Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg

Country: GB | Gender: male

Influential: 61.63% Fanbase: 46.66% Trending: 69.12%
As of: 2025-10-03

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Waitrose • 19.32% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-15

102,159

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-15

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Hours Airplay

Updated 2025-10-03 18:52:33 UTC

Genres

rockpermanent waveroots rockrockalternativealternative rockalternative countryalternativeamericanuk americanafolk & traditionalfolkanti-folkfolk rocksinger-songwriterfolk punk

Scores

Score: DMDB 61.60% | Fanbase 46.70% | Trending 69.10% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Billy Bragg, a leading figure of the anti-folk movement of the '80s, drew inspiration from punk rock and folk legends like Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. His intelligent and humane lyrics, combined with strong melodies, resonated with audiences in Britain, where he charted consistently, but only gained a cult following in America due to his distinctly British subject matter. Bragg's early career saw him performing solo, writing politically and socially charged songs, and building a dedicated fan base through relentless touring and strategic collaborations.

Bragg's career flourished in the '80s and beyond, marked by collaborations with artists like Kirsty MacColl and Wilco, as well as a shift towards a more pop-oriented sound in albums like "Talking with the Taxman About Poetry" and "Don't Try This at Home." He continued to evolve his music, releasing albums like "William Bloke" and "Mr. Love & Justice," and engaging in politically charged projects such as "Bridges Not Walls." Bragg's dedication to social activism and his ability to craft powerful, thought-provoking songs have solidified his reputation as a respected and influential musician.
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Billy Bragg Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-08-15

Billy Bragg has momentum with 45-64 & 25-34 audiences—particularly in UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES, CANADA. A heavily male (79%) profile supports collaborations that trade on identity and lifestyle. Youtube provides the headline exposure at 2,050 avg views per post, and Instagram keeps engagement compounding. Audience overlap with Waitrose, Tate Modern, MOOG signals obvious wins in Vinyl records of classic albums, Merchandise featuring politically charged slogans, Collaborative projects with emerging folk artists. For marketers, it’s the rare combination of fit, frequency, and flair.

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 Billy Bragg score 1.02%Moderate bucket.
Brand: WaitroseBrand: Tate ModernBrand: MOOG Product: Vinyl records of classic albumsProduct: Merchandise featuring politically charged slogansProduct: Collaborative projects with emerging folk artists
Followers:102,159
Engagements:1,040
Rate:1.0%
Posts:1,020
Views:2,050
Avg Likes:1,035
Avg Comments:18
Avg Views:2,050

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 102,159 · Engagements 1,040 · Rate 1.0%
Posts 1,020 · Views 2,050 · Avg Likes 1,035 · Avg Comments 18 · Avg Views 2,050
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 45-64: 31%
25-34: 26%
35-44: 26%
18-24: 15%
Largest: 45-64 (31%); next: 25-34 (26%)
Gender Split Female: 21%
Male: 79%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (79%)
Top Countries UNITED KINGDOM (31%)
UNITED STATES (26%)
CANADA (7%)
AUSTRALIA (6%)
ITALY (3%)
Top regions: UNITED KINGDOM (31%), UNITED STATES (26%), CANADA (7%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 958 avg likes/post · Youtube: 2,050 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 2,050 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 958 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Waitrose
Grocery & Pantry
Score: 19.32
Tate Modern
Entertainment & Media
Score: 16.02
MOOG
Automotive
Score: 15.61
Fred Perry
Apparel & Fashion
Score: 15.15
Vegemite
Food & Snacks
Score: 12.13
Mixcloud
Entertainment & Media
Score: 11.68
Morrisons
Grocery & Pantry
Score: 11.38
Sainsbury's
Grocery & Pantry
Score: 8.64
Marks & Spencer
Apparel & Fashion
Score: 8.57
Qantas
Travel & Hospitality
Score: 8.53
Vivienne Westwood
Apparel & Fashion
Score: 7.04
Vauxhall
Automotive
Score: 6.70

