score: 6.38
Kickstarter
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Score: 6.08

Recommendations

Products & Services
  • Merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies)
  • Vinyl records of latest album
  • Exclusive online concerts
  • Music lessons or workshops
  • Collaborative playlists on Spotify
  • Limited edition posters
  • Fan club memberships
  • Music streaming subscriptions
Marketing Angles
  • Highlight local Minneapolis culture
  • Emphasize indie music community
  • Leverage nostalgia for 90s pop culture
  • Engage fans through social media challenges
  • Utilize storytelling in marketing campaigns
  • Promote sustainability in merchandise
Content Themes
  • Behind-the-scenes of music creation
  • Tour diaries and travel experiences
  • Fan stories and testimonials
  • Music influences and inspirations
  • Live performance highlights
  • Collaborations with other artists
Partnership Brands
  • Ampeg
  • Live Nation
  • Warby Parker
  • bonappetitmag
  • MOOG
  • Arctic Fox hair Color
  • Lollapalooza
  • Glossier
  • Walgreens
  • Pro Tools
  • Spotify Music
  • Kickstarter
  • Taco Bell
  • Coors
  • Verizon
  • Showtime
  • Hot Topic
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Ableton
  • Free People
  • Urban Outfitters
Brand Category Score
Ampeg Audio & Music Gear 21.72
Live Nation Entertainment 20.81
Warby Parker Accessories (Bags, Eyewear, Etc.) 18.12
bonappetitmag Food & Snacks 17.30
MOOG Automotive 16.29
Arctic Fox hair Color Beauty & Personal Care 15.81
Lollapalooza Entertainment 10.64
Glossier Beauty & Personal Care 10.32
Walgreens Health & Wellness 7.95
Pro Tools Tools, DIY & Garden 7.85
Spotify Music Entertainment & Media 6.38
Kickstarter E-commerce & Marketplaces 6.08
Taco Bell Restaurants & Food Service 5.79
Coors Alcoholic Beverages 5.77
Verizon Telecom & Internet Services 5.67
Showtime Entertainment 5.46
Hot Topic Apparel & Fashion 5.45
Paramount Pictures Entertainment & Media 5.41
Pacific Northwest Wonderland Apparel & Fashion 5.38
Ableton Audio & Music Gear 5.09
Pilsner Urquell Alcoholic Beverages 4.91
Free People Apparel & Fashion 4.73
Polaroid Cameras & Photography 4.60
Airbnb Travel & Hospitality 4.51
Tinder Technology 4.48
Emporium Apparel & Fashion 4.43
Gatorade Beverages 4.33
Dr. Martens Apparel & Fashion 4.27
Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants & Food Service 4.15
Kodak Cameras & Photography 4.07
Target Apparel 4.00
Heinz Food & Snacks 4.00
Urban Outfitters Apparel & Fashion 3.84
Busch Beverages 3.77
Bethesda Softworks Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles) 3.71
Columbia Pictures Entertainment 3.67
Coachella Apparel & Fashion 3.49
Nickelodeon Entertainment 3.44
Chrysler Automotive 3.42
SoundCloud Entertainment 3.41
Carhartt Apparel & Fashion 3.39
Fujifilm Cameras & Photography 3.08
Activision Blizzard Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles) 2.82
Guinness Alcoholic Beverages 2.81
Costco Grocery & Pantry 2.58
Cadillac Automotive 2.49
MTV Entertainment 2.49
Lush Beauty & Personal Care 2.48
NBC Entertainment & Media 2.47
Pixar Entertainment 2.42

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Artist: Bad Bad Hats

Date Range: 2025-10-03 → 2025-10-03
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