Linkin Park has been honored with the SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award, recognizing them as one of the most streamed artists in the digital performance royalty organization’s two-decade history. The announcement celebrates the band’s enduring impact and massive listenership.
This accolade arrives as Linkin Park continues a vibrant new chapter. The band, currently consisting of vocalist Mike Shinoda, guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, DJ Joe Hahn, alongside new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong (of Dead Sara) and drummer Colin Brittain, made a triumphant return in 2024 with their album From Zero. This first new release in seven years featured the No. 1 single “The Emptiness Machine” and remarkably propelled Linkin Park to become the only rock band in 2024 to surpass two billion streams. The group is currently on a world tour supporting the album, with a From Zero (Deluxe Edition) slated for release on May 16, 2025.
Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange, praised Linkin Park‘s significant contributions to music. “It would be hard to consider rock music in the context of SoundExchange‘s history without including Linkin Park,” said Huppe. “They’re a monster group that has had tremendous impact on popular music, blending hard rock and hip-hop, scoring lasting hits, and soundtracking the lives of millions of fans the world over. We are proud to present Linkin Park with the SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award.”
On behalf of the band, Mike Shinoda expressed their gratitude for the honor. “We sincerely appreciate and celebrate everything that SoundExchange does for us and all recording artists. It is a true honor to be recognized as one of the most streamed artists of the last two decades,” said Shinoda. “The recognition is even more important to us now as our next chapter unfolds, honoring the past, present, and future of everything that is Linkin Park.”
SoundExchange, formed in 2003, is a key music technology organization dedicated to fostering a fairer and more efficient music industry. Designated by the U.S. government to administer specific sound recording licenses, it collects and distributes digital performance royalties for hundreds of thousands of music creators, having paid out over $12 billion to date.
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