The Northerners

The Northerners

@thenortherners

Brother and Sister led folk soul rock band CLICK LINK TO NEW SINGLE: 🌹Brand New Lover🌹

1.2K

Followers

553

Following

482

Posts

5.61%

Engagement Rate

≈ -0.3% over 117d Nano tier Updated Sep 2, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

The Northerners currently sits at rank 1905 out of 1913 tracked creators, meaning its follower count is 0.0x the median size of our typical tracked accounts. This unverified account operates in the music category with nearly five hundred posts to build its presence as a folk soul rock band. While the total following remains small for a nano tier profile, the engagement rate of 5.61% far exceeds the 1.44% median. The upcoming report breaks down these interaction patterns across specific content types and audience demographics.

Account Info

Account Size Nano
Followers 1,179
Following 553
Posts 482
Verified No
Business Account Yes
Category BANDS_MUSICIANS

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 60
Avg Comments per Post 6
Videos 5
Photos 7
Engagement Rate 5.61%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @thenortherners's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

-4

Net Change

-0.3%

% Change

0

Avg / Day

117

Days Tracked

40

Data Points

Tracked between May 7, 2026 (1,183 followers) and Sep 1, 2026 (1,179 followers).

The account remained steady at 1.2K followers over 117 days. The count stayed flat with a change of only -0.3%.

What the trajectory means

The account maintained a flat follower count of 1.2K over the 117 day period. This stability defines the profile as a known quantity for your campaign. The steady daily pace allows for predictable planning without the volatility of a rapidly shifting audience.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@thenortherners ranks 317 out of 1913 accounts because its engagement rate sits well above the tracked median. This performance means followers interact with content at a much higher frequency than average. The high percentage indicates that the audience is highly active and connected to the brand.

The engagement rate of 5.61% outperforms the 1.44% median, ranking at 317 out of 1913 accounts. This audience reacts much more than usual compared to typical benchmarks. Photo posts earn 71 likes while videos average only 45, showing a clear preference for still imagery over motion content. While the engagement rate is high, the lack of reach consistency remains an issue. None of the recent posts achieved double or five times the account average. This suggests that while the core followers are highly engaged with specific pieces of content, the posts do not frequently break out to new audiences. The consistent gap between video and photo performance indicates a specific content style is rewarded by the current base. This is an active audience.

60

Avg Likes/Post

6

Avg Comments/Post

721

Total Likes

73

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Nano tier benchmarks

Average for Nano

5.61%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

45

Avg Likes on Videos (5)

71

Avg Likes on Photos (7)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @thenortherners's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @thenortherners's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @thenortherners

111 likes · 12 comments

1.9× @thenortherners's average post · 1.6× the median post.

"💥New Music Alert💥Just tracked vocals for our song “Brand New Lover” hope to have it out in the world as soon as possible!🎉 Big thanks to Osceola Recording Studios! #thenortherners #newmusic #osceolarecordingstudios #brandnewlover #emotionalsupportguitar"

253 characters

Photo

Format

Saturday

Day Posted

13:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Hashtags: #thenortherners #newmusic #osceolarecordingstudios #brandnewlover #emotionalsupportguitar

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved 111 likes and 12 comments, performing at 1.6x the median engagement rate for this account. This specific piece maintains a solid like to comment ratio of roughly ten to one. The caption length is not provided, so focus on the high performing topics instead. Use the recurring hashtags as clear signals for your content themes. These include #thenortherners, #brandnewlover, #newrelease, #newmusic, and #osceolarecordingstudios. Your posting frequency is low at 0.1 posts per week. Given the modest average of 60 likes, prioritize consistent output to build a stable audience rather than seeking immediate viral growth. This account currently has 1.2K followers.

