As the music world continues to be moving at a faster pace than ever, trying to give new releases the full attention they deserve becomes challenging, so if I haven’t come to an opinion about a song after an initial listen, I’ll defer it to the following week. Regardless it keeps the chart fresh and the activity continuous. And if my top two songs hadn’t been competing with each other, the last chart’s #1 would be at the top again.
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So replacing Conan Gray’s brilliant “Never Ending Song” at #1 is Alesso’s stunning “Without You”, which becomes the Swedish producer’s first #1 on this chart. And it has challengers for the top in two weeks immediately below.
Benson Boone inches up 4-3 with “Coffee Cake”, a deeper cut from his EP Pulse, as last year’s “In The Stars” continues to attract attention at Top 40 radio.
Making a significant move is “Rush” by Troye Sivan, which soars 10-4. It’s definitely one of Troye’s best releases, putting him back into dance music territory with his solo releases, and now receiving traction at dance music radio. It’s from his forthcoming album Something To Give Each Other.
Francesco Yates replaces himself in the Top 10 with the chart’s Fastest Riser and his sixth visit to the Top 10, “Little Rockstar” (16-7) from the EP of the same name, while “Thunderbomb” departs the Top 10 after peaking at #9.
German Grammy winner Purple Disco Machine gets his first Top 10 with the sophisticated funky dance/pop of “Substitution” (11-8) in collaboration with French producer Kungs and vocalist Julian Perretta. It’s Kungs’ second visit to the Top 10, following 2021’s fun #2 “Never Going Home”.
Ryan Shepherd’s five entries to the chart have now all reached the Top 10 thanks to “Move It (Control My Mind)”, which advances 13-9. Vocalist Heather Janssen also picks up her second visit to the Top 10, following 2019’s “Who’s Gonna Love U” (#6). You can also check out Ryan’s recent release with Malou called “Feel So Good” below.
Hazell Dean’s bright new original dance release “100% Pure Love” continues to advance, moving up 20-13.
All of the debuts from the last chart are off to a great start, all moving up seven or more places. Leading the way is “Strings” by MAX, JVKE and Bazzi, rising 25-17. JVKE is also at #6 this week as a part of “Angel, Pt. 2”. I’m looking forward to his show today in my city too!
UK singer/songwriter Sam Dickinson’s pop/dance release “Falling” climbs 26-19. Make sure you follow Sam on your socials to find out what more is happening with this and his other upcoming releases and concerts!
GATTUSO’s third visit to this chart with “Unstoppable” (above) rises 27-20, while the debut release by American dance/electronic producer Voyajer, “Come Around” (below), climbs 28-21. You can also check out GATTUSO’s recent release “Moonlight” (with Laidback Luke and Antrex) above.
The potent deep house and soulful wallop of “What You Need” by Steve Angello and WH0 arrives as the Highest Debut at #23. Steve is the second member of Swedish House Mafia to visit the chart. Axwell had two Top 10’s in 2005-6 with “Watch The Sunrise” (#7) and “Feel The Vibe” (#2), while Swedish House Mafia of course has charted twice, with #1 “Don’t You Worry Child” in 2012, and last year with “Turn On The Lights Again” (#3, with Fred Again.. and Future). Only Sebastian Ingrosso has yet to chart as a solo artist. And mysterious British producers WH0 previously reached #12 in 2021 with “Better Day” (with Nile Rodgers and Josh Barry).
UK dance producers Marvel Riot arrive on the chart for the first time with “Want My Lovin'” (#26) in collaboration with sensational powerhouse vocalist MOYA. The song is based on the instrumental hook of Felix’s 1992 club smash “Don’t You Want Me” (which in turn was based on Jomanda’s 1990 release “Don’t You Want My Love”). MOYA previously reached #15 with UK/Irish producers Menerva last year with “You”.
Alex Sampson is a new pop singer out of Atitokan, Ontario, a small rural town north west of Thunder Bay. He has popular Instagram and Tik Tok pages, which helped him land a deal with Warner Music. His fun track “WANT YOU!” bows at #29 and reminds me a lot of one of my favourite Canadian bands, Marianas Trench.
Also making his debut on the chart is Toronto-based pop/soul singer JRDN with “What Do I Got To Do” at #30. JRDN (aka Jordon Croucher) is in comeback mode, having had big domestic radio hits in 2010 that went Gold, “U Can Have It All” and “Like Magic”. JRDN’s rich, versatile vocal is the star of this release, which is picking up steam at Top 40 radio in Canada.
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