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#BILLCSTop30 #690 – April 22/24

It might be too early to say it, but I’m enjoying so many songs on this chart, that several of them may turn out to be big favourites by year’s end. But there are still eight more months to go and it’s always a tall order for songs from earlier in the year to hold their ground against ones later in the year.

NOTE: I will be on vacation in two weeks, with limited internet resources, so the May 6/24 chart will likely be published on Friday May 3.

Here’s the link to the online version of the chart: BILLCS Top 30

Here’s the link to my Spotify playlist of the chart: BILLCS Top 30 Chart Playlist

The BILLCS Top 30 Archive: BILLCS Top 30 Archive

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. 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.

Right now “Shiver” by John Summit and Hayla (above) has a lock on #1 and I have no idea yet as to what song will succeed it. John apparently had a great Coachella set, and has released a new festival banger called “Eat The Bass”, which you can check out below.

Jonas Blue gets a personal chart best with his Endless Summer collaboration with Sam Feldt and Sadie Rose Van as “Rest of My Life” (above) climbs to #2. Jonas previously got to #3 back in 2016 with “Fast Car” (with Dakota). And you should also listen to Sam’s recent collaboration with YouNotUs, Martin Jensen and Sam Graycalled “24K Heart Of Gold” (below).

Gryffin and Rita Ora both land in the Top 5 for the first time with the entrancing “Last Of Us”, which climbs 9-5.

Also cutting through the Top 10 quickly is “When You Can’t Resist”, the guitar-filled slice of alternative soul by Vancouver’s Diamond Café.

The Top 10 has two new highly danceable entries with David Archuleta and Willy Beaman’s “Afraid To Love” (Euphoric alternative mix, above) climbing 11-8, and Martin Garrix’s “Carry You” (below) rises 13-9 in collaboration with Third Party, Oaks (aka Winona Oak) and Declan J. Donovan. It becomes Martin’s 11th Top 10 entry.

Sweden’s Darin is in line for yet another Top 10 entry as his latest release “Electric” jumps 17-12.

Leave it to long-time faves to have this week’s Fastest Riser. Pet Shop Boys’ “Loneliness” soars 24-13 in advance of the release of their 15th studio album Nonetheless, due Friday April 26. It’s their first studio album since 2020’s Hotspot.

The two EuroVision entries on the chart are off to smooth starts. Sweden’s Marcus & Martinus climb 25-18 with “Unforgettable (above). And Olly Alexander, no stranger to this chart with his many Years & Years songs, rises 26-21 with “Dizzy” (below) for the UK. I’ll be on a cruise at sea on May 11 when EuroVision is broadcast, so I’m hoping to still watch all or part of it – maybe the ship will even broadcast it, who knows?

Jared Lee’s solo entry “Love No More” moves up 27-22 to keep pass with the two EuroVision songs.

It’s hard not to like such a faithful cover version as Rozalla’s “Lotta Love”, which rises 29-23. I’d like to start a campaign for Canadian AC and AC Top 40 stations to play the song, which happens to be 50% Canadian Content. Who’s with me??

The Highest Debut of the week is the stunning live string version of “feel less” by Juno Award winners Felix Cartal and Lights, which arrives at #25. It’s Felix’s sixth chart entry and Lights’ 4th.

Right now I can’t get enough of Benson Boone’s debut album Fireworks and Rollerblades. And while his label is pushing “Slow It Down” to follow “Beautiful Things”, I think “Slow” is getting lost in the shadows of the success of the latter. So I’m opting for the emotional and triumphant rocker “Cry”, which bows at #26.

ONLINE RADIO SHOWS

You can hear me and many of my blog choices on this growing list of online radio stations and features!

Halton Hills Online

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. You can hear recent episodes of The Big 20 at this link.

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 plays on Russ Horton’s “Top 40 Timeline” which airs Saturdays 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” at www.planetradio.ca, now powered by www.xstreamrockradio.com with “The Musicman” James Rogers, and I also join occasionally for looks at music from our past through some live segments. My pick of the week airs more than 25 times during the week and you can view its schedule by clicking here. You can hear recent episodes of The 3D Variety Show at the following link: 3D Variety Show.

Energy885

Energy885 in Miramichi, New Brunswick’s Energy885 now anchors Hunter Wilbur’s “Modern Hype” on Fridays at 6pm EST, and his new show “Pyjama Party” on Saturdays at 5pm EST, which both air my New Music Pick of the Week. Energy885 is also airing my Retro Pick Of The Week as well on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9:30 AM EST. You can hear past episodes of “Modern Hype” and “Pyjama Party” at the following link: DJ Hunter.

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!

BILLCS New Music Report – April 17/24 with new songs by @FelixCartal & @Lights, @iamDanielRichter & The Twinz, @KarenHarding, @Kiesza, @thisisLyra, MELØ, @EMMinreallife, and @iamwesmills

In this week’s edition of the Report, there are several beautifully sung new tracks, and a couple with 90’s nostalgia in mind. As always it’s a diverse bunch of songs that you should check out!

In the Report, you can also check out my pick of the week, along with one from the host of online radio’s “Top 40 Timeline”, “Big Daddy” Russ Horton, plus “Modern Hype” online radio host DJ Hunter’s “Bop of the Week”. “The Musicman” James Rogers from online radio’s “3D Variety Show” has his Classic Five all from 1973-74. You’ll also revisit the BILLCS Top 30 from this week in 2010, when there were a wealth of free downloads available.

The BILLCS New Music Report is always a work-in-progress and I welcome your suggestions so feel free to contact me at through my social media links right here.

Reminder: Click on the photo to watch the video or listen to the song.

