The B‐52s

The B‐52s

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Country: US | Artist ID: 11e81bc9-8c42-e266-b685-a0369fe50396

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Genres

poppopnew romanticnew wave poprockpermanent waverockart rocknew wavepost-punkzolodance rockpop rock
Influential: 63.30% Fanbase: 56.14% Trending: 66.88%
As of: 2025-09-10

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

MOOG • 22.75% • Very Strong
As of 2025-09-10

553,485

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-10

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Score: DMDB 63.30% | Fanbase 56.14% | Trending 66.88% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976, the B-52s quickly gained attention for their quirky yet danceable blend of surf music, '60s pop, vintage soul, and sci-fi soundtracks. The band's embrace of kitschy fashion and oddball humor, along with their queer sensibility, set them apart in the late '70s and '80s music scene. Despite a setback with the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985, the B-52s rebounded with the multi-platinum album Cosmic Thing in 1989, featuring their biggest hit, "Love Shack." Over the years, the band has continued to evolve, incorporating electronic influences on albums like 2008's Funplex.

With a devoted following in Athens, the B-52s gained early success with their independent hit "Rock Lobster" in 1978. Their self-titled debut album in 1979 and subsequent releases like Wild Planet and Cosmic Thing solidified their status as alternative pop icons. While experiencing lineup changes and personal projects, the band has remained active, releasing new music and touring regularly. In 2019, the B-52s celebrated the 30th anniversary of Cosmic Thing with a deluxe reissue and tour, showcasing their enduring influence in the music industry.
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The B‐52s Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-09-10

The B‐52s engages 25-34 & 35-44 audiences with repeatable results in UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, MEXICO. The fan base skews heavily male (70%), giving a straightforward map for media and merchandising. Velocity is clearest on Tiktok (11,350 avg views per post), while Instagram keeps conversation loops active. Affinity patterns cluster around MOOG, Live Nation, Mixcloud, 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 The B‐52s score 0.63%Low bucket.
Brand: MOOGBrand: Live NationBrand: Mixcloud
Followers:553,485
Engagements:3,481
Rate:0.6%
Posts:844
Views:13,115
Avg Likes:3,356
Avg Comments:91
Avg Views:13,115

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 553,485 · Engagements 3,481 · Rate 0.6%
Posts 844 · Views 13,115 · Avg Likes 3,356 · Avg Comments 91 · Avg Views 13,115
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 25-34: 31%
35-44: 25%
18-24: 22%
45-64: 19%
Largest: 25-34 (31%); next: 35-44 (25%)
Gender Split Female: 30%
Male: 70%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (70%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (42%)
BRAZIL (14%)
MEXICO (5%)
UNITED KINGDOM (5%)
ARGENTINA (4%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (42%), BRAZIL (14%), MEXICO (5%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 2,364 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 11,350 avg views/post · Youtube: 1,765 avg views/post Best reach: Tiktok 11,350 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 2,364 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

MOOG
Score: 22.75
Live Nation
Score: 20.13
Mixcloud
Score: 14.88
Hot Topic
Score: 8.87
Columbia Pictures
Score: 8.44
DeLorean Motor Company
Score: 7.15
MTV
Score: 6.95
MATTEL
Score: 6.40
Vivienne Westwood
Score: 6.20
Paramount Pictures
Score: 6.15
NBC
Score: 5.58
Movistar
Score: 5.33
Brand Category Score
MOOG 22.75
Live Nation 20.13
Mixcloud 14.88
Hot Topic 8.87
Columbia Pictures 8.44
DeLorean Motor Company 7.15
MTV 6.95
MATTEL 6.40
Vivienne Westwood 6.20
Paramount Pictures 6.15
NBC 5.58
Movistar 5.33
Walgreens 4.95
Sega 4.85
Warner Bros 4.65
Kroger 4.56
Margaritaville 4.46
Verizon 4.33
Nixon 4.13
CNN 4.11
Spotify Music 3.98
Martini 3.98
Kickstarter 3.94
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang 3.93
Cartoon Network 3.83
Nickelodeon 3.80
Lollapalooza 3.78
Taco Bell 3.76
Showtime 3.74
BBC 3.44
Bethesda Softworks 3.37
Urban Outfitters 3.25
Star Wars 3.25
Pixar 3.09
Dr. Martens 2.99
Coachella 2.99
Comedy Central 2.84
NHL 2.83
Guinness 2.83
Kodak 2.81
Cadillac 2.78
Budweiser 2.76
Busch 2.75
Hot Wheels 2.71
Polaroid 2.63
Pepsi 2.62
Vogue 2.61
Prismacolor 2.61
Nintendo 2.56
AMC 2.52

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Artist: The B‐52s

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