Recommendations

Products & Services
  • Vinyl records of classic albums
  • Merchandise featuring politically charged slogans
  • Collaborative projects with emerging folk artists
  • Exclusive live performance tickets
  • Music-themed books and documentaries
  • Social activism campaigns
  • Online music workshops
  • Limited edition album releases
Marketing Angles
  • Emphasize social activism in music
  • Highlight British cultural influences
  • Leverage nostalgia for 80s music
  • Engage fans through storytelling
  • Promote collaborations with other artists
  • Utilize social media for fan interaction
Content Themes
  • Political and social issues in music
  • The evolution of folk and rock genres
  • Behind-the-scenes of songwriting
  • Artist collaborations and their impact
  • Live performance experiences
  • Fan stories and testimonials
Partnership Brands
  • Waitrose
  • Tate Modern
  • Fred Perry
  • Mixcloud
  • BBC
  • Spotify Music
  • Guinness
  • Kickstarter
  • Dr. Martens
  • Haribo
  • Airbnb
  • Columbia Pictures
  • Lush
  • Jaguar
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Warner Bros
  • Campari
  • Heinz
  • Vivienne Westwood
  • Pilsner Urquell
  • Citroen
Brand Category Score
Waitrose Grocery & Pantry 19.32
Tate Modern Entertainment & Media 16.02
MOOG Automotive 15.61
Fred Perry Apparel & Fashion 15.15
Vegemite Food & Snacks 12.13
Mixcloud Entertainment & Media 11.68
Morrisons Grocery & Pantry 11.38
Sainsbury's Grocery & Pantry 8.64
Marks & Spencer Apparel & Fashion 8.57
Qantas Travel & Hospitality 8.53
Vivienne Westwood Apparel & Fashion 7.04
Vauxhall Automotive 6.70
BBC Apparel & Fashion 6.61
Tesco Grocery & Pantry 6.12
Guinness Alcoholic Beverages 5.91
Kickstarter E-commerce & Marketplaces 5.44
Pilsner Urquell Alcoholic Beverages 5.12
ALDI Grocery & Pantry 5.10
Dr. Martens Apparel & Fashion 4.72
Nixon Jewelry & Watches 4.54
Columbia Pictures Entertainment 4.34
Haribo Snacks & Confectionery 4.22
Spotify Music Entertainment & Media 4.13
Emporium Apparel & Fashion 3.75
Holden Automotive 3.65
Leica Cameras & Photography 3.46
Campari Alcoholic Beverages 3.44
Heinz Food & Snacks 3.36
Showtime Entertainment 3.25
Aperol Alcoholic Beverages 3.14
Airbnb Travel & Hospitality 3.00
Preloved Apparel & Fashion 2.96
Cadbury Snacks & Confectionery 2.84
Kodak Cameras & Photography 2.83
Paramount Pictures Entertainment 2.82
Mulberry Apparel & Fashion 2.68
Citroen Automotive 2.62
Baileys Alcoholic Beverages 2.59
Warner Bros Entertainment 2.53
Lego Toys & Games 2.52
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang Entertainment 2.49
The Olympic Games Sports & Outdoors 2.45
Lush Beauty & Personal Care 2.45
Cadillac Automotive 2.32
Polaroid Cameras & Photography 2.31
Jaguar Automotive 2.20
Star Wars Entertainment 2.15
Pixar Entertainment 2.10
SoundCloud Entertainment 2.06
Chrysler Automotive 2.04

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Artist: Billy Bragg

Date Range: 2025-10-03 → 2025-10-03
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Radio Spins (2025-08-23)

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Aired At Song Station Location Duration (s)
2025-08-23 06:05:16 There Will Be a Reckoning WUMB Boston, US 194
2025-08-23 05:20:47 California Stars KDTR Missoula, US 292
2025-08-23 03:54:23 Sexuality Absolute Radio 90's London, GB 209
2025-08-23 03:13:47 There Is Power in a Union (instrumental) WORT 89.9 FM Community Radio Madison, US 62
2025-08-23 01:49:03 California Stars Radio Chilango Mexico City, MX 292
2025-08-23 01:20:33 Between the Wars P1 Stockholm, SE 10
2025-08-23 01:16:51 Greetings to the New Brunette Radio 1 Brussels, BE 190

Popularity (2025-10-02)

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