Medeski Martin & Wood

Medeski Martin & Wood — r&b, funk & soul artist from US.

Emerging from the New York downtown scene in the early '90s, Medeski, Martin & Wood quickly established themselves as a unique force straddling avant-garde…

Influence: 56.10% Fanbase: 35.89% Trending: 66.20% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

MOOG • 143.04% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-10

18,952

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-10

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 16:52:20 UTC

Genres

r&b, funk & soulfunkjazz funkinstrumental funkjazz & standardsjazzjazz fusionjazz organjazz triomodern jazz trioavant-garde jazzrockjam bandamericancontemporary jazz

Biography

Emerging from the New York downtown scene in the early '90s, Medeski, Martin & Wood quickly established themselves as a unique force straddling avant-garde improvisation and accessible groove-based jazz. The trio of John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood combined their talents, leading to significant experimentation and influential releases like Notes from the Underground and It's a Jungle in Here. Their innovative sound gained popularity through relentless touring and collaborations with artists like DJ Logic and John Scofield, culminating in acclaimed albums such as Shack-Man and Combustication.

Medeski, Martin & Wood's boundary-pushing approach continued with releases like Out Louder and the Radiolarians series, showcasing their evolution and massive reputation in the music industry. The trio's influence extended beyond their own projects, sparking a resurgence in B-3 organ trios and setting trends with their performances alongside DJs. With a diverse discography and a penchant for collaboration, including memorable live shows with artists like Nels Cline and Alarm Will Sound, Medeski, Martin & Wood remain at the forefront of experimental jazz, drawing large audiences and earning critical acclaim.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-10

Medeski Martin & Wood engages 25-34 & 35-44 audiences with repeatable results in UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, CANADA. The fan base skews heavily male (89%), giving a straightforward map for media and merchandising. Velocity is clearest on Youtube (9,938 avg views per post), while Instagram keeps conversation loops active. Affinity patterns cluster around MOOG, Ampeg, Akg, indicating authentic resonance in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. For partners, the upside is strong: relevance today with room to scale tomorrow.

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 Medeski Martin & Wood score 8.07% — Very Strong bucket.

Brand: MOOGBrand: AmpegBrand: Akg

Followers:18,952

Engagements:1,530

Rate:8.1%

Posts:101

Avg Likes:1,523

Avg Comments:59

Avg Views:9,938

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 18,952 · Engagements 1,530 · Rate 8.1% Posts 101 · Views 9,938 · Avg Likes 1,523 · Avg Comments 59 · Avg Views 9,938	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 43% 35-44: 19% 18-24: 18% 45-64: 17%	Largest: 25-34 (43%); next: 35-44 (19%)
Gender Split	Female: 11% Male: 89% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (89%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (37%) BRAZIL (13%) CANADA (10%) ARGENTINA (8%) ITALY (8%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (37%), BRAZIL (13%), CANADA (10%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 1,453 avg likes/post · Youtube: 9,938 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 9,938 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 1,453 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

MOOG

Score: 143.04

Ampeg

Score: 85.46

Akg

Score: 38.17

Ableton

Score: 35.91

Akai

Score: 29.88

Pro Tools

Score: 27.94

Sennheiser

Score: 23.38

Mixcloud

Score: 13.19

Amazon Music

Score: 11.09

Schwartz's

Score: 10.79

Beats Electronics

Score: 9.62

Verizon

Score: 8.71

Brand	Category	Score
MOOG		143.04
Ampeg		85.46
Akg		38.17
Ableton		35.91
Akai		29.88
Pro Tools		27.94
Sennheiser		23.38
Mixcloud		13.19
Amazon Music		11.09
Schwartz's		10.79
Beats Electronics		9.62
Verizon		8.71
Spotify Music		7.67
Coors		7.37
Pilsner Urquell		6.81
Paramount Pictures		6.77
Jameson		5.22
Kickstarter		5.18
SoundCloud		4.06
Gillette		3.84
Cadillac		3.79
Comedy Central		3.72
Yamaha		3.61
Leica		3.54
Oculus		3.53
Lollapalooza		3.26
Budweiser		3.03
MTV		3.00
Pixar		2.95
NBC		2.85
Emporium		2.75
Fujifilm		2.69
Philips		2.69
Showtime		2.61
NHL		2.59
Guinness		2.48
Kodak		2.37
Airbnb		2.21
Warner Bros		2.18
Paypal		1.95
Pepsi		1.93
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang		1.93
musical.ly		1.92
Star Wars		1.87
Polaroid		1.82
The Olympic Games		1.80
NFL		1.79
Amazon		1.69
Coachella		1.67
Nintendo		1.66