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.
The American Authors have taken the format by storm and are off to an amazing story at Top40 and other formats. “Best Day Of My Life” (Island) is nothing short of brilliant. It’s already being covered by artists from X Factor to The Voice, a sign that a big hit has evolved and at rapid speed. Lorde is back with […]
Pitbull has teamed up with Kesha for a single that many at Top40 are embracing. “Timber” (Mr 305/Polo Grounds/RCA) is the track that brings the two together for what could be a chart topper. Jay Z is back at the format with a new single designed to get the phones ringing. “Tom Ford” (Roc A Fella/IDJMG) is the jam that […]
Katy Perry continues her winning ways at radio with another #1 single. “Roar” (Capitol) looks to be one of her biggest hits to date and being that it’s the first single from her new album, that sets things up for many future hits to come. Justin Timberlake keeps hit after hit flowing and going. “TKO” (RCA/RLG) is just another one […]
Lady Gaga is back at the Top40 format and make no mistake about that. She comes complete with a wild video and all the trimmings as her new “Applause” (Streamline/Interscope) takes off in a very big way. Nikki Williams is getting plenty of action for her current single release. The single “Glowing” (Island) has got […]
Justin Timberlake has been the one to beat at the format as the first few singles from his new album have all been extremely successful. His new “Take Back The Night” (RCA/RLG) is no exception as this single could be bigger than all of the previous ones. We’ll see how this all play out for him in the weeks to come. […]
There is no artist hotter at radio than Bruno Mars. He’s now taking the single “Treasure” (Atlantic/WEA) out for a drive and it’s already breaking fast. Watch for some big weeks ahead on this one. Sean Kingston has a single out with some major potential. “Beat It” (Epic/Sony) is getting major approval from our panel of music and program directors, a […]
Jason Derulo has been out there as a secret threat at Top40 and reveals just how strong he can be at the format. “The Other Side” (Beluga Heights/WB) brings much more attention to this major talent that is set for a very strong year. If you want to also look at a strong and powerful player you don’t […]
Demi Lovato has become quite the “go to girl” at Top40 radio. She keeps the radio believers alive and well with “Heart Attack” (Hollywood). It’s another gem from Hollywood Records brightest star. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have a solid #1 single on their hands. “Thrift Shop” took a while to materialize, but the patience has […]
One of my favorite bands as of late has been the Neon Trees. This is a great “live” band that is building a huge following and their latest single “Lessons In Love” (Island/UMG) should help to add to their already impressive numbers. One Direction is taking the label “boy band” to another level. Their latest single entitled “Kiss You” (Syco/Columbia) […]
Kesha gets things started at Top40 radio for 2013 in fine fashion. “C’mon” (RCA Nashville) is her latest and she is proving to be the “real deal” after all. One of the most talented groups around these days continues to be Owl City. They are back at it and in a very big way with the gem “Shooting Star” (Universal/UMG). […]
