Track #2 of 2024: Lenny Kravitz: It's Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe)

Lenny Kravitz released an incredible album this year (more on that later). The title track is deeply amazing in its groove and positivity. 

It is indeed another fine day in this universe with Lenny doing his thing...

Track #3 of 2024: Pet Shop Boys: Feel

The Pet Shop Boys proved in 2024 that they are the eternal and infinite synthpop band. "Feel" is a gorgeous track that was my summer vibe...

Track #4 of 2024: Still Corners: Today Is The Day

The slinky slow vibe of "Today Is The Day" by Still Corners clocks in at #4 of 2024. This songs is a cinematic adventure!

Track #5 Of 2024: Love Fiend: Hard Feelings

Stumbling out of a conversion van in 1980 is Los Angeles's own Love Fiend with an absolute corker of a track called "Hard Feelings." Making music like the old days! 

Track #6 of 2024: Pokey Lafarge: Made To Be Loved

Pokey Lafarge is an American treasure and the track "Made To Be Loved" is pure Americana, in an "enchantment under the sea dance" type of way. A magical track from a magnificent human...

Track #7 of 2024: Peggy Gou: I Believe In Love Again

The vibe that comes out of Peggy Gou's "I Believe In Love Again" essentially creates its own magnificent universe. It just pulsates with perfection. And soul...

Track #8 of 2024: Lake Street Dive: Good Together

Lake Street Dive makes me so so happy. They play music that used to come out of my AM radio when I was 12 years old. And yet it's brand new! This is the opening track of their latest release.

Track #9 of 2024: David and Romany Gilmour: Between Two Points

Easily the loveliest track of the year, "Between Two Points" a cover track from David Gilmour's latest effort, Luck and Strange, showcases the vocal stylings of Romany Gilmour. David's daughter is a true gem on this one. 

And of course the solo at the end...

TRACK #10 OF 2024: Kaiser Chiefs: How 2 Dance

Leeds' own Kaiser Chiefs have the number ten track of the year with "How 2 Dance." This number is mega infectious and does indeed inspire me to learn how to dance...at least better than I do now:)

Track #11 of 2024: Jack White: Old Scratch Blues

Musical treasure Jack White released yet another shovel to the head stunner of a record this year. The standout track was the opener. Rock on, laddies!

Track #12 of 2024: Aaron Frazer: Thinking Of You

Soul is seeing a big resurgence in the last few years and Aaron Frazer is right in the thick of it with this amazing song. Just a big fat kiss...

Track #13 of 2024: Matty: Fool 4 U

The pure pop beauty of Matty's Fool 4 U makes me want to fall in love all over again. We need to capture these kinds of moments in bottles forever...

Track #14 of 2024: La Luz: News Of The Universe.

Calling all psych-pop fans! "News of the Universe" by La Luz is just the track for you!! Streaming the cosmos, baby...

Track #15 of 2024: Royal Otis: Foam

Royal Otis has quite a funky number out called "Foam." The track comes from their debut record called Pratts and Pain which showcases why the Sydney outfit will be a pop force for years to come.

Track #16 of 2024: The Libertines: Merry Old England

The Libertines are back with a most excellent track called "Merry Old England," a deeply cultural track about my favorite country on the planet. So poignant!

Track #17 of 2024: San Cisco: High

 Love is in the air on the 17th best track of 2024. San Cisco continues to make pitch perfect pop!

Track #18 of 2024: Travis: Bus

I love Travis so much. The Glasgow lads have an incredible new record out called L.A.Times and the opening track is a stunner. 

Track #19 of 2024: MGMT: Mother Nature

Next up in the countdown is a gem of a track by Middleton, Connecticut's own MGMT. Such a bright and happy number!

Track #20 of 2024: Gum: Ill Times

Next up in the countdown is this snazzy number from Gum, a multi-instrumentalist from Australia who has deftly managed to put all the cool vibes into his music. "Ill Times" is a great example of this...

Track #21 of 2024: The Vaccines: Heartbreak Kid

Coming in at #21, "Heartbreak Kid" by The Vaccines is a most infectious number. It has all the powerful trajectory that one would expect from a great pop song.