Perfume Genius Is This Week’s #1

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on June 1, 2020

From his most personal and best album to date, ‘Set My Heart On Fire Immediately,’ Perfume Genius gets to the top of the loop with ‘Jason’ on a week when male solo artists lead our chart, with the latest by Moses Sumney and Puerto Rican rapper Residente also in the top 3.

The week’s biggest debut is by British DJ and Producer India Jordan and among the many new entries, the latest tracks by ROSALÍA with Travis Scott; Soccer96 feat Alabaster DePlume; Protomartyr; Medhane; The Soft Pink Truth; Jeff Rosenstock; Agar Agar; Julianna Barwick; Rakky Ripper con PUTOCHINOMARICÓN y eurosanto; Sr. Chinarro; Sevdaliza; Anuel AA feat. Bad Bunny; J.S. Ondara; Rita Indiana con Sakari Jäntti; The Cool Greenhouse;
2nd Grade… and the return of Freddie Gibbs with The Alchemist. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Because Doja Cat And Nicki Minaj Say So

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on May 25, 2020

R&B singer Doja Cat‘s impossibly catchy collaboration with Nicky Minaj, ‘Say So,’ is one of the year’s biggest global hits and this week’s #1. Urban female artists have conquered this edition with Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé and Little Simz also in the top 3.

The strongest debut is by another female artist, Korean house DJ 박혜진 Park Hye Jin. Other new entries are the latest tracks by MIKE; The Beths; Ariel Pink; slowthai; The Phenomenal Handclap Band; Teyana Taylor; Tkay Maidza; Arca; Phoebe Bridgers; Jme feat. Skepta; India Jordan; Polo G; Sharon Van Etten feat. Josh Homme; Residente; Migos feat. YoungBoy and Never Broke Again; Ezra Furman covering LCD Soundsystem; HAIM; FLETCHER feat. SOPHIE; Matt Berninger solo… and a hilarious Eurodance parody performed by Hollywood star Will Ferrell feat. My Marianne, from what promises to be one of the comedies of the year ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of The Fire Saga.’ Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rita Indiana Flies ‘Como Un Dragón’ On Top Of The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on May 18, 2020

Groundbreaking Dominican songwriter Rita Indiana is this week’s #1 in our loop with her infectious comeback track ‘Como Un Dragón’ (Like A Dragon), on a top 3 completed with the latest songs by serpentwithfeet and Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé.

Highest new entry of this edition is by Perfume Genius, with other strong debuts by Moses Sumney; Caribou feat. Four Tet; Bad Bunny feat. Jhay Cortez; Kim Petras; Ohmme; Charli XCX; Standing On The Corner; Arlo Parks; Dirty Projectors; Sinead O Brien; Juan Wauters; Darkstar… plus the first track by Mrs. Piss, a new band formed by Chelsea Wolfe and Jess Gowrie. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ela Minus New #1 In The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on May 11, 2020

Colombian-born, Brooklyn-based artist Ela Minus conquers this week´s top place in our loop with her chilled and emotive electronic track, ‘They told us it was hard, but they were wrong.’ The New Zealander power pop of The Beths and another cool electronica female artist, Kelly Lee Owens, complete our Top 3.

With three fourths of our chart debuting, the highest new entry of this edition is by British female rapper Little Simz, followed by the likes of Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever; Fiona Apple; JPEGMAFIA feat. Denzel Curry; Liv.e; Amber Mark; Doja Cat feat. Nicki Minaj; HoodCelebrityy; THE SCOTTS; Fontaines D.C.; Johanna Warren; Khruangbin; Gorillaz feat. the late Tony Allen & Skepta; Dua Saleh; Mahalia; LeMagic feat. Ozuna; Sleaford Mods; Protomartyr; Skullcrusher; HAIM; Deerhoof; Woods; Migos; C. Tangana… plus a duet between pop titans Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kiko Veneno´s Tribute to Health and Essential Workers is The Loop’s #1

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on May 4, 2020

One of Spain’s best songwriters Kiko Veneno is this week’s number #1 in our loop with his new track, ‘Hay Gente,’ a heartfelt tribute to health and essential workers that have been key in the fight against the pandemic, in benefit of Doctors Without Borders. Colombian-born singer Ela Minus and Fiona Apple complete our Top 3.