FELIX CARTAL, LIGHTS, “feel less (String Version Recorded Live at The Warehouse)”

If you loved the studio version of “feel less” by Juno Award winners Felix Cartal and Lights, then I can see jaws dropping with this live performance. Honestly, has Lights sounded better on another song? I certainly can’t think of one, and her work with Manila Killa on “Dusk” a few years back comes close. The production here is taut, sending the synths to the background to allow the strings to flourish. This all brings out emotion in “feel less” which I didn’t sense in the original. And my next thought is – maybe this live version of “feel less” is the radio hit that didn’t happen with the studio version? Play it next to Olivia Rodrigo and Benson Boone and tell me that it’s NOT. Big thumbs up to Felix and Lights for going with your guts and making even more of “leel less”.

DANIEL RICHTER, THE TWINZ, “Carry On”

Last year, Daniel Richter started recording under his own name after his time as lead singer of successful Canadian band Eleven Past One and a brief post-band solo jaunt under another name. His first single, “Forget You”, a song about breaking away from a cigarette habit, smashed it out of the gate and reached #11 on the BILLCS Top 30, and Daniel won Songwriter of the Year at the Oshawa Music Awards. Daniel’s vocal in “Carry On” is precise and effortless, set against an uplifting arrangement and a brief synth hook in a reflective, post breakup song. It’s collaboration with Germany’s The Twinz – aka brothers Tim and Lukas Wehrle, working outside of their usual house music genre – with Lukas co-producing and co-writing “Carry On”. AC and AC Top 40 stations in Canada should make room for “Carry On” in their playlists and anticipate the positive audience reaction.

KAREN HARDING, “Say Something” (chill out version)

To celebrate its tenth anniversary as well as the upcoming vinyl and CD release of Karen Harding’s debut album Take Me Somewhere, we have been bestowed with a treat, a chill out version of “Say Something”. The original is included on the album and reached #7 in the UK in early 2015. Dialing back the arrangement unveils a glorious vocal, one of the big reasons why Karen’s voice has domnated dance music, particularly in the UK. It’s always been a fine song but hearing it expressed to a minimal backdrop makes it all the more powerful. If a revival is warranted for “Say Something” in the UK, then this is the way to go, as well as creating a fitting introduction for folks around the world not familiar with the song.

KIESZA, “I Go Dance”

It’s great to see Kiesza back full force in the dance groove with “I Go Dance”. It’s one of a trio of recent releases from the Calgary-born three-time Juno Award winner best known for her 2013 international smash “Hideaway”, though my long-time favourite is her wacked-out fun treat “Phantom of the Dance Floor”, a previous BILLCS Top 30 #1. “I Go Dance”, with its slinky 90’s-inspired house rhythms, will immediately draw you into bopping along with the talented singer, an infectious piece of business that deserves club DJ support and would benefit from remixes. Kiesza’s back in clubland and dance music fans are guaranteed to show up.

LYRA, “Falling”

The audience that might have already been familiar with Lyra is in her native Ireland. The County Cork-raised singer/songwriter turned heads back in 2019 with a major label release, “Falling” – and then it went on to win the North Vision Song Contest in Switzerland. As time moved on, things obviously did not work out with the label, which caused Lyra to do a rethink and take a pause in releasing music. Her debut self-titled album has now been unveiled as an independent release. “Falling” is easily the best place to start with its infectious chorus, and immediate comparisons you’ll hear with Lyra’s brilliant vocal to stars like Florence Welch and Pink. There is no reason why the timeless sound of “Falling” can’t be relaunched, it just needs the right platform, and perhaps a sync placement in a video game or short film could do the trick.

MELØ, “Glitter”

“Glitter” is the latest single release from Windsor, Ontario talent MELØ, as culled from his album Songs From The Spirit Box. It’s another consistent rocker which fits like a glove on the album next to previous singles that I’ve written about such as “King of Nothing”, “Gone Forever” and his recent take on R.E.M.’s “The One I Love”. While the theme of the song – the Hollywood life, after the glitter fades – is not a new one, MELØ and his band provide a tight performance which is on display in the accompanying video for “Glitter”. MELØ has a well-rounded sound thanks to the collective experience of those with whom he makes his music, and “Glitter” should easily find its way on to college and alternative radio playlists.

EMM, “Julia Fox.”

Following up her potent, edgy strutter “Superfreak”, L.A.-based multi-talent EMM offers up “Julia Fox.”. It’s not a diss song about the actress and social media star, but more of a brief rumination about why women are portrayed the way they are in the media, and why audiences have a fascination with these stars. EMM refers to her as “The Creature” in the song, and perhaps that’s not far off the mark, since who we see in the media is often a different character from who we would expect to meet in person. Like “Superfreak”, “Julia Fox.” has a punchy rhythm and an assured vocal by EMM. I appreciate the boldness of the song hand-in-hand with instilling some pause for thought in the listener when fandom goes those few steps too far.

wes mills, “They Can’t Hang”

Orange County-based electronic dance producer wes mills has a catchy winner with his latest single, “They Can’t Hang”. I enjoy songs where, as he says “nostalgia and house music meet”. wes injects a familiar UK garage sound into the proceedings along with a bare-bones piano house rhythm, which makes “They Can’t Hang” sound busy with its Beastie Boys-like vocal but still allows us to catch our breath. wes recently opened for San Holo on his recent US tour, which opened the door for fans of creative dance music to get to know his music more. “They Can’t Hang” is a quick but imaginative ride that leaves you wanting to hear more from wes.

BILL’S NEW MUSIC PICK OF THE WEEK

My New Music Pick of the Week is a 5-7 minute radio segment that airs on several online radio stations around the world.

A recent solo effort from Massachusetts’ Jared Lee is “Love No More”

“BIG DADDY” RUSS HORTON’S PICK OF THE WEEK

“Big Daddy” Russ Horton is the host of the “Top 40 Timeline” radio program and owner of online station Halton Hills Radio Online. You can hear my Retro Pick of the Week every week on the “Top 40 Timeline”.

