While this current streaming era reminds me of the early 1970’s, when record company radio promoters wanted a fast turnover of songs at AM radio to get more and more hits, it also reminds me of the early 2000’s in terms of this personal chart. The difference between 20 years ago and now for me is that I want songs to endure, instead of removing some of them hastily from the chart. While they don’t always make it into my Top 10, all of the songs are added to the chart with that potential in mind. But having 100+ favourites or so each year and keeping them all defined as such in my mind also seems to be an underlying goal amid the plethora of the music that I each week.
Check out my ONLINE RADIO SHOWS below as they are increasingly tied in with this blog. As most of you know, I host 3 online radio shows – The Big 20 and two iterations of Your Weekend New Music Mix – and produce 2 online radio segments – my new music and retro picks of the week – that are all pre-recorded.
Troye Sivan is locked in at #1 again with “Rush” as the October 13 release date of his new album Something To Give Each Other approaches!
“Strings” (7-4) becomes the sixth Top 5 entry on my chart for MAX, his first since “Love Me Less” (#4, 2020). It’s also the third for this year’s go-to guy JVKE, and first for Bazzi.
Steve Angello & WH0’s “What You Need” as its retro 90’s house is making short work of the chart as it climbs 10-6.
The Top 10 is exceptionally busy with three new entries:
Marvel Riot and MOYA advance 11-8 with another 90’s retro house track “Want My Lovin'”. It’s the first Top 10 entry for both artists.
The Fastest Riser on the chart is Michael Medrano’s “Disco Sleaze” in its raw and uncut remix, which soars 17-9 and becomes Michael’s second Top 10 entry following late 2021’s “i don’t wanna talk about love”, which peaked at #5.
GATTUSO returns to the Top 10 with the rollicking “Unstoppable” moving up 12-10. It’s his second Top 10 entry following last year’s “Afterglow” (#8).
The soulful voice of Toronto-based comeback kid JRDN is in full effect on his Canadian Top 40 radio hit “What Do I Got To Do”, which climbs 19-13.
Be sure not to miss out on John Dahlbāck and Davis Mallory’s deep house collaboration “Top of The World”. This uplifting and insanely catchy track climbs 27-21.
The Highest Debut belongs to a huge BILLCS Top 30 regular, Bright Light Bright Light, with the carpe diem dance music energy behind “Down to One”, which arrives at #24. It’s BLx2’s 24th appearance on the chart (including two features with Final DJS) since his first entry in 2010, and he has accumulated 6 number ones. “Down to One” is easily one of my favourites from the last several years, and comes from his forthcoming 5th album. Watch for the horror movie-themed video on Friday October 13 (of course)!
The next debut at #25 is the poignant progressive electronica of “Weightless Feeling” by Australian producer Throttle and L.A. producer Helloworld. Both producers also sing on this track and sound amazing together. While it’s Helloworld’s first appearance on the chart, it’s Throttle’s fourth, but first since 2020. Throttle got to #1 in 2019 with “Dreamer”. “Weightless Feeling” also features a guitar cameo from the awesome San Holo.
“Can’t Deny” is the collaboration between Miami’s GT_ofice, NYC’s Jayem and British singer Alix Robson which premieres at #27. This powerful and fun dance track marks a second visit to the chart for GT_ofice, who charted last year with VASSY on “Tuff” (#11).
Chicago’s Pete Cho is a former restauranteur whose attraction to the music world prompted him to leave the hospitality sector. His latest release, the pop/dance track “Fan Of You”, has a hook that can’t be denied and lands on the chart at #29.
From the new album Take Me Somewhere, Karen Harding gets a second concurrent chart entry with the edgy, darker dance track “Wrong Places” which bows at #30. Her collaboration with Canada’s Felix Cartal, “Need Your Love”, also climbs 20-17. “Wrong Places” is Karen’s 9th entry on this chart since 2020.
You can hear me and many of my blog choices on this growing list of online radio stations and features!
Listen to The Big 20 from 10pm to Midnight EST on Wednesdays as “The Musicman” James Rogers and I bring you the latest in new songs. The show also repeats on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. EST and Sunday mornings at 2:00 AM EST. You can hear recent episodes of The Big 20 at this link.
On Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 6pm EST I bring you “Your Weekend New Music Mix” six hours of commercial-free music from the 2000’s including many song choices from this blog.
At Midnight EST on Saturdays, you can also hear my new “Retro Pick of the Week” on Russ Horton’s amazing “Top 40 Timeline” oldies show.
“Your Weekend Music Mix” has a second home on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 8pm to Midnight EST! It’s a different mix from Radio GTA’s show, and like that one it is also commercial free.
“The Big 20” also airs on this station at 6pm EST Saturdays, and my “Retro Pick of the Week” plays on Russ Horton’s “Top 40 Timeline” at 4pm EST.
The 3D Variety Show by Planet Radio Canada
I’m featured Tuesdays between 7 and 7:30 pm EST with my New Music Pick of the Week which debuts every week on “The 3D Variety Show” with “The Musicman” James Rogers, and I also join occasionally for looks at music from our past through some live segments. A repeat of “The 3D Variety Show” airs on Wednesdays at 7pm EST on Radio GTA. My pick of the week airs more than 30 times during the week and you can view its schedule by clicking here. You can hear recent episodes of The 3D Variety Show at this link.
Addictive Energy
This is a weekly show hosted by Hunter Wilbur that airs on several online stations but is anchored at Mix88.ca on Saturdays beginning at 8pm EST. You can hear recent episodes of Addictive Energy at this link.
You can also listen to my “Retro Pick of the Week” on Russ Horton’s “Top 40 Timeline” on this station at 6pm EST Saturdays.
For other details about all of the shows, such as dates and times of broadcasts, go to my home page and scroll down to the bottom right side! The schedules are up-to-date.
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