Top 40 of 2019 (So Far)

As we reach the half way stage of 2019 it's time for me to unveil my favourite forty songs of the year so far in order of preference.

It would be great to hear your thoughts on my list. Let me know in your comments which songs I've missed and which should be higher!

40-31

YouTube playlist: 40-31

40 Noble Jacks - Rely On Love (Feb)

39 Christian Loffler feat. Mohna - Like Water (Feb)
38 Mark Shepherd - The Grand Scheme Of Things (Feb)
37 Meghan Trainor - Badass Woman (May)
36 Nina Nesbitt - Love Letter (Apr)
35 The Young Punx - Wonderland (June)
34 Halsey - Nightmare (May)
33 Frankie Swain - Hook Line and Sinker (May)
32 Marina - Handmade Heaven (Feb)
31 Calvin Harris and Rag 'n' Bone Man - Giant (Jan)

30-21

YouTube playlist: 30-21

30 Larkins - TV Dream (Feb)

29 Tamara Stewart - Haunted House (Feb)

28 George Ezra - Pretty Shining People (Mar)

27 The Veronicas - Think of Me (May)

26 Sigrid - Don't Feel Like Crying (Mar)

25 Rayelle - Get Dat (Mar)

24 Lizzo - Juice (Jan)

23 Callum Beattie - Connection (Apr)

22 Lucy Spraggan - Lucky Stars (Mar)

21 Bob Sinclar feat. Robbie Williams - Electrico Romantico (Jan)

20-11

YouTube playlist: 20-11

20 Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved (Feb)

19 The Impersonators - Sad Café (Mar)

18 Spray - I Wonder Where the Wonder Goes (Original Mix) (May)

17 Sharon Van Etten - Seventeen (Jan)

16 Léon - You And I (Feb)

15 Rob Thomas - Timeless (Apr)

14 Dua Lipa - Swan Song (Jan)

13 Emma Stevens feat. Kevin Jeremiah - Because It's You (May)

12 Kaiser Chiefs - Record Collection (May)

11 slowthai & Mura Masa - Doorman (Jan)

Top Ten

10 Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie - ME! (Apr)

It may be much poppier and cheesier than much of her recent popular material, but if you can stomach the precocious promotional video you'll discover a rather catchy pop hit which benefits from the call and response vocals of the pairing.

09 Bear McCreary feat. Serj Tankian - Godzilla (Apr)

A more upbeat cover of the 1977 Blue Öyster Cult song, this is from the end credits of the recent Godzilla sequel and proved to be the best thing of the lacklustre movie. A strong tongue-in-cheek catchy number.

08 Busted - Shipwrecked in Atlantis (Mar)

Busted back to their best with their first album sound. It may come across as a cross between 'Crash and Burn' and their Thunderbirds song but it's fun and irreverent in equal measure.

07 Walter Martin - Do-Dilly-Do (A Friend Like You) (Apr)

From the delightful film 'Missing Link' this is a quirky and gentle little number with a sweet heart.

06 Keith Urban feat. Kassi Ashton - Drop Top (June)

Its lyrics aren't particularly highbrow but the tempo shifts and the country-pop vibe make this a great memorable number.

05 Keane - The Way I Feel (June)
Taken from their new upcoming album this bouncy ode to dealing with mental health is a strong juxtaposition between upbeat pop music and darker lyrics.

04 White Lies - Tokyo (Jan)

A very welcome return for 'White Lies', 'Tokyo' is a song that will quickly stick in your head thanks to its catchy, chantable chorus, which I imagine will be a live favourite.

03 Robbie Williams - I Just Want People To Like Me (Jan)

With some baiting lyrics aimed at his fans as much as his detractors, this lead single from his b-side collection is better than some of his bigger hits, and has a huge, singable chorus.

02 Ward Thomas - No Filter (Jan)

The duo that continue to release some brilliant singles as well as albums, this social media-referencing lead single employs one of the best bridges from verse to chorus in many years.

01 Georgia - About Work The Dancefloor (Mar)

Proving that YouTube adverts sometimes work when they're not trying to flog you a Netflix subscription or Grammarly, I discovered Georgia and this song through an advertised live set. The electronic style, strong production and quirky nature all work together to make this the best song of the year so far, and the video is excellent as well. It's been a long time since I've heard something as genuinely interesting as this.

