Beyond Radio is the place where music discovery and music nostalgia collide. It is your one-stop source for playlists, music charts, remembrances and recommendations. Our Podcast and music therapy playlists combine elements of nostalgia and discovery, while my blog entries reflect on our musical past through the lens of my personal charts from decades past. I weave a story that includes the connection between artists, chart facts and personal anecdotes that hopefully conjure a connection to the soundtrack of your own life. The current charts and playlists are updated monthly or bi-monthly (bi-weekly for the BR250) and are curated based on a passionate audience that produce their own personal charts weekly.
Rock dominates but there is an imminent shake up to the top 10. After 2 weeks at the top Canada’s Alert The Medic relinquish the #1 position to The UK’s Virginmarys. Both driving and melodic rockers. I thought The Night Game and Mika were sure #1’s but there is activity down the chart that may alter that trajectory. Brandi Carlile jumps 27 positions to #22 with “The Joke”, the newly discovered song from Twenty One Pilots surge 120-46 with “Not Today” and my boys Hanson move their Christmas song “Finally It’s Christmas” 112-50. All 3 will likely bound into the top 10 next week.
2 former #1’s “”The Wanting” by J. Roddy Walston and “At The End Of The Earth”by The Dear Hunter whom I saw live this week remain strong 5 months in, both still in the top 15.
I was late to the game on Charlie Puth’s slinky “Attention” which moves up to #11. It is one of the best Pop radio songs of the year, which for me has been abysmal overall. Another nice addition to the Pop top 25 is “Best Friend” by Sofi Tukker, moving up to #56.
The highest debut belongs to the gorgeous cover of Dan Fogelberg’s “Nether Lands” by the late Donna Summer. It is very faithful to the original but so great to hear after so many years.
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