New Music Weeky’s Inside Top40 Radio focuses weekly on the hottest artist at Top40 radio. Chart activity, new releases and where to find them at U.S. radio.
Benson Boone’s “Mr Electric Blue” (Night Street/Warner) continues his ascent with heartfelt vocals and pop-rock drive, cementing his reputation as one of the most promising new voices in contemporary pop. The track’s soaring chorus and emotional resonance have made it a staple across radio playlists, appealing to both younger audiences and adult listeners who crave […]
Top40 has a lot to brag about thanks to a few solid entries that include Doja Cat “Jealous Type” (RCA), Smith “Halloween Song” (Hitmaker/10k Projects) and Zara Larsson “Crush” (Epic). They are all buzzing hard at radio right now. Doja Cat continues to deliver infectious hooks, and “Jealous Type” is burning up requests according to […]
Ariana Grande continues to be as hot as ever and just when you thought she might be slowing down a bit we have to think again. Her new “twilight zone” (Republic) is as strong as any entry she has had in quite some time. Better give this some major attention in the coming weeks. The […]
The magical pairing of Lisa with Doja Cat and Raye has turned into a real solid winner at the Top40 format. “Born Again” (Lloud Co/RCA) is the jam that I’m referring to and many music and programmers from across the USA are singing the praises of this track “big time”. Lady Gaga is back with […]
Lady Gaga appears to be as strong as ever much to the surprise of a good many music industry insiders. Not only does she have a Hit with Bruno Mars, her new solo effort in “Disease” (Interscope) is off like a rocket. Should be of no surprise to those that actually program music from coast […]
Coldplay is back at radio after a bit of a break and that is always a welcome sight for the Top40 format. “feelslikeimfallinginlove” (Parlophone/Atlantic) is their new one and it is being met with massive enthusiasm. It’s actually one of their better tracks that should serve them well during this Summer of 2024. Billie Eilish […]
Dua Lipa is about as hot as any female (or male) artist around these days. It’s really been hit after hit and she displays it all once again with the release of “Illusion” (Warner). Such a powerhouse track that you can’t put down. Radio is all over this one big time and from the words […]
Beyonce told us that she wanted to go Pop & Country and has she ever. Her new “Texas Hold ‘Em” (Parkwood/Columbia) has turned out to be the treat of the year so far. Not only is it a breakout at pop radio, Country has also jumped on this one with open arms. We will see […]
Ice Spice & Rema have come together for a solid hit as we get set well into our final quarter. Many music and programmers are singing the praises of their solid and powerful “Pretty Girl” (10K Projects/Capitol). It screams hit from start to finish and its no wonder so many stations have come on board […]
Doja Cat is putting her very best foot forward as we wind down to the fourth quarter. Many of our programmers are singing the praises of her new “Paint The Town Red” (Kemosabe/RCA) and for good reason, it’s just that good. You may want to pay special attention to this standout track. The very big […]
