
From pop anthems to heartfelt ballads, there's something here for everyone.

From pop anthems to heartfelt ballads, there's something here for everyone.
As we hit the halfway mark of 2024, it's clear that this year has been a musical whirlwind. From established superstars to rising indie darlings, the diversity and richness of the tracks released so far are nothing short of astounding. This list isn't just a collection of popular hits but a curated selection that represents the broad spectrum of genres and emotions that 2024 has offered.
This year has been a notable one for the bold experimentation and fearless creativity displayed by artists across the globe. Whether it's the introspective lyrics of Billie Eilish or the genre-blending sounds of Fontaines DC, each track on this list brings something unique to the table. These songs have not only topped charts but also resonated deeply with listeners, making us dance, cry, and everything in between. Each artist only gets one entry, and there's 100 in total over five, twenty song chunks. Yes, it'll keep you going for a while.
So, without further ado, here's part three of our list of the best songs of 2024 (so far). Dive in, discover new favourites, and revisit the tracks that have defined your year. From pop anthems to heartfelt ballads, there's something here for every music lover.
Salute's 'saving flowers' is a sonic bouquet that'll have you dancing with tears in your eyes. Teaming up with the inimitable Rina Sawayama, it's a speed garage love letter wrapped in lush electronic production. Sawayama's vocals soar over salute's beats like a lovesick butterfly, turning lyrics about admiration into an anthem for the hopelessly romantic. It's the kind of song that makes you want to run through a field of daisies in slow motion, probably in a 90s music video. A marriage of sounds that'll have you believing in musical soulmates.
SZA's 'Saturn' is a cosmic journey through the depths of disillusionment that'll have you ready to book a one-way ticket to outer space. Over a dreamy neo-soul backdrop, SZA delivers lines with the weariness of someone who's seen every episode of planet Earth's drama and is ready for the spin-off. The production team of Carter Lang, Rob Bisel, Solomonophonic, and Scott Zhang create a soundscape so lush, you'll want to build a home in it. When SZA dreams of a better life on Saturn in the chorus, it's not simple escapism, but a rallying cry for anyone who's ever felt like they're on the wrong planet. SZA isn't just a star - she's a whole damn galaxy.
Kacey Musgraves' 'Deeper Well' is a psychedelic Americana journey that'll have you questioning your life choices and reaching for your healing crystals. The title-track of her sixth studio album proves that she isn't just dipping her toes in the waters of self-discovery - she's doing a full cannonball. Musgraves delivers lines with the calm assurance of someone who's just finished a year-long silent retreat. 'Deeper Well' isn't just a departure from the pop-leaning 'star-crossed' - it's a full-on metamorphosis. Musgraves has traded in her disco ball for a lava lamp, and the result is a track that's as introspective as it is intoxicating.