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The 12 most-read bands based in Amherst, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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12 bands are ranked in Amherst. The biggest move was Lich King, up 1 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Dinosaur Jr.indie rock, alternative rock | 32,329 | 0 |
02 | Orchidemo, screamo | 4,824 | 0 |
03 | Lich Kingthrash metal | 747 | +1 |
04 | J Mascis + The Fogindie rock | 601 | -1 |
05 | The Storyfolk, folk rock | 331 | +1 |
06 | New Radiant Storm Kingindie rock | 298 | -1 |
07 | Amperescreamo, emo | 237 | +1 |
08 | Supreme Dicksexperimental rock | 185 | +1 |
09 | Cold Water Flatindie rock | 162 | -2 |
10 | The Hi-Fivesindie rock | 135 | 0 |
11 | Gobblehoofgrunge | 117 | 0 |
12 | California Xindie rock | 42 | 0 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.