The long-awaited return of Dominican female songwriter Rita Indiana makes the highest debut. Following her, the latest tracks by Earl Sweatshirt feat. Maxo; serpentwithfeet; Big Thief; Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé; Benjamin Biolay; BC Camplight; Ambar Lucid; Deeper; India Jordan; Young M.A; Polo G; Arca; Lucinda Williams; Joe Crepúsculo… and Nick Cave covering T-Rex´s ‘Cosmic Dancer’ for a tribute album to Marc Bolan´s band. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fiona Apple Conquers All

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 27, 2020

She took her time, but Fiona Apple‘s return, ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters’ has overtaken even the highest expectations. Her new album’s opening track ‘I Want You To Love Me’ is this week’s new number one in our loop. Another female songwriter, Phoebe Bridgers, and Colombian duo Salt Cathedral complete our Top 3.

Highest debut this week is by Americana band Other Lives. Following them, the latest tracks by Kelly Lee Owens; Steve Gunn; Angelo De Augustine; Kehlani; Bon Iver; Kali Uchis; Charli XCX; Chromatics; Amber Mark; keiyaA; James Blake; Jessie Ware; Helado Negro feat. Xenia Rubinos; The Magnetic Fields… and Tyler, the Creator‘s remix one of La Roux‘s latest songs. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Nick Hakim #1 In The Loop With ‘QADIR’

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 20, 2020

Brooklyn musician Nick Hakim is this week’s new number one in our loop with his heart-warming farewell to a dead friend, ‘QADIR.’ Bad Bunny and Yves Tumor complete our Top 30.

The unique return of Fiona Apple, one of the albums of the year, is the highest new entry, followed by new tracks by Frank Ocean; Ela Minus; Car Seat Headrest; Dominique A; The Beths; Ohmme; Bedouine; Lonr. Feat. H.E.R.; Iceage; Childish Gambino feat. Ariana Grande; M. Ward; Westerman; Naeem feat. Swamp Dogg and Justin Vernon; Sr. Chinarro; Kiko Veneno; Jamie xx; Playboi Carti… and the return of British noughties icon The Streets collaborating with Tame Impala. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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ROSALÍA vuelve a encabezar el loop con ‘Dolerme’

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 13, 2020

Spanish pop sensation ROSALÍA keeps on surpising with her musical eclecticism. Her new single, the gorgeous autotuned ballad ‘Dolerme,’ takes her back to the top of the loop. Experimental electronica artist Lyra Pamuk and US alt rock band Car Seat Headrest complete our Top 30.

Folk-rock indie star Phoebe Bridgers is the highest new entry, followed by the new music by Charli XCX; Thundercat; Run The Jewels; Salt Cathedral Feat. duendita, MC Bin Laden; Melt Yourself Down; Lido Pimienta; The Lovely Eggs; Kelly Moran; Gorillaz feat. Peter Hook & Georgia; Woods; Orville Peck… and Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien, who under his EOB moniker has a solo album ready, and on his new track features Laura Marling, who also enters our chart with the first single from her new album. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rina Sawayama Brings Her Slick Multicultural Pop To The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 6, 2020

Japanese-British pop starlette Rina Sawayama is this week’s #1 in our loop with ‘X5,’ anticipating her debut album ‘Sawayama’ to be released on April the 17th. The Lemon Twigs and Dogleg complete the Top 3.

In another week packed with new tracks from big names, Frank Ocean singing in Spanish is the highest new entry, followed closely by the likes of The 1975 feat. Phoebe Bridgers; Yves Tumor; Jay Electronica; Bad Bunny; Knxwledge; Orion Sun; Yaeji; Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever; Headie One and Fred again Feat. Jamie xx; Channel Tres; Nick Hakim; DaBaby; Jenny Hval; The Magnetic Fields; Troye Sivan; Craig Finn; Bob Dylan; Drake… and R&B up-and-coming singer Amber Mark covering Nirvana. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Loop “Perreando” To Bad Bunny´s Safaera

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 30, 2020

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has delivered one of the albums of the year with YHLQMDLG (Spanish short for “I do what I want”) and among its many standout moments, teaming up with Jowell & Randy & Nengo Flow, ‘Safaera’ and its multiple beat changes brings together reggaeton, rasta culture and Missy Elliott samples with such an irresistible result that it is the new #1 in our loop. Bunny is followed in the Top 3 by the latest offerings from Rina Sawayama and Honey Harper.

