Barry Adamson

Barry Adamson — rock artist from GB.

Barry Adamson, a versatile artist known for his work with Magazine and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, embarked on a successful solo career marked by atmospheric…

Influence: 50.23% Fanbase: 22.41% Trending: 64.14% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-08-16

4,070

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-16

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-08 18:34:21 UTC

Genres

rockbritish alternative rockalternativealternative

Biography

Barry Adamson, a versatile artist known for his work with Magazine and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, embarked on a successful solo career marked by atmospheric and cinematic music. His debut solo album, 1989's Moss Side Story, set the tone for his unique blend of organic instrumentation and modern production techniques. Throughout his career, Adamson experimented with various musical styles, from jazz and European pop to electronic influences, culminating in his 2024 release, Cut to Black, which showcased his affinity for '60s pop and soul.

Born in Manchester in 1958, Barry Adamson's early experiences in the punk rock scene led to collaborations with iconic artists like Nick Cave and Pete Shelley before he launched his solo career. Signing with Mute Records, he crafted albums that often drew inspiration from film scores, earning critical acclaim and nominations for prestigious awards. Over the years, Adamson expanded his creative endeavors, delving into film scoring, production work, and even filmmaking, while maintaining a consistent output of evocative and introspective music that resonated with audiences.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-08-16

Barry Adamson speaks to 25-34 & 35-44 audiences with measurable traction in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE. Composition is heavily male (81%), which tightens creative strategy without sacrificing scale. Youtube is the reach engine (997 avg views per post), and Youtube supplies credible back-and-forth with core fans. Affinity clusters near Vinyl Me, Please, Spotify, Apple Music, suggesting category lift in Vinyl records of latest albums, Merchandise featuring album artwork, Exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The result is a partnership that feels earned, not forced.

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 Barry Adamson score 0.96% — Low bucket.

Product: Vinyl records of latest albumsProduct: Merchandise featuring album artworkProduct: Exclusive behind-the-scenes content

Followers:4,070

Engagements:39

Rate:1.0%

Posts:59

Avg Likes:36

Avg Comments:2

Avg Views:997

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 4,070 · Engagements 39 · Rate 1.0% Posts 59 · Views 997 · Avg Likes 36 · Avg Comments 2 · Avg Views 997	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 32% 35-44: 25% 45-64: 24% 18-24: 16%	Largest: 25-34 (32%); next: 35-44 (25%)
Gender Split	Female: 19% Male: 81% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (81%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (20%) UNITED KINGDOM (12%) FRANCE (7%) AUSTRALIA (5%) ARGENTINA (4%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (20%), UNITED KINGDOM (12%), FRANCE (7%)
Platform Engagement	Youtube: 997 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 997 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 36 avg likes