Lee Ranaldo

Lee Ranaldo — alternative artist from US.

Lee Ranaldo, a founding member of Sonic Youth, is known for his innovative guitar approach and atmospheric music. During his time with the band, Ranaldo…

Influence: 49.56% Fanbase: 22.24% Trending: 63.22% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

MOOG • 67.17% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-10

108,533

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-10

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 11:39:25 UTC

Genres

alternativealternativeindie rockamericanno wave

Biography

Lee Ranaldo, a founding member of Sonic Youth, is known for his innovative guitar approach and atmospheric music. During his time with the band, Ranaldo explored introspective music on solo releases like Amarillo Ramp (For Robert Smithson) and collaborated with experimental musicians such as William Hooker. Post-Sonic Youth, his solo work like Between the Times and the Tides and Electric Trim showcased a blend of structured songwriting and free-form experimentation.

Born in 1956 in New York, Lee Ranaldo's early influences included psychedelic and punk bands. After forming Sonic Youth in 1981, the band became a fixture in the underground rock scene, evolving from abrasive noise to more melodic experimentation. Ranaldo's solo career flourished with albums like A Perfect Day and Scriptures of the Golden Eternity, and his collaborations with artists like Christian Marclay and Glacial Trio showcased his versatility as a musician. Ranaldo's status as an influential guitarist was solidified by signature guitar designs and his continued exploration of sonic possibilities through sound art and visual projects.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-10

Lee Ranaldo is a clear fit for 25-34 & 35-44 audiences with strength across UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, UNITED KINGDOM. The audience is heavily male (77%), so messaging can confidently lean into identity, fashion, and status. Instagram remains the best top-of-funnel driver (972 avg likes per post); Instagram builds the community layer. Affinity data highlights MOOG, Ampeg, Mixcloud, suggesting immediate traction in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. 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 Lee Ranaldo score 0.90% — Low bucket.

Brand: MOOGBrand: AmpegBrand: Mixcloud

Followers:108,533

Engagements:972

Rate:0.9%

Posts:2,701

Avg Likes:972

Avg Comments:22

Avg Views:0

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 108,533 · Engagements 972 · Rate 0.9% Posts 2,701 · Views 0 · Avg Likes 972 · Avg Comments 22 · Avg Views 0	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 35% 35-44: 32% 45-64: 18% 18-24: 13%	Largest: 25-34 (35%); next: 35-44 (32%)
Gender Split	Female: 23% Male: 77% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (77%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (39%) BRAZIL (8%) UNITED KINGDOM (8%) ITALY (5%) CANADA (4%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (39%), BRAZIL (8%), UNITED KINGDOM (8%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 972 avg likes/post	best engagement: Instagram 972 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

MOOG

Score: 67.17

Ampeg

Score: 58.75

Mixcloud

Score: 20.39

Akg

Score: 15.01

Akai

Score: 13.55

Ableton

Score: 13.34

Xerox

Score: 12.35

Pro Tools

Score: 12.14

Schwartz's

Score: 9.57

Sennheiser

Score: 8.62

Amazon Music

Score: 7.39

Tate Modern

Score: 7.17

Brand	Category	Score
MOOG		67.17
Ampeg		58.75
Mixcloud		20.39
Akg		15.01
Akai		13.55
Ableton		13.34
Xerox		12.35
Pro Tools		12.14
Schwartz's		9.57
Sennheiser		8.62
Amazon Music		7.39
Tate Modern		7.17
Spotify Music		6.86
Nixon		6.44
Lollapalooza		6.17
Vivienne Westwood		6.15
Paramount Pictures		5.47
Kodak		5.45
Holden		5.45
SoundCloud		4.63
Movistar		4.57
Hurley		4.50
Leica		4.45
Warner Bros		4.42
Jaguar		4.39
Kickstarter		4.39
MTV		4.22
Polaroid		3.78
Oculus		3.61
Fujifilm		3.52
Heinz		3.29
Columbia Pictures		3.27
Emporium		2.59
Showtime		2.57
BBC		2.54
Cadillac		2.53
Dr. Martens		2.51
Beats Electronics		2.44
Pixar		2.36
Philips		2.35
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang		2.34
Tinder		2.33
Guinness		2.28
Coachella		2.22
Nickelodeon		2.19
Budweiser		2.14
Star Wars		2.02
Airbnb		1.96
Pantone Inc		1.94
Nintendo		1.92