Top Hashtags

#thenortherners (9) #brandnewlover (5) #newrelease (4) #newmusic (4) #osceolarecordingstudios (2) #hopscotch (2) #raleigh (2) #rva (2) #leo (1) #newsingle (1) #emotionalsupportguitar (1) #ehiuth (1) #cowboy (1) #hopscotch2022 (1) #sorethumb (1) #dayparty (1) #arcade (1) #boxcar (1) #livemusic (1) #rvamusic (1)

Top Keywords

thenortherners (9) lover (6) music (6) brand (5) song (5) brandnewlover (5) share (4) newrelease (4) newmusic (4) party (4) good (4) recording (3) days (3) tell (3) first (3) summer (3) boxcar (3) hopscotch (3) raleigh (3) away (3) people (3) know (3) live (2) tune (2) osceola (2) studios (2) osceolarecordingstudios (2) till (2) release (2) friend (2)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 231 chars
Posting Frequency 0.1 posts/week

Content Mix

5

Videos / Reels

7

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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💥New Music Alert💥Just tracked vocals for our song “Brand New Lover” hope to have it out in the world as soon as possibl…

111 likes 12 comments
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Happy 94th Birthday to the man, the myth, the legend and the cover of our first EP ❤️🎉 We love youuuuu #thenortherners …

100 likes 4 comments
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Ayyye you! Yeah you! Have you listened to our new album yet??? 😂 We hope it puts you in the best mood. I made a decisio…

95 likes 11 comments
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🤠EVERYBODYS HAD IT UP TO HERE!! We had so much fun playing some originals for the @hopscotchfest Day Party at Boxcar th…

75 likes 4 comments 2.4K views Video
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2 WEEKS AWAY! Our first acoustic gig in over a year! Come party the night before Thanksgiving 🦃 with some beer from @st…

71 likes 6 comments
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Howdy Y’all! 👋 Stoked to share this song in just 2 DAYS!!! #brandnewlover #thenortherners #leo #newsingle #newrelease

67 likes 13 comments 466 views Video
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Our self titled LP is now out on all streaming platforms!!! Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and everywhere else. It feel…

62 likes 4 comments
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Hey guys! It’s been a while. We’re excited to announce the release of our single “Brand New Lover”. The single drops on…

56 likes 8 comments 546 views Video
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👾LOOK OUT RALEIGH!!👾 We got a HOPSCOTCH Day Party comin your way!! Friday 9/9 2:30-3:30 at Boxcar Arcade + Bar !! Come …

30 likes 1 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @thenortherners

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
💥New Music Alert💥Just tracked vocals for our song “Brand New Lover” hope to hav…
111 12 view
2
Happy 94th Birthday to the man, the myth, the legend and the cover of our first…
100 4 view
3
Ayyye you! Yeah you! Have you listened to our new album yet??? 😂 We hope it put…
95 11 view
4
🤠EVERYBODYS HAD IT UP TO HERE!! We had so much fun playing some originals for t…
75 4 view
5
2 WEEKS AWAY! Our first acoustic gig in over a year! Come party the night befor…
71 6 view
6
Howdy Y’all! 👋 Stoked to share this song in just 2 DAYS!!! #brandnewlover #then…
67 13 view
7
Our self titled LP is now out on all streaming platforms!!! Spotify, Apple Mu…
62 4 view
8
Hey guys! It’s been a while. We’re excited to announce the release of our singl…
56 8 view
9
👾LOOK OUT RALEIGH!!👾 We got a HOPSCOTCH Day Party comin your way!! Friday 9/9 2…
30 1 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @thenortherners posts on Instagram

The creator maintains a sparse high-effort pace. This low frequency puts them at rank 1905 out of 1913 for posts per week compared to the median. Their consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic rhythm with frequent gaps between uploads. Content rarely appears, and the two day maximum streak suggests they do not maintain a routine. Fresh content lands most often on Tuesday and Wednesday at 20:00 UTC. Marketers should expect long periods of silence followed by rare updates. A campaign requires careful planning because you cannot rely on a regular cycle to time your tie-in. You must plan around specific dates rather than a predictable weekly flow. The lack of regularity means the account is not suitable for a high-frequency engagement strategy. Coordination with the creator is necessary to align and predict any upcoming posts.

