TOP TEN
1) Foxing – Hell 99
The new Foxing album is certainly a departure from their softer sound but damn is it good. This was my most played song of the year and the 2024 election certified it as my favorite of the year.
2) Jamie xx – Dafodil
Jamie xx’s In Waves is one of my favorite albums of the year and this was my top song amongst the mix. For some reason, every time I felt anxiety this song would play in my brain and sooth my feelings.
3) Fontaines D.C. – Starburster
This was my staff pick on 101X and after looking at the raw data of times played, I had to move it up to number three compared to the close competition below. Fontaines comes to Austin next year and I can not wait to see the Dublin band live. Unfortunately, their show at Stubbs April 26th is sold out.
4) Mannequin Pussy – Loud Bark
If I were doing an Xposure only top ten list, this song was probably my most played. I miss their show at the Mohawk earlier in the year and again at ACL Fest but will hopefully be able to rectify that soon.
5) IDLES – Gift Horse
Tangk is one of the best albums of the year and I imaged it would be on in every pub when I visited London. Sadly, the British seem to prefer 2000’s American pop music.
6) Karen O, Danger Mouse – Super Breath
Karen and O and Danger Mouse have done so much on their own but these collabs are always welcomed. I even remember thinking this could be a number(ish) song the first time I heard it.
7) Vampire Weekend – Gen-X Cops
The best new song from new Vampire Weekend and what a year we had with them! Notably, their show at the Moody Amphitheater during the big eclipse.
8) Foxing – Greyhound
The self titled song and another surprising heavy rock banger from the new direction of Foxing’s latest album Greyhound.
9) Justice ft. Tame Impala – One Night/All Night
Dance music and Aussie psychedelic rock combine for this top track in both charts.
10) Lola Young – Wish You Were Dead
I do not miss these relationships but I do think about them. What a fun song from the fiery Lola Young!
PLAYLIST
THE LIST
11) COMMUTED – losing all my love
12) Caribou – Come Find Me
13) Jamie xx ft. Avalanches – All You Children
14) Billie Eilish – CHIHRO
15) DIIV Everyone Out
16) IDLES – POP POP POP
