It’s a rarity when we have to say goodbye to an artist that has appeared on my chart. But yesterday we lost Chicago house legend Ron Carroll at the too young age of 57. I wasn’t familiar with Ron or his impact on the dance music community until about 10 years ago, but his 30 years in the business is full of great songs and performances which have been sampled numerous times. Ron in fact had just appeared on this chart with his collaboration with producer Provi called “Celebration” which peaked at #5. In 2018, he got to #1 on the chart with another French producer, Mercer, with “Satisfy”. So let’s honour him by spinning those songs over the next few days, Spotify links are below.
Online version of the chart at the following link: BILLCS Top 30
Spotify playlist of the chart at the following link: Spotify playlist
As a standing item about my daughter VXTORIA‘s progress with her music, her debut EP Dreamstate is now out! It features three new songs, “Awaken”, “U&Me”, and “TMRW”, in addition to singles Back To You, changes, and Lost in Your Love. I’d like to thank anyone who has found out about her music through my blog page for supporting the songs. New music on its way!
Check out information about my ONLINE RADIO SHOWS after the chart commentary below as they are directly 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. The Big 20 and the picks of the week are happily being syndicated and you can find the current schedule for all at the bottom of the home page of this blog.
sombr continues his third reign at #1 this year with the danceable and incredibly catchy “12 to 12” (above), while “we never dated” (below) moves up 6-4.
Conan Gray is the second artist who has two songs in the Top 10, from his stunning album Wishbone! You can expect “Vodka Cranberry” (above) to challenge “12 to 12” for #1 within the next month, while “This Song” (below) leaps 14-7.
UK retro-styled singer/songwriter Elliot James Reay rises 9-5 with his first chart entry “Daydreaming”, which I’m sure Benson Boone fans are now familiar with from Elliot opening for him on tour.
The second new entry into the Top 10 is also now the second Top 10 release for Ireland’s Four Nights with his charming and relatable “all night long” (12-10) from his EP in my mind i’m safe. “Want You Always” peaked at #8 in 2021.
Closing in on the Top 10 is the dynamic collaboration between UK dance producer MXTR and L.A.-based multi-talent Tyler Garrett with the uplifting “Won’t Give Up” climbing 16-11.
The “Disco 3000” remix of SIRPAUL’s “Dopamine”, the title release of his latest album, rises 17-12 for the veteran talented New York indie dance artist.
The beautiful lyrics of Damiano David’s “The First Time” shine through on every listen, and the track from his debut album Funny Little Fears climbs 21-15.
The Fastest Riser on the chart is a worldly, gentle reminder to all of us called “Bigger Than All of Us” by Above & Beyond with their go-to vocalist Justine Suissa, and it soars 24-16.
SLANDER’s update of their 2019 release “Love Is Gone” is well on its way, climbing 26-20, with a gorgeous vocal by JOSHUA of KPOP group SEVENTEEN. SLANDER plays Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Friday, September 26.
“The Dead Dance” by Lady Gaga will likely climb further in the coming weeks, but for now it’s up 28-22. Expect to hear it everywhere as we approach Hallowe’en!
The Highest Debut belongs to DJ Martinee and France Joli with “My Everlasting Love” at #26. Lewis Martinee has been producing for the last 40 years and his resume is a laundry list of major name talent. He actually produced this song for France 30 years ago, but for whatever reason their project was shelved. Now he’s taken her vocal and provided it with a smashing disco production, 2025 style! Montreal-based France is a legend on the dance music charts with songs like “Come To Me”, “Heart To Break The Heart”, and “Gonna Get Over You” that were huge in the disco era. Lewis charted with K.C. & The Sunshine Band on their revival “I Get To Love You” last year, which reached #12.
Rounding out the debuts at #27 is Yorkshire, England born Yungblud (aka Dominic Harrison) with his debut chart appearance, “Zombie”. I prefer the mix on the version that was recorded at Hansa Studios, but the fine original appears on his album Idols, his third album to go to #1 in the UK. After collaborations with artists like Halsey, Marshmello, MGK and Bring Me The Horizon, the powerfully-voiced singer has now broken out bigger worldwide after his MTV VMA’s performance with Aerosmith and Nuno Bettencourt. Expect to hear much, much more about Yungblud over the coming months. He is in the midst of a North American tour and played Toronto last night. He plays the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls tomorrow (September 23).
ONLINE RADIO SHOWS
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 evening at 6 pm EST.
My New Music Pick of the Week debuts each week on The Big 20. It airs more than 25 times during the week and you can view its schedule by clicking at the following link: Schedule.
On Saturdays and Sundays from 8pm to Midnight EST I bring you “Your Weekend New Music Mix”, four hours of commercial-free music from the 2000’s including many song choices from this blog.
My Retro Pick of the Week airs each week on Russ Horton’s “Top 40 Timeline”, Saturdays at 4pm EST. You can view its schedule by going to the lower right corner of the home page of this blog. New episodes are coming soon!
The 3D Variety Show by Planet Radio Canada
I’m featured Tuesdays between 7 and 7:30 pm EST with my Retro Pick of the Week on the live online radio show “The 3D Variety Show”, powered by www.xstreamrockradio.com with “The Musicman” James Rogers. I also join occasionally for looks at music from our past through some live segments. The show repeats on Alberta’s www.katpowerhit.ca on Wednesdays at 6pm EST.
Canada’s Party Dog Radio anchors Hunter Wilbur’s “Modern Hype” on Saturdays at 4pm EST, which airs my New Music Pick of the Week. Party Dog Radio also airs “The Big 20”, where you can also hear my New Music Pick of the Week on Sundays after 9pm EST.
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! Schedules are updated regularly.
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