Russ’ pick of the week will return.

DJ HUNTER’S BOP OF THE WEEK

DJ Hunter is the host of the online radio shows “Modern Hype”, which can be heard on several online stations, and “Pyjama Party”, with both shows anchored at Energy 885.

It’s by 19 year old New Jersey native Kiley Baxter called “While Everyone Sleeps”

“THE MUSICMAN” JAMES ROGERS’ CLASSIC FIVE

“The Musicman” James Rogers is the owner and host of The 3D Variety Show heard Tuesdays on Planet Radio Canada. The Classic Five is “pop music 101” usually of the post-Beatles era – classics you need to know! Each title is linked to a Spotify stream of the song.

Chicago – Just You N’ Me (1973)
Carpenters – Top Of The World (1973)
Carly Simon – Haven’t Got Time For The Pain (1974)
Edgar Winter Group – Frankenstein (1973)
Billy Preston – Will It Go Round In Circles (1973)

BILLCS Top 30 FLASHBACK CHART – 2010

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 14 years when there were several great songs available as free downloads. Such is the case with #1 and #3, from one of my all-time favourite releases, 8bit Heart, as well as, #8, the remixes of #5 and #6, and #11 (a mashup). And since those many years have passed, sadly you won’t find any of those aforementioned releases plus song #20 on streaming services either.

NOTE: Songs from Simon Curtis’ 8bit Heart is now available on streaming services!

01 01 BEAT DROP Simon Curtis
02 02 SOMETHING I’M NOT Penguin Prison
04 03 JOYSTICK Simon Curtis
06 04 HEARTBREAK ON VINYL (L.A. Riots radio edit) Blake Lewis
03 05 TEETH (KING5CAT remix) Lady Gaga
16 06 SITUATION (Monsieur Adi remix) Javi
08 07 IN MY HEAD Jason Derulo
10 08 STARBUCKS GIRL Evan Taubenfeld
09 09 HALLELUJAH Justin Timberlake, Matt Morris, Charlie Sexton
12 10 MY HEART IS YOURS Justin Nozuka
11 11 PASS THAT HEAD NOIZE Dan Black
14 12 WON’T GO QUIETLY Example
15 13 SUDDENLY BT
05 14 90 DAYS Nelson Clemente
07 15 RAIN Mika
20 16 COUSINS Vampire Weekend
New 17 THE WORSE IT GETS Penguin Prison
19 18 STARRY EYED Ellie Goulding
21 19 GIRL I LOVE YOU Massive Attack, Horace Andy
22 20 WONDERLAND Clayton Senne
27 21 HAD ENOUGH Lifehouse, Chris Daughtry
24 22 DON’T LET GO The Envy
13 23 DON’T STOP Annie
18 24 SPEECHLESS Lady Gaga
28 25 DON’T YOU DARE Matt Morris
30 26 DOG DAYS ARE OVER Florence & The Machine
17 27 GLITTER IN THE AIR (Live) Pink
New 28 KICK ASS Mika, Red One
23 29 COME BACK CLEAN (Kaskade mix) Crystal Method, Emily Haines
25 30 PICK UP THE PHONE Dragonette

#BILLCSTop30 #689 – April 8/24

It’s Spring housecleaning time as six songs breathe new music vibes into this week’s chart, and we also have a change up top too after six weeks.

Here’s the link to the online version of the chart: BILLCS Top 30

Here’s the link to my Spotify playlist of the chart: BILLCS Top 30 Chart Playlist

The BILLCS Top 30 Archive: BILLCS Top 30 Archive

John Summit & Hayla switch places with Benson Boone as “Shiver”, THE song of this year’s Miami Music Week, quickly soars to the top of my chart. John Summit launched a tour as well, with his first date on June 15 in my city Toronto selling out. I’m hoping to get a ticket to the second show on June 16 tomorrow. Fingers crossed! Watch for a new single by Hayla coming soon called “Embers”, which sounded fantastic when she previewed it at MMW!!

Four new Top 10 entries begin with Bright Light Bright Light’s “You Want My…” (above) from his upcoming album Enjoy Youth. “You Want My…” moves up 11-7 and becomes BLx2’s 21st Top 10 entry!! You can also check out his latest single “Every Emotion”, featuring legendary dance vocalist Ultra Naté, below. Ultra herself appeared on the chart in its early days with 1998’s “Found A Cure” (#7).

Sam Dickinson’s spot-on cover of Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff” advances 12-8, becoming his 7th Top 10 entry from his upcoming album F L E X.

Gryffin and Rita Ora each get their second Top 10 entries with the glorious dance rave-up “Last Of Us”, which climbs 14-9.

“When You Can’t Resist”, a gorgeous slice of alt.R&B by Canada’s Diamond Café, climbs 15-10, becoming his first under that name, but third overall after releasing under his own name Tristan Thompson back in 2014.

The Fastest Riser on the chart belongs to “Electric” by Sweden’s Darin, which soars 26-17.

I don’t know how many songs Pet Shop Boys would have had on my chart had it existed back to the 1980’s, but in the last 25 years they have now reached the chart 12 times with their recent single “Loneliness”, which arrives as the top debut at #24. It’s the duo’s first appearance on the chart though since late 2019. “Loneliness” didn’t strike me on its first few listens but when I went back to it I couldn’t imagine what I was thinking at the time. It’s solid, classic PSB, from their upcoming album Nonetheless.

At #25 it’s EuroVision contenders and Sweden’s Melodifestivalen contest winners Marcus & Martinus, making their chart debut with the stunning “Unforgettable”.

