Top Tunes of 2024: A Musical Mashup

In 2024, we saw the birth of new pop stars and the comeback of old favorites. The year was filled with regional rap hits, country crossovers, and the rise of sexy drill. A summer blockbuster tune even shook up pop culture in a big way. Let's talk about some standout tracks. Church Chords dropped an album called "elvis, he was Schlager. " It's a psychedelic journey led by producer Stephen Buono. In it, you'll find a track called "Warriors of Playtime. " This song features Jeff Parker, a guitarist known in the "jazz not jazz" world, and Thalma de Freitas. Together, they create a warm, edge-filled pop-Kosmische sound. Next, there's "a(nother) cadence" by more eaze. This track is a seven-minute violin rock-out. It's like a seismograph line, full of energy and ready to burst. Mari Maurice's bowing turns it into an ambient-orchestral web. Body Meat's "High Beams" tells a wild story. It’s about a game developer who gets stuck in his own game. The music is intense, like a video game soundtrack. It starts with a techno beat and ends in an epic chase.