Taylor Swift is one of Spotify’s most played artists in the UK in 2023
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Spotify Wrapped is back with a bang this year, bringing its listeners a taste of their favourite music of 2023.
From the top artists to the most played tunes, Spotify Wrapped is billed as the perfect way for the platform’s 574 million users to reflect on their year through music.
Spotify Unwrapped 2023 is also going one step further, bringing Wrapped to life in London. On November 30, some of Spotify’s biggest artists will play in a live show for their fans.
The performance will also be broadcast live on TikTok, so fans worldwide can tune into SpotifyUK to celebrate the year’s most popular artists.
But who are the most played musicians of 2023 in the UK? Let’s find out.
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What were Spotify’s biggest hits in 2023?
According to Spotify’s records, here are the biggest artists and tracks that have been played in the UK and globally in 2023.
Most streamed artists in the UK:
- Taylor Swift
- Drake
- The Weeknd
- Arctic Monkeys
- Ed Sheeran
Most streamed songs in the UK:
- Sprinter – Dave and Central Cee
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers
- SZA – Kill Bill
- PinkPantheress – Boy’s a liar Pt. 2
- RAYE – Escapism feat. 070 Shake.
Most streamed albums in the UK:
- Midnights, – Taylor Swift
- SOS – SZA
- Harry’s House – Harry Styles
- AM – Arctic Monkeys
- Lover – Taylor Swift
Most streamed podcasts in the UK
- The Joe Rogan Experience
- The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
- Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
- Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell
- Call Her Daddy
Most streamed artists globally:
- Taylor Swift
- Bad Bunny
- The Weeknd
- Drake
- Peso Pluma
- Feid
- Travis Scott
- SZA
- Karol G
- Lana Del Rey
Most streamed songs globally:
- Flowers – Miley Cyrus
- Kill Bill – SZA
- As It Was – Harry Styles
- Seven (feat. Latto) – Jung Kook
- Ella Baila Sola – Eslabon Armado, Peso Pluma
- Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift
- Creepin’ (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage) – Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage
- Calm Down (with Selena Gomez) – Rema, Selena Gomez
- Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 – Bizarrap, Shakira
- Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift
Most streamed albums globally:
- Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny
- Midnights – Taylor Swift
- SOS – SZA
- Starboy – The Weeknd
- MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO – KAROL G
Who is playing at Wrapped Live in London?
Taking place from 8.30pm on November 30, Wrapped Live promises to celebrate some of the biggest music moments of 2023.
New Spotify Wrapped features for 2023
As well as plenty of music, Spotify is also unlocking many new features this year.
This includes a ‘Me in 2023’ character that is assigned to you based on the way you listen on Spotify. Moreover, the Sound Town feature matches you to a city based on your listening preferences.
Spotify’s new AI DJ and Blend buttons will also help listeners make the most out of their Wrapped playlists.
Wrapped fan favorites are returning, including Top 5 Genres, Top 5 Artists, and personalised messages from some of your top artists.