All articles tagged with #song of the summer
The 2025 MTV VMAs announced nominations for Best Group and Song of the Summer, with fan voting opening in early September. Notable nominees include BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, aespa, and the fictional girl group HUNTR/X for their hit 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters'. The awards will be broadcast live on September 7.
Doja Cat releases 'Jealous Type,' an '80s-inspired single from her upcoming album Vie, showcasing a nostalgic sound and her evolving musical style, as she embraces pop music again after previous disinterest.
Alex Warren's song 'Ordinary' has become the unofficial song of the summer, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and popular on TikTok, despite mixed critical reception. The love song, dedicated to his wife, has gained widespread radio play and internet use, exemplifying how a broadly appealing, generic love song can become a cultural phenomenon, even if its artistic value is questioned.
This summer lacks a definitive 'song of the summer,' but a viral TikTok sound from a Jet2.com ad featuring Jess Glynne's 'Hold My Hand' has gained popularity, while the top charting song is 'Ordinary' by Alex Warren. The absence of a clear summer hit has led to increased searches for the 'song of the summer,' highlighting a cultural shift in how summer anthems are defined.
This summer's music scene is relatively subdued, with Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' leading Billboard's Songs of the Summer chart, but lacking the vibrant, catchy hits typical of past years. The chart features a mix of long-standing hits and newer tracks, yet few stand out as definitive summer anthems, reflecting a quieter, less eventful season in music.
Sabrina Carpenter released her new upbeat single 'Manchild,' which is already considered a strong contender for Song of the Summer. The song, co-produced with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, features playful lyrics about dealing with no-good guys and captures the carefree summer vibe. The music video will be released on Friday, and the song is expected to be the lead single from her upcoming seventh album, with a possible live debut at Primavera Sound.
Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, while Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' continues to dominate the albums chart. The summer of 2025 features a mix of long-standing hits and emerging tracks, with country and nostalgic songs playing a significant role in the 'song of the summer' race.
The concept of a definitive "song of the summer" is becoming increasingly elusive in the streaming age, with multiple contenders vying for the title in 2024. Artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and Tinashe are among those with strong tracks that could dominate the season. The article discusses various potential hits, highlighting their unique qualities and the cultural moments they encapsulate.
Jack Black's character Bowser's piano ballad "Peaches" about Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie has become a viral sensation, with the song currently in the top 10 of the iTunes streaming charts and the video being the fourth most viewed clip on YouTube Music. The song was written and performed by Black, who added his own twist to it. The movie has had a massive opening weekend, bringing in $377 million at the global box office.