Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus — rock artist from US.

Stephen Malkmus ventures into folk music territory with his latest solo album, "Traditional Techniques," showcasing organic handmade arrangements and modern…

Influence: 52.55% Fanbase: 29.64% Trending: 64.01% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

MOOG • 43.06% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-09

75,291

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 20:28:27 UTC

Genres

rockgarage psychrockalternativealternative rockindie rockalternativegbvfielectroniclo-fifolk & traditionalfreak folkanti-folk

Biography

Stephen Malkmus ventures into folk music territory with his latest solo album, "Traditional Techniques," showcasing organic handmade arrangements and modern folklore. This release marks a departure from his previous work with the Jicks and Pavement, highlighting Malkmus's adventurous spirit and unwavering commitment to exploring new musical landscapes. Despite its quick follow-up to his previous album, "Traditional Techniques" is a highly anticipated addition to Malkmus's discography, forming a serendipitous trilogy with his recent releases that exemplify his ever-curious songwriting.

The album's blend of folk influences and Malkmus's signature voice offers a fresh take on traditional sounds, positioning him as a trailblazer in the current folk music resurgence. With "Traditional Techniques," Malkmus continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions, inviting listeners to embark on a musical journey that is both innovative and familiar.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-09

Stephen Malkmus performs best with fans in the 25-34 range, concentrated in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL. Audience composition is heavily male (85%), which simplifies targeting and creative tone. The most reliable reach comes from Youtube at 76,161 avg views per post, with Instagram providing steady community replies and saves. Brand adjacency trends toward MOOG, Ampeg, Mixcloud, signaling clear alignment with streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. If the brief is to seed a message that travels organically, Stephen Malkmus is positioned to deliver.

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 Stephen Malkmus score 3.37% — Very Strong bucket.

Brand: MOOGBrand: AmpegBrand: Mixcloud

Followers:75,291

Engagements:2,540

Rate:3.4%

Posts:702

Avg Likes:2,454

Avg Comments:116

Avg Views:76,161

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 75,291 · Engagements 2,540 · Rate 3.4% Posts 702 · Views 76,161 · Avg Likes 2,454 · Avg Comments 116 · Avg Views 76,161	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 39% 18-24: 25% 35-44: 21% 45-64: 13%	Largest: 25-34 (39%); next: 18-24 (25%)
Gender Split	Female: 15% Male: 85% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (85%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (40%) UNITED KINGDOM (7%) BRAZIL (6%) CANADA (4%) FRANCE (4%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (40%), UNITED KINGDOM (7%), BRAZIL (6%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 1,549 avg likes/post · Youtube: 76,161 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 76,161 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 1,549 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

MOOG

Score: 43.06

Ampeg

Score: 38.36

Mixcloud

Score: 15.36

Sennheiser

Score: 9.53

Pro Tools

Score: 9.02

Ableton

Score: 8.45

Spotify Music

Score: 7.80

Paramount Pictures

Score: 6.44

Nixon

Score: 6.37

Kroger

Score: 6.07

Lollapalooza

Score: 6.06

Kickstarter

Score: 5.75

Brand	Category	Score
MOOG		43.06
Ampeg		38.36
Mixcloud		15.36
Sennheiser		9.53
Pro Tools		9.02
Ableton		8.45
Spotify Music		7.80
Paramount Pictures		6.44
Nixon		6.37
Kroger		6.07
Lollapalooza		6.06
Kickstarter		5.75
Walgreens		5.42
Coors		5.33
Pilsner Urquell		5.32
Margaritaville		5.30
Hurley		5.15
Kodak		4.80
Holden		4.76
Columbia Pictures		4.61
SoundCloud		4.59
Polaroid		4.38
Oculus		4.25
Leica		4.16
Coachella		3.94
Warner Bros		3.86
Showtime		3.60
MTV		3.58
Comedy Central		3.45
BBC		3.28
Cadillac		3.26
Heinz		3.23
Emporium		3.10
Guinness		3.08
Budweiser		2.99
Nickelodeon		2.91
Airbnb		2.82
Fujifilm		2.79
Tinder		2.64
Jaguar		2.63
Dr. Martens		2.52
Tesco		2.38
Busch		2.25
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang		2.23
Pantone Inc		2.18
Pixar		2.17
Philips		2.16
HBO		2.12
WWE		2.03
Star Wars		2.01