And right below at #26 is one of the competitors for “Unforgettable” at EuroVision – UK’s entry is by Years & Years’ Olly Alexander called “Dizzy”, and it’s a snappy, vibrant song that’s in a little bit of a more pop direction for Olly. It works well and with charismatic Olly behind it you know he’ll deliver a cool performance in Malmö in May. It’s Olly/Y&Y’s 13th chart entry, and of course he even had “Dreamland” (#5) with Pet Shop Boys in 2019!

At #27 is “Love No More”, a hard-hitting, ear-grabbing ballad by Boston’s Jared Lee, which becomes his first solo entry on the chart, having appeared three previous times in the Top 10 on releases by Midnight Kids, Autograf, and Nicky Romero & GATTÜSO.

Medina’s “Que Será” was a crowd favourite at Sweden’s Melodifestivalen, but it couldn’t come close to the points acquired by Marcus & Martinus’ “Unforgettable” to win the contest. Medina, another Swedish duo, knows how to work up an audience, and the jubilant and multilingual “Que Será” premieres on the chart at #28.

Rounding out the debuts at #29 Rozalla with her cover of the Nicolette Larson 1979 version of Neil Young’s “Lotta Love”. It’s the 90’s dance queen’s second appearance on the chart, following “The Shadows Of The Moon”, which reached #9. Both songs are included in her new album, Turn On The Light. NOTE: For Canadian terrestrial radio DJ’s, “Lotta Love” is two parts Cancon, being a Neil Young song. So if there are any creative Canadian music directors left out there, do give “Lotta Love” some consideration!

ONLINE RADIO SHOWS

You can hear me and many of my blog choices on this growing list of online radio stations and features!

Radio GTA

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 Retro Pick of the Week on Russ Horton’s amazing “Top 40 Timeline” oldies show.

Halton Hills Online

“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” at www.planetradio.ca 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 nearly 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 the following link: 3D Variety Show.

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FM 108

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.

BILLCS New Music Report – February 28/24 with new songs by @CheatCodesmusic & @TwoFriendsmusic, @DavidArchie & @WillBeamanmusic, TASBA, @JaredLeemusic, @Z3LLAmusic, @XanTzmusic x Niffer x @RobbieRosenlive, @ChaseCimala, and @Kastramusic & @INViDAmusic

Once again, in this week’s edition of the Report, I’ll let the music speak, since the only thing I want to mention is that I’m looking forward to Miami Music Week in three weeks, for the first time in two years. If you happen to be going, do let me know! The music, heat and change of scenery can’t come soon enough.

In the Report, you can check out my pick of the week, along with one from the host of online radio’s “Top 40 Timeline”, “Big Daddy” Russ Horton, plus “Modern Hype” online radio host DJ Hunter’s “Bop of the Week”. “The Musicman” James Rogers from online radio’s “3D Variety Show” has his Classic Five from 1987. And if you missed it on Monday, you’ll find out what songs are at #1 and the Fastest Riser in the latest edition of the BILLCS Top 30

The BILLCS New Music Report is always a work-in-progress and I welcome your suggestions so feel free to contact me at through my social media links right here.

Reminder: Click on the photo to watch the video or listen to the song.

CHEAT CODES, TWO FRIENDS, “The Way It Is”

Just when you might be getting tired of interpolations being exploited into new songs that have nothing to do with the original song, the unique collaboration of Cheat Codes and Two Friends presents us with “The Way It Is”, a rewrite of the 1980’s Bruce Hornsby & The Range #1 hit. That song wore on me in its day, but Cheat Codes and Two Friends manage to make it not only fresh but uplifting in a sparkling new arrangement. It’s co-written by Jordan Shaw – you’ll remember him from Boye & Sigvardt’s BILLCS Top 30 #1 “Microdose” – with a charming guy-next-door vocal by Cheat Codes’ Trevor Dahl that beautifully gets across the universal message of the song. Both Cheat Codes and Two Friends have had their fair share of successes with other big name collaborations with artists like Demi Lovato, Loud Luxury, Bebe Rexha and Sam Feldt, but watch for “The Way It Is” to take off in the coming weeks.

DAVID ARCHULETA, WILLY BEAMAN, “Afraid To Love” (Euphoric Alternative Mix)

I actually wrote about the original mix of “Afraid To Love” back in September, a release by David Archuleta that I enjoy for embracing his positive, inspiring switch to pop/dance music. It looks like the song has resonated with his fans, many of whom have stuck with him for the last 15 years since his “American Idol” success, because David enlisted the multi-talented American keyboardist and producer Willy Beaman to help rework it. Willy has countless credits during the last 10 years which include working with Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato, and also one of my favourites, Greyson Chance, for his Portraits album. This remix of “Afraid To Love” does everything that a solid remix should do, elevating the song to embrace a retro 2010’s euphoric vibe, true to the title of the mix. It’s easily the best of David’s recent releases and a worthwhile remix investment, and club DJ’s with a penchant for creating energetic pop/dance sets should be sure to check out this remix of “Afraid To Love”.

TASBA, “U”

Rising Denver electronic producer TASBA (aka Tanya Barrera) has got a winner with her first release for 2024, “U”. The song is a sea of untapped emotions with straight-up lyrics about someone who has found their ideal but knows they are out of reach, so is looking for someone like them. “U” is full of bright synths in a mid-tempo arrangement and the uncredited, thoughtful male vocal is an ideal fit. But it’s the break that TASBA inserts that you’re going to remember after your first listen, quiet and awash with synth strings sounds, and it will keep you coming back to “U”. Club DJ’s should not sleep on “U” and it should be come a memorable highlight of TASBA’s own sets.