And before I leave you to the comments, here are four songs I discovered in 2019 that would have appeared somewhere in the list had they been released this year!

• Alice Merton - Lash Out
• Andy Burrows & Matt Haig - Barcelona
• Chasing Deer - Placebo
• Kelsea Ballerini - Miss Me More

New Music Review 2018 #3

Ten more songs that you have to hear!

Baxter Dury - Prince Of Tears

It's an unusual mix of styles with light-hearted pop verses mixed with Madness like rhythms and William Shatner-like vocal sections. That might sound quite eccentric but like the best off-the-wall recipes works in a cool, string-led way. (7/10)

Django Django - In Your Beat

Quite an unusually produced track, as you'd expect from this act, this Pet Shop Boys-esque pop-dance number with distorted vocals and a large instrumental opening, is quirky and fun in equal measure. (7/10)

Elles Bailey - The People We Used To Be (Acoustic)

We've loved the singles so far from Bailey from her debut album and this acoustic track taken from the deluxe version of her album is simple and stripped back but this makes for the perfect showcase for her delightful voice and the twangs of the country guitar. Deliciously chilled out. (7.5/10)

First Aid Kit - Fireworks

'Fireworks' is another throwback sounding sixties-feeling song from the beautifully sounding 'First Aid Kit'. It's perhaps a little too Mariah-Carey in parts but it's gentle warmth will win you over. (7/10)

Graham J. - Déjà Vu

Picking up from his festive themed release last month the king of the falsetto returns with this gentle, operatic number. The verses are perhaps a little free form for my tastes but the building chorus and the heartful delivery work very well. (6.5/10)

Nick Byrne - Birch Tree

'Birch Tree' is a delightfully gentle and evocative folk-tinged song with Byrne's smooth and ear-pleasing vocals complimented well by the subtle and swaying strings. Beautiful. (7/10)

Patrick Bergin - Crazy in Love

The Irish actor releases this chilled out, soulful jazz number that takes the familiar sounds and expectations but brings them together in a cool, relaxed vibe that will envelop you and bring a chilled out smile to your face, its whistle section, percussion layer and catchy chorus all working in its favour. (7.5/10)

Paulaa - Know You

With hints of electronica in elements of the song, this is a well produced and intriguing number. It might lack a standout chorus but it's a pleasing fusion of styles with a relaxed chilled-out vibe and hints of 90s rnb. (6.5/10)

Robbie Williams - Ms Pepper

A great song cut from Robbie's latest b-sides collection which will make you wonder why it didn't appear on a proper album. A soaring ballad with a catchy central chorus (later re-used in an official song) this is a touching, building pop-ballad with plenty of heart and one of the highlights of the LP. (7.5/10)

TC&I - Scatter Me

With hints of Placebo and Divine Comedy in its style this is a really quirky but catchy little pop number. Its driving rhythm and fun style lift it up. Fun! (7.5/10)

Album Reviews #9

Ten more albums and EPs you need to listen to!

Callaghan - Skin on Skin (EP)

With a perky whistle opening up the first track 'Better Together', Callaghan's latest EP is a touching joy, from the brass-funky and optimism of the opener to the subdued, piano-focussed breathy closer 'All Through the Night' with its touching, gentle vibe, preceded as it is by a delightfully cinematic orchestral prelude.

The titular second track is a gentle, smooth little number with some heartfelt lyrics and a building, swaying vibe with a sensual central chorus. The EP is centred by 'Broken', another touching and beautifully sung track. A delightfully sombre but emotionally-hefty song with a huge orchestral build, this proves to be my favourite of the five tracks, though as an EP it's strong all the way through. (7.5/10)

Charlie Hole - Dirty Like Secret (EP)

This five-track EP begins with the title track, a smooth, slow and multi-layered calming number with elements of falsetto and moments like a lighter voiced Chris Rea combining with a range of percussion styles to form a strong soulful indie tune with a repetitive yet catchy central chorus. Strings are in full force for the ballad 'Make It Better' with a stripped back production style giving the emotively-charged lyrics room to be breathe and settle in, and the call-and-response vocals woven in near the end really add a great new element. Track three, 'The Chapel of Unrest', with its fun production and smooth chorus proves to be my favourite song on the release, with the vocal highs and lows, plus strings, woven in delightfully.

