Budgie

Budgie

Country: US

Influential: 51.53% Fanbase: 27.54% Trending: 63.53%
As of: 2025-10-03

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-08-15

7,830

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-15

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

Updated 2025-10-03 15:18:18 UTC

Genres

rockrockalternativealternativemetalwelsh metal

Scores

Score: DMDB 51.50% | Fanbase 27.50% | Trending 63.50% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Formed in Cardiff, Wales in 1967, Budgie quickly made a name for themselves with their heavy, blues-infused sound, becoming one of the pioneering U.K. heavy metal bands alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Their early albums, including the self-titled debut and Squawk, gained them a dedicated following in the U.K. and America. Despite disbanding in the late '80s, Budgie experienced a resurgence in the 2000s, with bands like Metallica citing them as an influence and covering their songs, leading to a reunion and the release of the album You're All Living in Cuckooland in 2006.

Led by bassist and lead singer Burke Shelley, Budgie navigated lineup changes and label shifts throughout the '70s and '80s, with notable releases like In for the Kill! and Bandolier. Despite facing challenges and departing members, Budgie's impact on the hard rock and metal scene endured, influencing bands such as Iron Maiden and earning a loyal fan base in the United States. Following a hiatus and a brief reunion in the '90s, the band released new music in the 2000s, culminating in Shelley's passing in 2022, marking the end of Budgie's storied career. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Budgie Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-08-15

Budgie reaches 25-34 & 35-44 audiences concentrated in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA. The demographic tilt is heavily male (88%), making the message easy to tune without losing breadth. Youtube delivers the top exposure at 680 avg views per post, and Youtube maintains ongoing rapport. Affinity proximity to leading lifestyle names suggests organic collaborations in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. This is a partner choice that trades on credibility rather than interruption.

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 Budgie score 0.37%Low bucket.
Followers:7,830
Engagements:29
Rate:0.4%
Posts:129
Views:680
Avg Likes:29
Avg Comments:0
Avg Views:680

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 7,830 · Engagements 29 · Rate 0.4%
Posts 129 · Views 680 · Avg Likes 29 · Avg Comments 0 · Avg Views 680
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 25-34: 29%
35-44: 24%
45-64: 23%
18-24: 21%
Largest: 25-34 (29%); next: 35-44 (24%)
Gender Split Female: 12%
Male: 88%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (88%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (41%)
UNITED KINGDOM (9%)
CANADA (9%)
MEXICO (6%)
BRAZIL (5%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (41%), UNITED KINGDOM (9%), CANADA (9%)
Platform Engagement Youtube: 680 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 680 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 29 avg likes

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Artist: Budgie

Date Range: 2025-10-03 → 2025-10-03
Total Airplay Time: 0h 0m 0s across 0 Radio Stations

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Top 10 Songs Played Today

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Total Streams (2025-09-17)

Total: 330,406

PLATFORM TOTAL %
Last.fm Last.fm 247,555 74.92%
Spotify Spotify 82,851 25.08%
Anghami Anghami 0 0.00%
Audiomack Audiomack 0 0.00%
Jiosaavn Jiosaavn 0 0.00%
Pandora Pandora 0 0.00%
Tidal Tidal 0 0.00%
Yandex Yandex 0 0.00%
YouTube Artist YouTube Artist 0 0.00%

Radio Spins (2025-08-19)

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Aired At Song Station Location Duration (s)
2025-08-19 11:37:40 Breadfan KBRE 105.7 The Bear KTIQ Merced, US 359

Popularity (2025-10-02)

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