JARED LEE, “Love No More”

American singer/songwriter Jared Lee should really be a superstar, since he keeps releasing fantastic songs like “Love No More”, particularly after representing his home state Massachusetts memorably on TV’s “American Song Contest”. His voice is also heard all over TV through numerous song placements in ads. “Love No More” is a potent anthem to that stage in a break-up when you’re beyond hurt and just want the other person to stop loving you. Jared’s soaring vocal seals the deal early on in the song, which allows it to develop into a mid-tempo ballad that brings out so many feels. “Love No More” might be a tough listen or too tender for those who have recently undergone a break up. But for others, it’s a beautiful and insightful song.

Z3LLA, “Why Should I?”

“Why Should I?” suddenly is the toast of dance music radio for American DJ and vocal duo Z3LLA, which comprises Julia Seeley and Kiana Tebyani. And deservedly so, it’s familiar piano house hook is incredibly infectious, with a playful and engaging vocal by the duo. The independent release also encourages those of you who like to hang out solo and dance alone to perhaps go out and have even a better time. “Why Should I?” has all the trimmings, including tight production, to turn this one into a spring/summer anthem for clubs and festivals too.

XanTz, NIFFER, ROBBIE ROSEN, “Tell You”

“Tell You” is for the lover in all of us. There’s nothing like a passionate pop/dance release to help ignite an evening, and this one’s brought to you by Norwegian producer XanTz, Danish producer Niffer, and NYC’s Robbie Rosen, one of whose specialties continues to be writing great lyrics for this genre – it’s another collaboration with XanTZ, following “Stolen Moments” and the exhilarating “Revived”. “Tell You” is pretty direct and compelling, with appropriately dreamy melodic house production and one of Robbie’s best recent vocals.

CHASE CIMALA, “I’m Not Him”

It’s been a while since I’ve written about Kentucky-based indie singer/songwriter Chase Cimala. But his vocal and the vantage point in “I’m Not Him” are what makes this song so appealing. Chase has a beautiful tone in his voice that makes me think of singers like Michael Bublé and Rick Nelson, and you can hear it in “I’m Not Him”. He takes that point in time when you realize that a woman you might attracted to is not the one for you and provides all of the compelling reasons, I mean just in case she should approach you, right? “I’m Not Him” is written in earnest with a deft performance to match.

KASTRA, INViDA, MONTAGU, “Constellations”

“Constellations” is a fast-paced house track that thrives on some wickedly catchy synth melodies. New Jersey’s Kastra is in fine form with one of his best recent releases, after collaborating with the likes of The Disco Fries, Borgeous and GT_ofice in the last few years. This time his production partner is NYC native INViDA, who appeared on the BILLCS Top 30 a few years back performing with Lauren Mayhew on their fun track “Boys” (#16), while newcomer Montagu brings her fresh and powerful vocal to the track. “Constellations” delivers exactly what dance club patrons are listening for, and is an obvious choice for both dance radio stations and club DJ’s.

BILL’S NEW MUSIC PICK OF THE WEEK

My New Music Pick of the Week is a 5-7 minute radio segment that airs on several online radio stations around the world.

“Shiver” is the latest dance music smash from John Summit and Hayla

“BIG DADDY” RUSS HORTON’S PICK OF THE WEEK

“Big Daddy” Russ Horton is the host of the “Top 40 Timeline” radio program and owner of online stations Radio GTA, Halton Hills Radio Online, & FM108.ca. You can hear my Retro Pick of the Week every week on the “Top 40 Timeline”.

British singer/songwriter Frank Turner returns with “Do One”

DJ HUNTER’S BOP OF THE WEEK

DJ Hunter is the host of the online radio shows “Modern Hype”, which can be heard on several online stations, and “Pyjama Party”, with both shows anchored at Energy 885.

It’s Grammy nominee Noah Kahan with “Stick Season”

“THE MUSICMAN” JAMES ROGERS’ CLASSIC FIVE

John Mellencamp – Cherry Bomb
Pet Shop Boys – It’s A Sin
Fleetwood Mac – Little Lies
Bruce Springsteen – Brilliant Disguise
Tiffany – I Think We’re Alone Now

BILLCS Top 30 #1 SONG

To the surprise of no one, Benson Boone has his second #1 within a month with “Beautiful Things”.

BILLCS Top 30 FASTEST RISER

Conan Gray’s “Lonely Dancers” makes short work of the chart, soaring 25-4.

#BILLCSTop30 #644, July 18/22

It’s almost the middle of the summer, and the feel-good summer songs are definitely making their impact with me. Aside from a couple of great softer songs to have in the mix, the upbeat songs are flourishing on my stereo, and some debut this week and will continue to do so in the coming weeks. And in two weeks I’ll be visiting Las Vegas for the first time in six years and will have access to attend electronic dance music shows by The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Loud Luxury, Cash Cash, Dillon Francis, NGHTMRE, Tiësto and others for pool parties and evening events, which promises to be a vacation like I’ve never experienced before! It’s going to be extremely hot too so I will try not to get scorched. The next chart will be posted after I return, on Tuesday, August 2.

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The xx’s Oliver Sim hangs on to #1 for a second appearance (4th week) with his Prince-worthy “Romance with a Memory” (above). But he’ll be challenged in two weeks by Benson Boone’s captivating “In The Stars” (holding at #2) and Harry Styles’ glistening “Daydreaming” (9-3, below), which I hope will eventually be promoted at radio.

The Fastest Riser zips into the Top 5, and it’s the incredibly summery “Superstar” by Sweden’s Darin (14-5). It’s Darin’s third Top 5, following two #1’s, “Can’t Stay Away” and “Holding Me More”. Will it get its turn at #1 too?

henrikz and Danny Dearden inch up 7-6 with their beautifully sung house track “Mind of Mine”.

