Audio streaming subscription platform Spotify announced it will host the “Radar Radio Live feat. Riize’ on July 10.
Hosted as part of Spotify's RADAR campaign for the group, “Radar Radio Live feat. RIIZE” will spotlight on the rookie K-pop idol group while bringing fans in on the celebrations of the release of their first mini album, “RIIZING”.
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Radar, Spotify's global music program for emerging artists, has played a pivotal role in catapulting the growth of rising talent.
They are the first K-pop boy band to enter the program, joining more than 900 other artists from around the world who have thrived under the initiative since its inception in 2020.
Through Radar, Spotify had previously supported artists including The Kid LAROI, Lauv, NMIXX, LE SSERAFIM, Zior Park and more.
Radar artists have been featured on over 5,000 Spotify editorial playlists, and on average, tracked a 40 percent growth in monthly listeners and increased streams by over 30 percent in the six months since entering the program.
In addition to a 40 percent growth in monthly streams, Riize tracked a 13 percent increase in monthly listeners and a 12 percent rise in listener-generated playlists that include at least one Riize track.
Since their debut last year, Riize’s monthly listeners are nearly four million and streams have more than 210 million.
The top markets streaming Riize are Japan, Indonesia, the United States, the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, India and Canada.
To be held in Seoul on the evening of July 10, the next Radar Radio Live event by Spotify promises fans a host of exciting activities that will immerse them in the vibrant world of Riize
In addition to a live talk show, the event will also feature a screening of Riize’s Radar mini film, and fun activities to engage with the members in-real-life.
The event registration is now until July 4 through the campaign microsite. The event will also be livestreamed for Briize around the world on Spotify’s K-Pop ON! YouTube channel.
“It’s been thrilling to witness the growth of Riize as a Radar artist," said Jungjoo Park, Spotify’s Head of Music, South Korea. "We look forward to continuing our journey with them and showcasing their diverse appeal to more listeners and fans worldwide. Through the Radar program, Spotify aims to support various Korean artists in reaching and connecting with more listeners around the world."
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