Stars of the Lid

Stars of the Lid — pop artist from US.

Stars of the Lid, an ambient drone duo from Austin, Texas, was formed by guitarists Brian McBride and Adam Wiltzie. They debuted in 1994 with Music for Nitrous…

Influence: 54.75% Fanbase: 30.81% Trending: 66.72% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-10-26

5,930

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-10-26

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-31 05:33:01 UTC

Genres

popart poprockpost-rockalternativealternativehip-hop & rapdriftelectronicintelligent dance musiccompositional ambientambientelectronicdowntempoother electronic musicothersfourth worldspiritualsdronefolk & traditionalfreak folk

Biography

Stars of the Lid, an ambient drone duo from Austin, Texas, was formed by guitarists Brian McBride and Adam Wiltzie. They debuted in 1994 with Music for Nitrous Oxide and gained critical acclaim with subsequent releases such as The Ballasted Orchestra in 1997 and Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid in 2001, both released through Kranky. Wiltzie, also known for his work with Windsor for the Derby and Bedhead, collaborated with painter Jon McCafferty on 1998's Per Aspera Ad Astra.

In 2007, Stars of the Lid released And Their Refinement of the Decline, a double CD following their earlier double CD release, Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid. Their signature ambient sound and intricate compositions have solidified their place in the genre, making them a standout act in the world of experimental music.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-10-26

Stars of the Lid is already in the conversation with 25-34 & 35-44 audiences in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA. The audience is heavily male (83%), so brand cues around fashion, access, and lifestyle earn attention. Youtube produces steady reach (810 avg views per post); Youtube confirms credibility in-thread. Affinity proximity to leading lifestyle names points directly to streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. For marketers, it’s a plug-and-play route to relevance.

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 Stars of the Lid score 0.19% — Low bucket.

Followers:5,930

Engagements:11

Rate:0.2%

Posts:129

Avg Likes:10

Avg Comments:0

Avg Views:810

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 5,930 · Engagements 11 · Rate 0.2% Posts 129 · Views 810 · Avg Likes 10 · Avg Comments 0 · Avg Views 810	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 40% 35-44: 30% 45-64: 22% 18-24: 6%	Largest: 25-34 (40%); next: 35-44 (30%)
Gender Split	Female: 17% Male: 83% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (83%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (45%) UNITED KINGDOM (11%) CANADA (5%) BRAZIL (4%) ITALY (4%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (45%), UNITED KINGDOM (11%), CANADA (5%)
Platform Engagement	Youtube: 810 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 810 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 10 avg likes