'Unlit Flame' keeps the smooth ballad theme going with moments of soaring vocals giving the song heart and the lighters-out multi-layered chant ending really gives it some great power. It's a similar downbeat tone for closer 'Flame', its simple and soaring sound tying up a delightfully smooth and touching EP. (7/10)

Charlie Hole - Someone Else's Dream (EP)

A four-track EP including an acoustic version of title track, which appears here as track number one, a smooth and gentle yet at times more powerful number, which passes the baton to the gentler 'Boundaries', which plays out as another well written and sung ballad. 'The City' keeps the pace and tempo in similar territories before the previously mentioned acoustic version of the title track closes the show. A nice, well produced and performed EP. (6/10)

Gecko - Volcano (Album)

Coming in at eleven tracks and two interludes 'Volcano' is a collection of tongue-in-cheek, pun-hefty run pop-indie-rap tracks created by the witty lyricist Gecko who I recently saw live and thoroughly loved. Though his energetic and entertaining live act doesn't quite translate as well to the recorded medium this album is still a delight in note-perfect humorous takes on modern life and, at times, is surprisingly poignant such as on the excellent titular closing track that covers families, hibernation and bears. This eccentricity flows throughout the entire album, particularly on highlights such as 'The Library' with its quirky and catchy chorus and 'iPhone, Therefore I Am' which is one of the best observational songs I've heard in a long time.

Elsewhere 'Any Other Room' spins off from an interlude about an unloved painting to become something more personal; opener 'Got Science' sees the strong album production mixed in with vocal samples; and 'End of the World' is surprisingly dark.

Any album that relies on humour will struggle sometimes to keep the joke going but after three listens still really love the album, the mix of personality, wordplay, puns and genuinely perky rhythms make for a joyous ride. Great. (7.5/10)

Hunger - Amused EP

We've previously reviewed opener 'Amused' and track three 'Bubbles' from this EP and loved them, and they're just as strong here as part of an ensemble. Energetic opener 'Amused' is an anthemic and well produced, bombastic indie single with a very catchy central chorus. New number 'Gravity' is a slower and darker number but with a strong harmonic vibe that keeps it going, and showcases the tight mixture of vocals and interesting multi-instrumentation, its stabs giving it a certain sense of urgency. 'Bubbles' is still the less noteworthy of the three but its building vibe and soaring vocals, with a heartfelt centre, certainly don't make it a failure and the energy gets injected just before the two-minute mark.

The EP is rounded off with some tweaks on 'Amused' and 'Gravity', with acoustic versions of both, though they feel like they've been turned acoustic in the studio rather than built from the ground up, which lessens their impact a little bit, but they offer something different.

Overall the 'Amused' EP is a great showcase of Hunger's considerable talent and I look forward to hearing more from them. (7.5/10)

Kerri Watt - Old School Sessions (EP)

At six-tracks strong and recorded live, this EP is the perfect showcase for the incredible talent that is Kerri Watt, no better showcased on the heart-wrenching stripped-back ballad of 'Long Way Home', beautifully delivered as it is lyrically, with a sad emotional core at the centre that hits you. Elsewhere there are two covers, from the emotive opener 'Jealous Guy' to the perkier take on 'Rich Girl'. There's a nod to Watt's heritage in a sparky take on the classic 'Loch Lomond' and 'Pirate Man' has a soulful swagger to its retro sound. Closer 'Little Sally' also boasts plenty of soul and a catchy mid-tempo pace, closing a delightful 22-minutes of well written and performed live numbers. (8/10)

Kerri Watt - You (EP)

A four-track studio EP it begins with the titular track, a spunky upbeat ballad with a large radio-friendly chorus and a very catchy feel. 'Got My Heart' is another perky indie track, whilst 'Paris' is the second best song on the EP, its determined beat, catchy pace and building feeling giving it a real upbeat vibe. The EP ends with the country-tinged 'Maybe' which continues the jaunty vibe of most of the tracks and boasts some neat synth work. A great showcase. (7.5/10)

