How Much Did ‘Backrooms’ Boost Obscure Songs from The Caretaker and Christopher Saint On Streaming?

On this week's Trending Up, we also look at streaming surges related to the 2026 American Music Awards.

Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Welcome to Billboard Pro’s Trending Up newsletter, where we take a closer look at the songs, artists, curiosities and trends that have caught the music industry’s attention. Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip. This week: A buzzy, box office-topping horror dominates the streaming zeitgeist, the 2026 AMAs score notable boosts for winners and performers, and a Michael Jackson-inspired dance trend lifts an L.A. rapper’s groovy hit.

‘Backrooms’ Boosts Streaming Totals for Little-Known Songs by The Caretaker and Christopher Saint