There is so much music sitting in record company vaults and on artists’ and producers’ computers, that one wonders if and when some of it may see the light of day. I know many artists have pride and sometimes don’t want to release something that they themselves can no longer appreciate. But these days music is all about fandom, so I say let us have it at some point, warts and all, swallow that pride, and enjoy our undying appreciation for it.
The chart this week has a log-jam in the teens, but I expect it to shake loose in two weeks.
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 all-Canadian The MAPL Tapes, and two iterations of Your Weekend New Music Mix – and produce The MAPL Tapes and 2 online radio segments – my new music and retro picks of the week – that are all pre-recorded. The MAPL Tapes, 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.
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I’m soooo glad that a deluxe edition of Conan Gray’s Wishbone album was released, because we got a real gem that otherwise would have gathered dust in “Door”. As well, all of the songs offered some closure to the theme of the album. That makes it an amazing 5 #1’s on the chart for Conan! The other four: “Yours”, “Never Ending Song”, “Vodka Cranberry” and “Eleven Eleven”.
Alexander Stewart’s “Temporary” charges into the Top 10, up 12-5 – will another chart-topper be in store for him? It’s his 6th Top 10 entry.
Sombr gets two back-to-back songs in the Top 10, as “Potential” (above) climbs 8-6 and “My Body Isn’t Ready” (below) is the Fastest Riser, soaring 23-7, and also looking like a future #1. This marks 7 consecutive Top 10’s for Sombr – that’s his entire chart history in the span of just over a year!!
The third newcomer to the Top 10 is the bubbly but edgy “Charlotte” by Johnny Orlando, up 11-9 from his latest album Songs for Young Lovers. I’m so glad to hear Johnny recording what he wants now that he is no longer signed to a major label (though his new one is distributed ironically through a label owned by his former label).
Though it seems the unlikeliest of collaborations, “Repeat It” by Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran looks to be headed into the Top 10 as it climbs 18-13.
Nick Fiorucci and Joée’s brilliant all-Canadian redo of When in Rome’s 80’s classic “The Promise” jumps 25-20 this week.
“Just Play the Music” by Canadian singer/songwriter Kinga and Swedish production legend StoneBridge is also off to a fine start, climbing 28-22.
The Highest Debut of three belongs to transplanted New Zealander Will Swinton, as his thoughtful but direct “Hate My Guts” arrives at #26. It immediately follows Will’s first #1 on the chart, “Better Off”, which departs the chart after the maximum 10 appearances (20 weeks). And, yes “Hate My Guts” has the potential to follow “Better Off” to the top, so keep your eyes on it amid strong competition! It’s Will’s fifth chart entry.
Next at #27 is a heavy-hitting dance collaboration. Sonny Fodera and Hayla bow with “Only Thing That Matters”, which joins Hayla’s solo release “Heal” (#8) on the chart. It’s culled from Sonny’s new album, can we do it all again?, which also serves as a compilation for Sonny’s singles released over the past few years. “Only Thing” is Sonny’s 4th entry, and two of those have reached #1. For Hayla, it’s her 7th entry, and 4 have been chart-toppers.
And at #29 is the first entry for 21 year old Toronto indie talent Siobhan Bodrug with “Monster”. Rarely are there such strong hooks which are entirely because of the vocal performance, and this one’s got one! Siobhan (pronounced “Shi-von”) is performing a lot this year in Canada, so watch out for a show near you.
ONLINE RADIO SHOWS
You can hear me and many of my blog choices on this growing list of online radio stations and features!
The MAPL Tapes offers the best of Canadian music past and present, and can be heard Mondays at 6pm EST as well as on six other stations between Monday and Sunday.
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 New Music Pick of the Week is played both days at 10pm ET, and airs several times during the week on other stations. You can view its schedule by clicking at the following link: Schedule.
The 3D Variety Show by Planet Radio Canada
Note that The 3D Variety Show is on vacation after its July 14 show, and will be back on August 4.
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 Retro Pick of the Week also airs on at 12:25 pm ET on Tuesdays on KPHR.
Chicago’s Lake Online Radio now anchors Hunter Wilbur’s “Modern Hype” on Sundays at Midnight EST, which airs my New Music Pick of the Week. You can also hear the new music pick on Hunter’s other show Fridays at 8pm EST on “Hot Hits with Hunter” on UK station Dodge Radio.
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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