0.1

Posts / week

2180.4h

Avg gap between posts

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Peak posting days

20:00, 17:00, 12:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @thenortherners publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @thenortherners publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 20:00, 17:00, 12:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @thenortherners hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts most often on Tuesday and Wednesday at 20:00 UTC. The posting frequency is low at 0.1 times per week.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @thenortherners's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

thenortherners (9) lover (6) music (6) brand (5) song (5) brandnewlover (5) share (4) newrelease (4) newmusic (4) party (4) good (4) recording (3) days (3) tell (3) first (3) summer (3) boxcar (3) hopscotch (3) raleigh (3) away (3) people (3) know (3) live (2) tune (2) osceola (2) studios (2) osceolarecordingstudios (2) till (2) release (2) friend (2)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@thenortherners's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 80 80
Tuesday 3 82 247
Wednesday 3 46 138
Thursday 1 24 24
Friday 2 38 76
Saturday 1 123 123
Sunday 1 106 106

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @thenortherners maintains output

2

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

1.2%

Active days

Posted at least once

2180.4h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @thenortherners's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

231

Avg Caption Chars

238

Median Chars

562

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Long (100+) 12 66

The audience for @thenortherner rewards captions of 50 characters. This length received the highest engagement compared to other options.

Who This Audience Is

What @thenortherners's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count is well below the median for tracked creators and suggests a localized or niche reach rather than broadcast scale. This unverified account operates within the music category without a verified status to signal broad authority. While the total reach is small, the engagement rate is nearly four times higher than the platform average. This disparity indicates that while the audience is small, the content resonates more effectively with those who view it compared to standard benchmarks. The high interaction relative to the low follower base suggests a concentrated pocket of activity rather than broad appeal. This profile fits the music category but lacks the scale for major campaigns.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

@thenortherners earns revenue from brand partnerships and affiliate links. The estimated range for a sponsored post is $0 to $0. Because this account ranks 1905 of 1913, it sits well below the median and represents a value buy. This low rank means the quoted band acts as a ceiling to bargain under rather than a fixed salary. A high engagement rate of 5.61% compared to the 1.44% median suggests these followers are active and attentive. This strong interaction makes the reach worth a fair price despite the small follower count. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 1.2K followers (Nano)

N/A

Industry rate for nano Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking near the bottom of the field with 1,200 followers means your total reach is far below the median. Engagement. A 5.61% rate outperforms the 1.44% median, showing that current followers are highly active. Hit-rate. Zero recent posts reached double the average engagement, indicating a lack of standout high-performing content. Trajectory. The follower count remained flat over the tracked period, suggesting stagnant growth for the account.

Strengths

  • + 5.61% engagement rate beats the 1.44% tracked median

Opportunities

  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.1 posts a week limits fresh reach
  • ~ Below 10K followers, the usual floor for paid sponsorships

Summary

This analysis of @thenortherners reveals a nano Instagram presence with 1,179 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 5.61%, averaging 60 likes per post across 12 analyzed posts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @thenortherners

How many followers does @thenortherners have on Instagram?

@thenortherners has 1,179 followers on Instagram, placing them in the nano creator tier.

What is @thenortherners's Instagram engagement rate?

@thenortherners has an engagement rate of 5.61% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 60 likes per post.

How much does @thenortherners earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @thenortherners's estimated sponsorship value is $0 - $0 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @thenortherners published on Instagram?

@thenortherners has published 482 posts on Instagram.

What is @thenortherners's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 111 likes and 12 comments.

How often does @thenortherners post on Instagram?

@thenortherners posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 2180.4 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

How does @thenortherners compare to other Instagram creators?

@thenortherners sits in the Nano creator tier alongside accounts like @vex.red, @ytc4lyf, @frankieanimal.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @thenortherners's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Sep 2, 2026