2024: A Year of Music in Review!

Just doing my yearly little music recap! As I get older it does get harder to stay on top of new things. But I did do marginally okay this year.

Here's my entire playlist on Apple Music FYI.

Would be remiss to say "Brat" was clearly the biggest thing that happened this year in music:

I'm not a huge Billie Eilish fan (I think she's quite talented, and I like a few of her songs a lot), but I really thought this collab was the best thing she has done to date. I kind of hope she continues in this direction!

I am still waiting on the Uffie renaissance. At the *very* least, I think Uffie deserves a documentary at this point. If you were on MySpace circa 2008, you know.

Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter obviously had banner years. They are both pretty talented - I think I have a mental block with Sabrina though, since some of her music is so bland. But she's still catchy. You can't deny Chappell is incredibly talented, and I do applaud her for sticking up for herself in an industry that champions parasocial relationships and regularly disrespects performers (that being said I think sometimes PR coaching isn't a bad thing! Like girl don't be hating on Billboard.)

Brigitte Calls Me Baby is an indie band I need to explore more of, but I am very intrigued by them so far! They have a retro sound which reminds me of better times, plus I think they are kind of just refreshing in the current musical landscape. Unfortunately I missed them play Phoenix this year :(

I just started listening to Doechii as in the last week and WOW! I instantly got the hype around this up-and-coming performer. She is extremeeeeeeeeeeeely talented. I watched an interview with her somewhere and she was stating that she is hungry to be the best and you can tell because damn. She has the makings of a once-in-a-generation artist.

Another performer I found out about this year that I'm kind of obsessed with is Rose Gray. Her album comes out (finally!) in January 2025 and I could not be more excited. She is incredible - and more proof that dance pop is here to stay. I first heard "Free" earlier this year, which was instantly catchy and accessible. But "Angel of Satisfaction" was just... wow. A masterpiece. Watch the video here.

Finally, the last song I wanted to highlight off the bazillion songs I have featured in my playlist is the EDM "Greatest Day" remix by Robin Schulz (with Take That and Calum Scott). This song was not released in 2024, but it plays a pivotal role in my favorite movie of the year, "Anora." When you hear it during the film, it's one of the best sensations I remember having while watching a film. It really feels like that crazy no-holds-barred falling in love moment, which is pretty consequential in "Anora." I hope that movie sweeps the awards shows this year. And honestly, I tend to avoid EDM (because it gives me anxiety), but this sticks out so much in my mind I have to give it a shoutout.

Let's hope 2025 is a good year! We could use a good year! And less Jojo Siwa (although she seemed to dip out as the year went on.)

Happy holidays - I will be back with a movie-specific post with a ~ special guest. ~