The Grimm Roar Back: Spotify Growth Nears 10,000%, First No. 1 Radio Hit Since 1968, and New Album Grimm Fairy Tales Arrives April 24, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Legendary rock band The Grimm closed 2025 with a thunderous return to the spotlight. According to the band’s Spotify year-end report, streaming and audience engagement surged by nearly 10,000%, marking one of the most dramatic growth stories in modern rock.

Fueling this resurgence, four songs from The Grimm have charted on terrestrial radio, including the band’s first No. 1 song since 1968—a milestone that bridges generations of rock fans and cements The Grimm’s relevance in today’s music landscape.

The Grimm's momentum is visually captured by their Spotify year-end “Wrapped," which redefined its legacy by showcasing the band’s streaming growth, fan discovery and expanding global reach. Once rediscovered, listeners stayed—propelling catalog tracks and new releases alike into heavy rotation.

“Seeing these numbers is humbling and electrifying,” the band shared. “The Grimm has always been about raw rock energy and storytelling. To see a new generation connect with that spirit means everything to us.”

Building on this momentum, The Grimm officially announces the release of their fifth studio album, Grimm Fairy Tales, arriving April 24, 2026. The album promises a powerful blend of classic Grimm grit and modern edge—an evolution shaped by decades of experience and a revitalized global audience.

Industry insiders are already calling it: 2026 is shaping up to be the year of rock—and the year of The Grimm. With chart-topping radio success, viral streaming growth, and a highly anticipated new album on the horizon, The Grimm are not just making a comeback, they’re writing a new chapter.

About The Grimm

Formed in the late 1960s, The Grimm are a pioneering rock band known for their uncompromising sound, enduring influence, and now, a historic resurgence connecting past, present, and future rock fans.