Robbie Williams - Under the Radar Vol. 2 (LP)

Robbie Williams releases his second collection of unreleased b-sides and, though it feels a little less interesting than volume 1 which felt like an album, it still has enough highlights to justify a purchase. Opener 'Satellites' has a catchy rhythm and some fun lyrics like 'until she gets old...er' but is perhaps a little bit forgettable, whilst his popped-up cover of Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' has a fun heart to it, the up-tempo pace and electronic elements really making an impact on the oft-covered track. 'Ms Pepper' is one of my favourites on the collection, though it gave part of its rhythm to the earlier song 'Shit on the Radio' which stands out a little bit, but there's plenty of heart to it and a cool rhythm.

'Bambi', which sounds like a cross between Nina Simone's 'Take Me to the Water' and Jagger and Co's 'Sympathy For the Devil', has enough cheek and pop vibes to pull off the similarities, whilst lead single, the touching 'Eyes on the Highway', heads towards the upper echelones of a Robbie ballad in the spirit of 'Go Gentle' and its ilk, with a singable choral hook. Wrapping up the first half, 'Speaking Tongues' is one of the highlights of the record, a quirky and catchy pop number with some fun fantastical lyrics and a cheeky vibe built around a strong production vibe. 

Into the second half and we get second single 'Go Mental', featuring the jazzy vocals and music of Atlantic Horns which adds a real distinctive vibe to the sound, and a rap verse from 'Big Narstie' which adds little to the recipe though does give it a bit of changed-up energy. 'Run It Wild' is a smooth enough distraction but in the wake of the last track's energy feels a little middle of the road and sounds too similar to some other 'Take The Crown' songs, and 'Numb' fits into the similar basket of good, but not that memorable.

Entering the final quarter and though 'Andy Warhol' takes a bit to get going proves to be a fun, poppy number that captures the cheeky spirit of Williams again with a fun chorus and elements on the way to it. 'My Fuck You To You' is blander than the title would suggest, ending up as a middle of the road ballad with only the title giving it some attitude, and 'Weakness' wraps up the album in a similar vibe.

A treat for fans of Robbie with many highlights, but a less essential purchase than the first volume. (6.5/10)

Villa Rivercat - Days and Weeks and Hours

Having reviewed and enjoyed several of these singles on previous blogs it's a pleasure to listen to the full LP, though at seven tracks it does feel a little like a bridge between an EP and an album, though the 35-minute running time does lean more towards the latter.

Opener 'Sunshine' is a delightfully gentle and warming harmonised song with a smooth and calming vibe, beautifully produced and layered. 'Morning Comes' was reviewed only this week on our singles blog and fits in nicely, whilst 'Baby Low' has hints of a laid-back Chvrches number, before building into a calm, gentle yet soaring deliriously sung song that really lifts the spirits thanks to the lead's beautiful vocals.

'Song For F' feels a little more understated and ethereal, and proves to be not one of my favourites on the album as its low-key style doesn't progress as much as it could, though the keyboard riffs and sampled vocals that get woven into the mix offer something refreshing into the established style and there's plenty of heart behind it, possibly aimed at whoever 'F' is. 'More' as a more jaunty vibe to it with some haunting background vocals and has a bit more of a cool vibe to it, and its singable ending really works. 'Seagull Stars' with its sweeping instrumental section is great and moves gentle towards to the conclusion with the more introspective 'To See and Discover' which ties up a really strong and delightful little album with a smooth and gentle number. Beautifully produced and sung. (7.5/10)

We Are Parasols - Inertia (LP)

Coming in at thirteen tracks plus a piano version of one of the songs, 'Inertia' is quite a progressive and flowing album where each mostly-instrumental track bleeds into the next, so much so you're never sure where one tune begins and the next ends, unless there's a sudden jolt from the appearance of some angry lyrics like you get at one point. At times vocals, some more distinct than others, play in like instruments, forming a concept album which moves seamlessly around, generating a soundscape that weaves in and around you, forming a gentle background soundtrack rather than something that will grab your attention. Interesting and experimental. (5/10)

New Music Review #109

Ten more songs that you have to hear!

