Soundnet has released its charts revealing the most-played artists, tracks and genres on digital jukeboxes this year.
Once again, there is an eclectic mix of old and new in the charts, reflecting the varied tasts of the UK’s pub-going public. While chart hits still dominate – with Ed Sheeran hitting the top spot in the most-played artists list – Oasis is at number two for the second year running. Sam Smith was in third place.
Happy by Pharrell Williams was the most-played track on Soundnet-powered jukeboxes in pubs this year. The upbeat hit received 130,242 plays.
Old favourite The Gambler from Kenny Rogers came in at number 39 on the most-played track chart. Once again, this is the highest-ranking oldie on Soundnet’s charts. Meanwhile, a plethora of brand new artists arrived on the scene this year to make a big impression – for example George Ezra, Kiesza, Sam Smith and Mr Probz. Swedish sensation Avicii – which was the number one most-played artist in 2013 has slipped to number seven this year.
“Once again, our charts show subtle differences to the Official Charts Company and Spotify charts, which reflect the unique tastes of our jukebox clientele,” said Soundnet’s Toby Hoyte. “The pub environment attracts a cross-section of age groups who are out to have a good time and clearly the jukebox is an important aspect of that.”
Soundnet has had an exclusive UK jukebox agreement with the Official Charts Company to supply its digital jukeboxes with the Official Singles Chart since 2006. In 2013 the company doubled the presence of the Official Singles Chart within its estate to 12,500 jukeboxes, covering 65 per cent of the UK market. This agreement was extended further in 2014.
