Gigantic Tickets continues its midyear review, now presenting our top choice tracks of 2024 so far. Check out the songs we have been spinning in the office over the past six months and why we love ‘em!
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“360” – Charli XCX
Sarah Moore – Head Of Marketing
Hyperpop pioneer Charli XCX returned this year with her sixth studio album Brat, and from it released an instant electronic classic. The second single from Brat, “360”, is a confident and unashamedly brazen track that emboldens Charli’s “it girl” mentality. It’s infectious in the best way possible, and oozes self-esteem in every beat and lyric.
Accompanied with a video featuring a who’s-who of US socialites and cool girls, “360” is a sublime example of Charli’s bold and pioneering electronic sound paired with an almost tongue-in-cheek self-awareness that proves she is truly at the top of her game, and loving every second: “I’m everywhere, I’m so Julia”.
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“How Can I Love Her More?” – The Lemon Twigs
Jim McBride – Business Development and Project Lead
Those citrusy boys are back to their triumphant best, sounding right outta the exhaust of a Wilson brothers’ Deuce Coupe. Absolutely love this whole album, can’t help but make you smile.
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“Burning Down” – High on Fire
Simon Cranswick – PHP Developer
Six minutes of bass-heavy groove from the Oakland stoner rock stalwarts. Filthy, sludgy, and a guaranteed head-banger.
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“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
Kelly McKinney – Head Of Operations
Setting aside the status of a diss track, this song is truly remarkable. It features a mixture of modern rap flows over a nostalgic beat. A real West Coast banger. He’s a lyrical genius!
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“Shroud” – VOWER
Elizabeth Gracie Jepson – Social Media Manager
An innovative band known for their haunting melodies and powerful lyrics, VOWER is a new project featuring former members of Black Peaks, Palm Reader, and Toska. Blending post-rock atmospheric soundscapes with the energy of post-hardcore, their debut single, “Shroud” exemplifies their unique sound and solidifies their place in the music scene, marking the first chapter of their exciting new venture.
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“Treat Each Other Right” - Jamie xx
Jimi Arundell – Web Content Manager
Jamie xx is poised to drop his second solo album In Waves and judging by the mind-bending single “Treat Each Other Right” it’s destined to become one of the best records of the year! Surging bass and future-garage beats are broken up by samples of Almeta Lattimore's classic Northern-Soul track “Oh My Love” warping expectations and distorting the sense of rhythm.
The twisted track is accompanied by a suitably messed up video, with nods and winks to memes, guest appearances from fake celebrity chefs and a couple of knockoff popstars. The insane cast stumbles through an ever-increasing series of surreal events including a geriatric rave, a wedding punch-up and a bacchanal pool party. So, turn off the rational brain and embrace the strange, because this banger takes wonderfully weird to the extremes.
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