Also new in the Top 10 are: “Afterglow” (above) by Nicky Romero, GATTUSO and Jared Lee, rising 11-8. It’s the first Top 10 for Nicky and GATTUSO, but third for Jared following “Those Were The Days” (with Midnight Kids, #5) and “Ain’t Deep Enough” (with Autograf, #3). And Manila Killa and Lights soar 17-9 with their collaboration “Dusk” (below) which is the title track of Manila Killa’s new album, out on July 22.

Conan Gray scores his highest charting song to date as “Memories” (above), from his new album Superache, moves up 13-11. Listen to another thoughtful track from Superache called “Yours”, below.

Had there not been so many other songs that I love ahead of it, “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé would have jumped to a higher position. Instead it scores a not-too-shabby 21-14 leap which positions it well for the Top 10 in two weeks.

Also keep your eyes on the three other debuts from two weeks ago. Louis Pax’s “Ophelia” (27-21, new video above) is a real grower, Steve Void and Sharon Doorson’s cover of Crystal Waters’ “Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee)” (28-22, below) will keep you grooving, and Frankmusik’s redux of “Confusion Girl” (30-23, also below) turns it into a contemporary pop bop.

The Highest Debut is Francesco Yates’ impressive and addictive “Jimi” which bows at #24. The Toronto-born singer/songwriter/guitarist’s last two chart entries did well, “Bad Decisions” reached #5 in 2020 while the steamy “Late Night Love” peaked at #3 in early 2021. It’s his sixth chart entry overall.

After landing at #2 earlier this year with “Play It Cool” (featuring Island Banks), UK/Irish duo Menrva are back on the chart with “You”, a collaboration with American belter MOYA, which bows at #29. It’s also the duo’s first release in a new deal with Capitol Records!

Rounding out the chart is Canadian/German duo Lola Dutronic with their retrospective look at summers gone by with “Let’s All Dance (Our Last Summer)” at #30. It’s their first chart entry, though Lola Dutronic has been around for about 20 years in one form or another, with Canadian producer/songwriter Richard Citroen being the constant.

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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 Sunday mornings on Radio GTA at 2:00 AM EST, at 8pm EST on Sundays on Party Dog Radio, and then at 7:00 am EST Fridays on Unique Radio Australia!

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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” now airs on Wednesdays at 7pm EST on Radio GTA.

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Check out the star-studded “Afterglow” with @NickyRomero @GATTUSO_music and singer @JaredLee, and Jared’s new solo single “Breathe In, Bleed Out”

NICKY ROMERO, GATTÜSO and JARED LEE, “Afterglow”

JARED LEE, “Breathe In, Bleed Out”

With this collaboration, Sweden’s Nicky Romero and NYC-based GATTÜSO bring back sorely missed early 2010’s feels with “Afterglow” (above). The song – which has been a long time coming after being featured at EDC Las Vegas last year – is destined to be a festival favourite thanks to the skilled producers and their combined marquee value. The vocal is by co-writer Jared Lee, about whom I’ve written about several times thanks to his winning performances on Midnight Kids’ “Those Were The Days” and Autograf’s “Ain’t Deep Enough”. And you can put this one right up there with the early 2010’s classics with vocals by the likes of Ryan Tedder and Matthew Koma, among others. Stellar!

Jared also recently released his own single, the striking ballad “Breathe In, Bleed Out” (below). Just think about tough situations in your life that you have been faced with, and in the moment don’t know what to do. “Breathe In” personifies those feelings and when Jared hits his high notes the song becomes cathartic. “Breathe In, Bleed Out” is one of those gems just waiting to be discovered.

Nicky Romero plays the sold-out Ultra Music Festival in Miami this coming weekend.

GATTÜSO plays a few events during Miami Music Week, including the Mixmash Miami Pool Party on Friday, but also jets up to Toronto for a show at Toybox on Friday evening.

Jared Lee has been announced as a contestant representing Massachusetts on NBC’s new show The Great American Song Contest (the USA’s take on EuroVision), which premiered on March 21.

“Back To That” by L.A.-based singer/songwriter @JaredLeemusic gets a gorgeous acoustic redux

JARED LEE, “Back To That” (acoustic)

A while back, Jared Lee released his pop single “Back To That”, and somehow it didn’t seem to stand out in the current crowded music environment. Enter the brilliant idea to strip everything away and make an acoustic rendition of it, and suddenly “Back To That” has immense appeal. Jared’s premium voice has been showcased in a number of my blog posts already, but an acoustic track is supposed to be where a great voice stands out even more. And this version of “Back to That” not only succeeds in that department, but it shows what a lovely and affecting song it can be without all of the accoutrements. So I’ll give major props to releasing this acoustic version of “Back To That” – now someone just needs to promote the hell out of it! To help keep that point going, check out Jared’s acoustic version of his song with Midnight Kids, “Those Were The Days”, in the video below.

#BILLCSTop30 #582, March 2/20

Last week’s new music schedule was simply ferocious. There was so much new music to hear that I felt quite overwhelmed. I still haven’t digested it all, but in the spirit of sharing more of what I listen to on a regular basis outside of music that is sent to me for review, I’ve created a new Spotify playlist!

The BILLCS Viral Weekly is here 🙂 Some of the songs will change every week, particularly those by bigger name artists, and it will always include a mix of newer and independent artists with those who are more popular. Check it out below, and then on to the new chart!

Harry Styles obtains his second #1 on this chart with the totally charming “Adore You”. “Lights Up”, the lead single from Fine Line, reached the top last November and tumbles off the chart this week after the requisite maximum 10 appearances (20 weeks). Harry’s still back-to-back with Zayn as the latter’s outstanding vocal on R3HAB and Jungleboi’s “Flames” slides to #2.

