Amanda Seyfried revives Joni Mitchell's classic, boosting streams

Amanda Seyfried has gained attention for her cover of Joni Mitchell's song "California." During her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actress showcased her dulcimer skills while performing the classic track. This performance sparked interest in the original song, leading to a significant increase in its streaming numbers. "California" received over one million streams in the week ending March 13, a dramatic jump of 794% compared to previous weeks. In other music news, rising artist Ravyn Lenae has found success with her song "Love Me Not." This catchy pop and R&B track has gained popularity on TikTok, especially after Lenae shared personal stories related to the song. Streams for "Love Me Not" have surged, totaling over 4 million in one week, making it her most popular track at the moment. Meanwhile, the 2000s rap song "Ain't I" by Yung L.A. has made a comeback on TikTok, driven by nostalgic posts and new dance trends. The song's streams jumped 190% in one week, reaching nearly 946,000. This trend has helped revive interest in older hip-hop tracks within online communities. Another emerging artist, Sombr, also known as Shane Boose, is making waves with his single "Back to Friends." This song, which discusses the complexities of post-breakup relationships, has seen over 2.7 million streams recently, reflecting a 160% increase. Sombr has been actively promoting the track on TikTok, gaining traction and reaching Spotify's Daily Top Songs chart.