Anne-Marie - Heavy

Another strong showing from Anne-Marie on this lyrically-heavy thought-provoking single that eschews a bombastic music score to concentrate on the feelings behind the words. (7.5/10)

Fickle Friends - Hard To Be Myself

'Hard To Be Myself' is a catchy, radio-friendly pop track with the occasional bit more of a bite. With elements of electronic and disco this is a fun mix. (6/10)

Kelly Clarkson - Meaning of Life

Though the chorus is less poppy you'd expect from Clarkson there's plenty of power in her vocals and she's on strong form, and it's certainly a grower thanks to its big soulful and gospel style. (6.5/10)

King No-One - Constellations

With hints of Franz Ferdinand in its guitar riff this is a fun little indie song with a poppier chorus, chants and other production effects to keep you listening. (6.5/10)

The Magic Gang - Alright

With more than a little hint of Weezer in their sound this is a gentle, soft indie number with a chorus with enough rocky guitars to hold your interest. (6/10)

Men in the Sky - Motel

With hints of indie and electronic, with hints of Mama's Gun, this is a perky cross-genre song though it's a shame the vocals feel a little too low in the mix to pop. (6/10)

NF - Let You Down

Though falling into the typical rap-verse sung-chorus template this is a stripped back touchingly written song in the vein of Professor Green. Neat. (6.5/10)

PNAU - Go Bang

It might be a pretty straight forward and generic club tune but it's sunny enough to be worth a spin. (6/10)

Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still

'Feel it Still' is a funky falsetto number with a swinging swagger that will get your hips swaying! (6.5/10)

Robbie Williams - Run It Wild

Another cut from Robbie's latest b-side album this isn't quite as distinctive or memorable as the previous cuts, but for fans of his work it fills a gap. (6/10)

New Music Review #97

Ten more songs you need to hear!

Binky - Fireflies

'Fireflies' is a jaunty, country-tinged radio-friendly pop song with a great optimistic vibe and fun chorus. Well produced and Binky has a very loveable voice. (7/10)

Frequency Cowboy - Win Some Lose Some

With hints of Hot Chip in its chunky electronic style, this is quite a subtle and subdued number but it rolls along nicely thanks to its strong synth work and calming harmonies. (6.5/10)

The Ghibertins - Where Are We Now?

The Ghibertins take an even darker and somber turn for their latest single and though it might not have the buzz of their last couple of singles the production and atmosphere are definitely on point and it makes a strong set of statements. (6.5/10)

Julia Biel - Wasting Breath

Like a Joss Stone sung by Macy Gray crossed with Amy Winehouse this is a slow swagger of a soulful song with a touching mix of strings and Biel's on-point voice. (6/10)

Kaixen feat. MRKI - In Private

With a strong club feel this is a catchy bouncy number even if the lyrics of the verses are pretty low-brow. Fun. (6.5/10)

Kerri Watt - The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond

One of the best singers around at the moment brings us this lovely version of the Scottish classic, giving it a pleasant folky feel. Neat. (7/10)

Ooberfuse - Never Give Up

A much slower affair than their last single this breathy and atmospheric, dramatic number, flows well with hints of Kate Bush in its ethereal sound. (6.5/10)

Rachelle Rhienne - When The Sun Goes Down

With Shakira-like vibes in her vocals this is a bouncy, summer anthem for a colder Autumn, with a catchy radio-friendly chorus and a brilliantly swaying rhythm. Cool. (7.5/10)

Robbie Williams feat. Big Narstie and Atlantic Horns - Go Mental

Taking a nod from Sam and the Womp with its horn base, this is a funky swing track and I never thought I'd hear a song where Robbie and Big Narstie would collaborate. Lyrically it's not exactly complex but its vibe and enthusiasm is palpable and there's plenty of variety from the mix of vocals. (6.5/10)

Secrettape - Forget It

'Forget It' is a rather memorable, ironically, track, with a fast-paced indie feel with its backing vocals and catchy pop chorus really lifting it up. A truly fun song that hits big. (7.5/10)

New Music Review #81

Another ten big songs you need to press play on!