Keeping the young Latin vibe, Spanish singer ROSALÍA is the highest new entry. Also new, the latest tracks by Lyra Pramuk; Kate NV; Run The Jewels feat. Greg Nice & DJ Premier; Waxahatchee; Perfume Genius; Blake Mills; Car Seat Headrest; Nadine Shah; The Weeknd; Skepta feat. Chip & Young Adz; Childish Gambino; Deerhoof… and another new song by Aussie favourites The Avalanches feat. Rivers Cuomo & Pink Siifu. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dixie Chicks’ Comeback Tops The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 23, 2020

After fourteen years Dixie Chicks return with ‘Gaslighter,’ one of their most poptastic songs ever, reaching the top position this week in our chart, followed by the latest tunes by Jessie Ware and Phoebe Bridgers in the Loop’s Top 3.

The highest debut on this edition is a track from Jay Electronica‘s long awaited first album, a collaboration with Travis Scott. Also among the new entries, the latest songs by Residente; Ana Tijoux; Teyana Taylor feat. Ms Lauryn Hill; Dogleg; Control Top; Protomartyr; Rico Nasty; Flume feat. Toro y Moi; Monique Lawz feat. Wiley… and the latest revelation fin American R&B Snoh Aalegra. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Disclosure Bring African Grooves To The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 16, 2020


UK electronica duo Disclosure sampling Cameroonean artist Eko Roosevelt tops our loop this week with the catchy afro groove-infused ‘Tondo.’ The smooth new sounds of Jessie Ware and the ground breaking 100 gecs remixed by Charli XCX complete our Top 3.

Chilean leftfield electronica star Nicolas Jaar is the highest new entry, followed by the latest offerings by the likes of Planet 1999; Honey Harper; Yves Tumor; Megan Thee Stallion; Disq; Yaeji; Swamp Dogg feat. Justin Vernon, Jenny Lewis; Soleá Morente; Lil Uzi Vert; Aitch fat. AJ Tracey & Tay Keith; Girlpool; Sharon Van Etten;The Lemon Twigs… plus, in the comeback department, the legendary Jarvis Cocker returns under his new JARV…IS moniker. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Yves Tumor Brings The Gospel For A New Century

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 9, 2020

Devil horns, disturbing imagery and apocalyptic electronic sounds, US experimental wizard Yves Tumor tops this week’s edition of our loop with the mind-blowing ‘Gospel For A New Century.’ Aussie favourites Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and queer icon songwriter Perfume Genius complete the Top 3.

Swedish producer and Robyn collaborator Kleerup feat. Yumi Zouma is the highest new entry, followed by the latest songs by J’aime feat. Françoiz Breut; Bad Bunny; cupcakKe; Dixie Chicks; HAIM; Ohmme; Too Free; Guaynaa; Princess Nokia; Nadia Reid; Gorillaz feat. Fatoumata Diawara; Flat Worms; Damien Jurado; Porridge Radio; Róisín Murphy; Rina Sawayama; Woods… and the comebacks by 90s alternative greats, Archers Of Loaf; Greg Dulli, lead singer from The Afghan Whigs, and the all-female band Throwing Music. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sharon Van Etten Tops The Loop With ‘Beaten Down’

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 2, 2020

Fresh from her debut film role as part of the cast in Eliza Hittman’s Berlinale Jury Prize winner ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always,’ to which soundtrack she also contributes, Sharon Van Etten is the new number 1 in our loop with ‘Beaten Down,’ the first taster from her new work. Christine and The Queens, and Grimesz complete a very female-driven Top 3.

After our week away, there are new entries aplenty with Yves Tumor being the highest of them all. Other notable debuts in our chart are the latest songs by Perfume Genious; Disclosure feat. Eko Roosevelt; Jessie Ware; Waxahatchee; Arlo Parks; The Magnetic Fields; Car Seat Headrest; Palehound; The Lovely Eggs; Arca; Thundercat; The Avalanches feat. Blood Orange; Shabazz Palaces feat. Purple Nate Tape; King Krule; Jackie Lynn; Pearl Jam; Phoebe Bridgers; Kelly Lee Owens: 100 gecs feat. Charli XCX, Rico Nasty, Kero Kero Bonito; Dirty Projectors… and the new song by Sufjan Stevens from a project recorded with his dad Lowell Brams. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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