Well well well… here we go again! Stranger Things drops a new season and suddenly the entire planet remembers that the ’80s absolutely slapped harder than a cymbal in a Slipknot rehearsal. 🥁💥
And this time?
Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” is running up every chart going.
Tidy. Absolutely tidy.
📈 THE NUMBERS ARE GOING MADDER THAN THE UPSIDE DOWN
Let’s break down the chaos:
✨ #8 worldwide on iTunes — not bad for a tune released in 1985, butt!
🔥 #69 worldwide on Spotify — nice. Very nice.
🚀 Almost 2 million daily streams — TWO. MILLION. A DAY.
👀 And it’s still climbing like Dustin on a rope made of pure plot convenience.
Honestly? We expected a little bounce. Maybe a “oh yeah that song is lush, mun” moment.
But THIS?
This is a full-blown Hawkins-style musical apocalypse.
🎶 WHY THIS SONG JUST WON’T DIE (AND WE DON’T WANT IT TO)
Kate Bush didn’t just write a song — she wrote a blooming spell, and Stranger Things knows exactly how to unleash it every time.
Every new season hits, and boom:
Gen Z: “OMG what is this incredible retro track???” Millennials: “MY CHILDHOOD RETURNS!” Boomers: “We told you it was a banger.”
Only in Wales, mun… can a 40-year-old tune suddenly become the hottest thing since Bryn Terfel in leather trousers.
📀 STRANGER THINGS: THE ULTIMATE MUSIC MARKETING MACHINE
This show could take your nan’s ringtone and push it to the Top 40.
Need proof?
“Master of Puppets” — resurrected like a metal zombie 🧟♂️⚡ “The NeverEnding Story” — suddenly a karaoke anthem again 😅 Anything from the ’80s synth vault — instant trend And now Kate Bush, sprinting up the charts like she’s being chased by a Demogorgon
Netflix marketers?
Take a bow.
Proper job.
🏆 KATE BUSH: THE QUEEN OF THE STRANGE-NAISSANCE
Kate is somewhere right now, sipping tea, looking at the royalty cheques, and whispering:
“Cheers, Stranger Things. Do it again.”
And honestly?
Season 6 will probably launch Bonnie Tyler, A-ha, or bloody Shakin’ Stevens into orbit.
🤘 WHAT’S OCCURRING NEXT?
If “Running Up That Hill” hits:
Top 5 worldwide → we riot (in a friendly Welsh way) 3+ million daily streams → the Duffer Brothers become honorary members of the UK music industry #1 again → Kate Bush becomes the unofficial Queen of Netflix
Either way… The Riff Report has popcorn ready. 🍿🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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