As we all prepare to find out what our Spotify Wrapped looks like for 2025, we’ve put together a list of the top streamed Glasgow bands on the platform.
From 1980s legends to current day superstars, there is a few surprises in our list that you may be surprised about.
Here are eight of the most listened to Glasgow bands on Spotify in 2025.
1. Franz Ferdinand
Alex Kapranos and co are Glasgow’s most listened to band on Spotify with 10.7 million monthly listeners. Their most recent album release was 'The Human Fear' in January 2025. | AFP via Getty Images
2. Simple Minds
Second in our list are Scottish legends Simple Minds who have been on the go for almost 50 years. They have 8.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify. They released their nineteenth studio album in 2022 called 'Direction of the Heart'. Photo: Cuffe and Taylor and The Piece Hall
3. The Fratellis
The Fratellis have 3.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Photo: x
4. CHVRCHES
Synth-pop group CHVRCHES have 3.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. | Craig McConnell / Catching Light Photography