Alysa Liu’s performances at the Milan Winter Olympics, which concluded on February 22, 2026, sparked major streaming increases for several artists. The ice skater won gold medals in both the women’s singles and team events. Throughout the competition, she expressed her admiration for PinkPantheress and even used the remix of “Stateside,” featuring Zara Larsson, in one of her routines with a recreation of the music video’s choreography.
Following her performance, “Stateside” earned nearly 1.8 million U.S. streams on February 23, an 88 percent boost compared to February 16. The song quickly climbed streaming charts, reaching the top 10 on Apple Music and No. 1 on the Spotify US chart. Liu’s public praise also brought attention to other PinkPantheress songs, especially after revealing that “Heaven Knows” is her “perfect 10 out of 10 album.”
Other artists benefited as well. The athlete skated to “Promise” by Laufey, which saw a 67 percent streaming increase between February 20 and February 23. In addition, her routine to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park” resulted in a 976 percent rise in streams and a sharp increase in sales. Just like that, Alysa Liu proves that your favorite songs can became chart-toppers if you use your platform.