Autograf and Jared Lee climb 5-3 with the classic house of “Ain’t Deep Enough” (above), while The Weeknd’s UK #1 “Blinding Lights” (below) rises 6-4. You can hear his latest song “After Hours” in the Viral Weekly playlist above.

“Better Day” (above) by Vancouver’s Young Bombs with the distinct voice of Aloe Blacc climbs 14-6. And Young Bombs have something in common this week with the artist at #7 – besides being Canadian – who is Famba with “Storm” (below), featuring Kyra Mastro. Young Bombs have in fact remixed Famba’s new single “I Feel Your Pain”, featuring David Aubrey, to spice up the ballad for the dance floor. You can also check it out below as well as on the new Viral Weekly playlist!

ZEROBADDAYS and Victor Perry land in the Top 10 at #8 with the sweet and soulful “Starlight” (below). It becomes NYC-based Victor’s 5th Top 10 as either a solo or featured artist. ZEROBADDAYS is usually the saxophone half of the German production duo Saxity, who themselves have been in the Top 10 twice, including once with Victor on 2018’s “You Found Me” – which also reached #8!

The third song to jump into the Top 10 is “Mirage (Don’t Stop)” by Jessie Ware at #10. It’s from her upcoming album What’s Your Pleasure, which will also feature a song released last week called “Spotlight”. And yep, you can hear it in the Viral Weekly playlist above!

The Fastest Riser on the chart is the previous chart’s highest debut, “Backfire” by Italy’s Deep Chills with L.A. singer Not Famous. It’s a tropical house-pop charmer to which anyone can relate, with an impressive vocal by Not Famous that will get stuck in your head. It soars 21-12.

Also not to be discounted is Arty’s “Daydreams”, featuring singer Cimo Fränkel in a Sultan + Shepard ‘echoes of life’ remix, which rises 18-13.

I must now skip to the five debuts on the chart which are all quite impressive in their own right.

Leading the pack is Whethan and grandson’s alternative dance concoction “All In My Head”, which arrives at #25. It’s from Whethan’s upcoming full album called Fantasy. Whethan previously charted in 2018 with Broods and “Be Like You”, which reached #8.

Also returning with plans to keep his Top 10 streak intact is UK singer/songwriter Sam Dickinson with the slick and soulful “Diamond Skin” at #26. Sam’s forthcoming album is called Off Script and is due in October.

Although I’ve seen him perform a few times over the years, this is the first appearance on this chart for British Columbia’s Shawn Hook. “I Don’t Wanna Dance” (#27) is a stunning new pop/dance track released by Ultra Records, and could prove to be not only a radio hit but another dance club hit for Shawn, following 2016’s #1 club smash “Sound Of Your Heart”.

Renown in electronic dance circles and a Grammy nominee, Porter Robinson lands on the chart at #28 with the thoughtful and emotional “Get Your Wish” from his upcoming album “Nurture”. And yes, that is Porter’s vocal, an adapted, effected, androgynous voice that he intends to keep for future releases. And when you’re such a well-respected wizard in the dance genre, you pretty much have a ticket to do what you want, so I’ll look forward to more vocal tracks by Porter!

The fifth debut is a no-brainer for dance clubs because it’s by Don Diablo! The song is “Congratulations” at #29 and features vocalist Brando, who is also at #24 on the chart with “Look Into My Eyes”. It’s the Don’s second entry on the chart following last year’s “Fever” (#15).

A reminder that the music from my chart and blog are featured regularly on the new online radio station Radio GTA. You can hear their Big 20 on Wednesday evenings with ‘The Musicman’ James Rogers and listen for songs from the chart too 🙂 Scroll down the station’s main page to listen to lots of variety from across the decades! I’m the new music consultant for the station so you can expect even more in 2020 🙂 You can start by joining our new interactive Facebook group too!!

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#BILLCSTop30 #581, February 17/20

While former One Direction members don’t have three songs again in the new chart, they are back-to-back in the pole positions.

Zayn’s featured vocal totally makes “Flames” by producers R3HAB and Jungleboi (above) , and it holds at #1 for a second appearance at the top. But right behind at #2 is “Adore You” by Harry Styles (below) from Fine Line, so the two songs will battle it out for #1 in two weeks. And Harry’s “Watermelon Sugar” rises a notch 8-7 too.

Awolnation’s catchy electronic rocker “The Best” (above) climbs 4-3, while Chicago production duo Autograf move up 10-5 with “Ain’t Deep Enough” (below). That matches featured vocalist Jared Lee’s previous peak appearance on the Midnight Kids’ “Those Were The Days” last year.

Not surprisingly, Famba’s “Storm” (above), featuring fellow Canadian Kyra Mastro, becomes his third Top 10 hit on this chart, advancing 11-9, while yet another Canadian, Ekali acquires his first one in collaboration with Illenium and vocalist Chloe Angelides on “Hard To Say Goodbye” (12-10, below) from the album A World Away.

More Canadians have the fastest riser on the chart. It belongs to Vancouver producers Young Bombs for their original featuring Aloe Blacc called “Better Day”. It zips up the chart 22-14 and is on its way to becoming their second Top 20 radio hit in Canada, following last year’s “Starry Eyes”. It’s also a Top 30 dance radio hit in the U.S.

The debuts from two weeks ago are already making inroads on the chart. Arty’s “Daydreams” featuring Cimo Fränkel (above) climbs 24-18 in its Sultan + Shepard “echoes of life” remix. The Russian producer has immediately followed it up with another thoughtful anthem, “You’re Not Alone” with vocalist Griff Clawson, below.

Louis Tomlinson’s touching “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart”, from his debut album Walls, is well on its way up the chart, rising 27-20.

“Better Off Without You” by Becky Hill and Shift K3Y has leapt into the Top 25 in their native UK, and it’s done the same thing on this chart, climbing 28-23.