A Blue Flame - Don't Wait

With a slight Divine Comedy sound this is a delightfully smooth mid-tempo number with some really uplifting lyrics and a optimistic vibe. Delightful. (7.5/10)

Fiona Kennedy - Down the Line / Always On Your Mind

A contrasting double-header from Kennedy, encompassing the fast-paced pop-country of 'Down the Line' which mixes the Eagles and the Travelling Wilburys together into a perky, foot-stomping hit. Track two is a beautiful cover of the classic song, the split vocals and slower pace like the Willie Nelson original heart-renching. A brilliant pair of tracks. (7.5/10)

Gary Numan - My Name Is Ruin

There's quite an Egyptian-feel to the sound of this comeback track, that accompanies Numan's familiar vocals. A little more layered than his electronic past, this is a pleasing return for the 80s pioneer with plenty of atmosphere and a solid chorus, though it lacks one of his famous killer hooks. (6.5/10)

Hare Squead - Flowers

The Macy Gray-sounding chorus makes this record stronger, but its jazz and soul influences throughout the record make for a smooth swagger of a track; it's just a shame the final verse goes unnecessarily sweary and undoes some of the good work. (6.5/10)

Jack Found - Sundown

With hints of Mark Owen in his vocal style, this record is actually as perky as that energetic man band member. Throwing in a catchy chorus, brass section and sudden stops, it works well as a jaunty piece of pop. Very sunny! (7/10)

Rad Cat - Untitled (EP)

Having previously reviewed and enjoyed the opening track of the EP 'without U', the EP continues in a similar vibe, with its funky, mostly-instrumental, electronics continuing throughout songs such as 'i love u' and 'bae', the seventies, Daft Punk vibes enjoyable if not a tad samey played back to back. Fourth and final track 'hater' then is a refreshing change, but its urban-style tangent takes you by surprise with its grime-rnb influences. A fun EP with a quirky conclusion. (6.5/10)

Reggie N Bollie - Bumaye

It has to be said they've not broken huge ground with their sound on this single and auto-tune is doing a fair bit of work on the high notes but it's a summer-focused catchy little club song that puts a smile on your face. (6/10)

Robbie Williams - Eyes on the Highway

Taken from Robbie's second volume of unreleased tracks this feels a little like a standard Robbie ballad, but it's a strong enough lighters-out numbers and has a very singable chorus and smooth outlook. Nice. (7/10)

Sex Of Insects - I Can Hear The Light (Original Mix)

A more straight forward title from an intriguingly titled band, this is a gentle, evolving, pleasant little number that grows as you listen to it, its soundscapes building subtle images in your mind. (6.5/10)

Stevie King - Blue Car

With a relentless drum beat and smooth piano track, King's silky vocals work well with the driving rhythm. The chorus is certainly a grower and it's definitely a foot stomper. (7/10)

Top 50 of 2017 So Far

To celebrate the passing of the first six months of the year here are is our pick of the best century of songs released this year so far. Agree or disagree? Leave your comments at the bottom!