The highest debut on the chart is the first appearance for Italian producer Gianmaria Sanna, otherwise known as Deep Chills, with a charming pop-flavoured slice of tropical-tinged electronica called “Backfire” featuring L.A. vocalist Not Famous. It arrives on the chart at #21. Check out the lyric video featuring both performers above.

Arriving at #24 and continuing his mighty comeback is British producer Gareth Emery with newcomer Nash for “Yesterday”. The song has a classic 80’s feel which reminds me particularly of Mike Oldfield’s songs with Maggie Reilly, such as “Family Man” or “Moonlight Shadow”. So thanks to L.A.’s Linney for capturing that vocal style, intentionally or not, which gives the song the gentle, reflective feels that it needs. Check out the video from Gareth’s recent “Laserface” show in Minneapolis, above.

Following up last year’s snappy and infectious “Don’t Think Twice” (#2) is “Fall-Out” by Netherlands-based Emirati producers Revelries, this time in collaboration with fellow producers Boyboyboy and UK-based German vocalist Will Church. It bows at #25.

The fourth debut is “Look Into My Eyes” by L.A. singer/songwriter Brando, who you know from his memorable vocal on Loud Luxury’s massive hit “Body”. He returns to the chart at #27 with this original which also reworks Charles & Eddie’s 1992 hit “Would I Lie To You” into the hook of the song.

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#BILLCSTop30 #580, February 3/20

When One Direction last recorded about 5 years back – and they never appeared on this chart – no one could have told me that three of the members would be on this chart years later at the same time! And for a second chart in a row, there are three Harry Styles songs in the Top 10. And there’s a long line up of songs waiting to get into both the Top 10 and the Top 30!

So the second 1D member to reach #1 on this chart after Harry is… Zayn! I didn’t care for his first solo album at all, but the second, the overlooked Icarus Falls, is really quite intriguing. I was happy for him to spread his wings and work with a dance dynamo like R3HAB in partnership with fellow producer Jungleboi. So it’s the stunning “Flames” that is on top, just in time for the arrival of its official video (above)! Although we can pretend that the mystery man in black is Zayn, alas he is not in the video.

And speaking again of Harry, and his supurb Fine Line album, “Adore You” advances 7-3 and seems like it might be the logical choice to succeed “Flames” at the top, fanciful video and all.

And right behind is L.A. alt.rockers Awolnation who climb 8-4 with their latest, with an incredibly infectious hook, “The Best”.

The Weeknd’s retrotastic “Blinding Lights” (above) becomes his 4th Top 10 hit on this chart, moving 11-9, while Autograf’s classy deep house track “Ain’t Deep Enough” (below), featuring singer Jared Lee, climbs 12-10. It’s Jared’s second recent appearance in the Top 10 after last year’s #5 with Midnight Kids, “Those Were The Days”.

“Storm” by Famba and Kyra Mastro climbs 14-11 and is the current #1 dance song in the USA. Check out his new EP Wishes Vol. 1, which features his other two big Canadian radio hits “Swear To God” and “Wish You Well”, plus three more new songs.

Ekali is only playing one Canadian date on his upcoming tour, but I’m sure more will follow as the producer has a flair for remembering to make up previously cancelled shows (like in Toronto). From his new album A World Away comes his collaboration with Illenium, “Hard To Say Goodbye”, featuring the voice of Chloe Angelides, which moves up 17-12.

“Starlight” is a quiet, sweetly soulful winner for producer ZEROBADDAYS and singer/songwriter Victor Perry, as it glides up the chart from 19-14.

The Fastest Riser is the previous chart’s highest debut, “Mirage (Don’t Stop)” by the immensely talented Jessie Ware, which advances 23-17. Don’t this silky slice of UK soul slip through the cracks! And if some of the melody sounds slight familiar, and perhaps may have been an unintended source of inspiration, you might catch yourself singing parts of Shannon’s “Let The Music Play”…

Also holding its own amid a busy chart featuring a lot of power players is Toronto area duo Homestead, from their debut EP Beacon, with the danceable rocker “Lifeline” climbing 28-23. Joël and Liam will be performing the entire EP and some new songs this coming Thursday in Toronto at the Northern Maverick Brewing Company, and I’ll be there to check it out!

The Highest Debut at #24 belongs to Russian producer Arty with vocalist Cimo Fränkel on the delightful “Daydreams”, soon to be a festival favourite in its Sultan + Shepard Echoes of Life remix, which sounds like a Coldplay song that’s taken a dive into melodic house. It follows Arty’s 2018 instrumental tribute to Avicii called “Tim” which got to #3. Official video of “Daydreams” is above, the Sultan + Shepard remix is below.

A third One Directioner arrives on the chart for the first time – it’s Louis Tomlinson with his captivating and incredibly sincere ballad “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart” at #27. He co-wrote it with the likes of James Newman, singer Wrabel, producer Stuart Crichton, and Cole Citrenbaum from the duo Opia, so lots of fine hands were in the mix. It’s also from Louis’ debut album Walls, after over 3 years of singles-only releases. And the 1D fans are incredibly happy about that. Watch the video for a rather unbelievable ending!

The third debut is “Better Off Without You” by chart returnees Becky Hill and Shift K3Y at #28. These Brits have both been in the Top 10 before. Becky was the voice on Matoma’s “False Alarm” which got to #6 in 2016, while producer Shift K3Y got to #7 in 2015 with one of his early releases, “I Know”. A bit of trivia for you: Shift K3Y’s real name is Louis Jankel, and he is the son of singer, songwriter and producer Chaz Jankel, who not only was a key member/songwriter with Ian Dury & The Blockheads (“Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick”) but also was prominent on the US dance charts in the early 80’s with the funky “Glad to Know You” and “Ai No Corrida” (later covered by Quincy Jones).

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