50. Niall Horan - Slow Hands
Released: May

49. K I D - Taker
Released: March

48. Alex Hulme - Family Tree
Released: April

47. The Chainsmokers & Coldplay - Something Just Like This
Released: February

46. Gavin James - I Don't Know Why
Released: February

45. Maximo Park - Get High (No, I Don't)
Released: March

44. Dani Sylvia - Perfection Generation
Released: June

43. JP Cooper - Passport Home
Released: May

42. Mike + The Mechanics - Don't Know What Came Over Me
Released: February

41. Hunter Hayes - Yesterday's Song
Released: March

40. MAN WITH A MISSION - Dead End in Tokyo
Released: January

39. Emma Stevens - Sing Out (Hey La Hey Lo)
Released: June

38. Chlöe Howl - Magnetic
Released: June

37. DJ Premier X Miguel - 2 Lovin U
Released: March

36. Harry Styles - Sign of the Times
Released: May

35. Dua Lipa feat. Miguel - Lost In Your Light
Released: May

34. Be The Bear - Erupt
Released: June

33. Machine Gun Kelly & Camila Cabello - Bad Things
Released: May

32. Hurts - Beautiful Ones
Released: April

31. Hanson - I Was Born
Released: May

30. Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl
Released: May

29. Anne-Marie - Ciao Adios
Released: March

28. Julia Michaels - Issues
Released: March

27. RYDER - Nirvana
Released: March

26. Kirsty Churchill - I Was Not Looking
Released: March

25. Erasure - Love You to the Sky
Released: March

24. Lover - Fallen Famous
Released: April

23. Amy Macdonald - Dream On
Released: January

22. Emeli Sandé - Highs & Lows
Released: January

21. Samuel Sim and Tracy Kashi - Hourglass
Released: January

20. Holly Brewer - Wish I Loved You More
Released: January

19. Deep Purple - Johnny's Band
Released: June

18. DNCE feat. Nicki Minaj - Kissing Strangers 
Released: May

17. Fjokra - Sick Kids
Released: April

16. Calum Foad - You & I
Released: February

15. Brenda Veila - Trouble
Released: March

14. Hafdis Huld - Take Me Dancing
Released: June

13. Lady Gaga - The Cure
Released: April

12. Zedd and Alessia Cara - Stay
Released: April

11. Blondie - Long Time 
Released: April

10. Robbie Williams - Mixed Signals
Released: February

9. Picturehouse - Sunburst

Released: June

8. LP - Lost On You
Released: May

7. Rag 'n' Bone Man - Skin
Released: March

6. Steps - Scared of the Dark
Released: April

5. Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood - The Fighter
Released: February

4. Dan Auberbach - Shine On Me
Released: March

3. The Killers - The Man
Released: June

2. Train - Drink Up
Released: May

1. Paramore - Hard Times
Released: April

So what do you think of our list? Let us know in the comments below!

In January we'll be presenting the full 100 songs of the year? Will the above still be in it or what about some of these impending videos out in July so missing out on this list?

The Rocking Horse Club - Straight White Man

Kerri Watt - Old School Love
The Allergies - Entitled To That

Indalo Man - Te Quiero Mucho

Shaun Kelly and the Returned Gifts - Cadillac

(And if you're really into your stats here are some of the songs that narrowly missed out of being in our top fifty, all well worth listening to!)

Alison Krauss - Losing You (January)

Andrew Applepie & Bjurman - Drowning World (June)

Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson – Symphony (March)

Earl - Tongue Tied (February)

Fancy Cars feat. Foy - Heart of Stone (January)

Hannah Grace - Praise You (April)

Hannah's Yard - Doin It For Myself (May)

Hebe - Take Him Down (June)

Imagine Dragons - Thunder (May)

Imelda May - Should've Been You (April)

Jack Savoretti - We Are Bound (May)

James Blunt - Love Me Better (February)

Jamiroquai - Cloud 9 (February)

Jazz Mino - Footprints (February)

Jennifer Hudson - Remember Me (April)

Kasabian - Bless This Acid House (June)

Lady Antebellum - You Look Good (January)

Little Mix - Touch (January)

Marc Almond - A Kind Of Love (February)

Mark Villarosa - Hangover (February)

Mauro Dirago - Slave For You (May)

MissinCat - Made of Stone (February)

Nina Schofield - Beat Another Rhythm (May)

Olivia Garcia - Freedom Hearts (January)

Rodina - What If (January)

Sharon Shannon - The Machine (May)

Sigrid - Don't Kill My Vibe (March)

Someday - Clean Couch (April)

Sparks - What The Hell Is It This Time? (May)

Take That - Giants (March)

Tallia Storm - Still In Love (March)

Tape Machines feat. Sam Seg - s.t.u.p.i.d (June)

The Ghibertins - Breath For Me (May)

The Kooks - Be Who You Are

The Pocket Gods - The Perfect Blue (April)

The Shires - Drive (April)

The Slvr Tongues - Ain't Just the Whiskey (April)

The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk - I Feel It Coming (March)

Tuxedo - 2nd Time Around (March)

Young Astronaut - Chasing El Dorado (February)