RECORD REWIND: PGTC Picks, 10/23 – 10/29

Our new Record Rewind is about highlighting the top new songs that you may have missed, or should discover, from many of my favorite independent acts out there. If you like what you see, let me know what you think!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…

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DAN OWEN – “Moonlight” (iTunes) (Spotify)
A few months ago, Owen did some damage on a number of Viral charts with a lovely ballad called “Made To Love You”. It stands at over 1.7 million plays to date on Spotify. His Open Hands And Enemies EP reveals more to the artist, including this standout song.

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GREAT GOOD FINE OK – “Get Away” (iTunes) (Spotify)
Jon Sandler and Luke Moellman have been doing their thing for some time now, and with a new EP due at the top of the year, it’s a release to look forward to, especially with the consistency of their previous two EPs. This single is another catchy electropop tune.

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JESSE RUBEN – “Scared Of America” (iTunes) (Spotify)
Ruben provided some sunny pop rays with his delightful “First Day Of Summer” in mid-July, but this release is much more serious in tone. It’s real life, and it’s raw. Released in acoustic form, rather than a studio cut, it underscores the solemn nature of the tales.

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SLOW SUGAR – “Shotgun” (iTunes) (Spotify)
They might have slow in their act name, but this New York City duo is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. This is their third track to appear on the Rewind since August, and it’s a wicked musical weapon that pierces the pop world in all its edgy glory. Great song.

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YOUNG SUMMER – “Heart In Slo Mo” (iTunes) (Spotify)
After a solid run of four EP cuts to be included in the Rewind, let’s extend that total to five. Featured on You Would Have Loved It Here, which came out two days ago, “Heart” is Bobbie Allen in her element, gliding over the beat of a new wave-influenced winner.

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For more great new music, these tunes are worth a listen…
ANDREW BELLE – “You” (SoundCloud)
JAKIL – “Unforgivable” (SoundCloud)
SCOTT QUINN – “Delicate” (SoundCloud)
YOUNG TIDES – “Easy Love” (SoundCloud)

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to afsoybel@hotmail.com and I’ll check it out. Thanks!

Highlights from Adam’s Top 40: October 30, 2016

TWo weeks for James.

DEBUTS
38. LP – Lost On You

TOP GAINERS
35. Lukas Graham – You’re Not There (40)
30. Adele – Water Under The Bridge (38) | BIGGEST MOVER
28. Captain Cuts featuring Nateur – Love Like We Used To (33)
21. Maroon 5 – Don’t Wanna Know (28)
18. The Strumbellas – We Don’t Know (23)
14. Sting – I Can’t Stop Thinking About You (19)

THIS WEEK’S TOP TEN
10. Bon Jovi – This House Is Not For Sale (10) | PEAK: #10
09. Niall Horan – This Town (11) | PEAK: #09
08. Colbie Caillat – Goldmine (05) | PEAK: #04
07. Wrabel – 11 Blocks (06) | PEAK: #01 for five weeks
06. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – Fire Escape (09) | PEAK: #06
05. Saint Motel – Move (07) | PEAK: #05
04. Emeli Sandé – Hurts (04) | PEAK: #04
03. OneRepublic – Kids (03) | PEAK: #03
02. Michael Bublé – Nobody But Me (02) | PEAK: #01 for four weeks
01. James TW – When You Love Someone (01) | PEAK: #01 for two weeks

Top 10 Next In Line:
1. Bobby Bazini – C’est La Vie (4)
2. Nathan Sykes – Famous (2)
3. Matt Simons – Lose Control (3)
4. Goo Goo Dolls – Over And Over (5)
5. Maty Noyes – In My Mind (10)
6. Third Eye Blind – Company Of Strangers (8)
7. James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go (-)
8. Rag’n’Bone Man – Human (-)
9. Alex Da Kid featuring X Ambassadors and Elle King – Not Easy (-)
10. Daya – Words (-)

In The Mix:
Capital Cities – Vowels
for KING & COUNTRY – Priceless
Jacob Whitesides – Focus
Justin Klump – Keep On, Keepin’ On
Olly Murs – Grow Up
Ricky Reed – Express Myself (new)
Seeb featuring Jacob Banks – What Do You Love (new)
The Last Bandoleros – Where Do You Go?
Tom Chaplin – Quicksand

Chart Notes:

• Sting‘s “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You” sees a notable boost this week, up 19-14. If he makes the top ten, he’ll be the first artist over 60 since 67-year-old Elton John in 2014, and the second oldest act (at 65) ever to hit the region. Singles by two Adam’s Top 40 favorites, Adele (“Water Under The Bridge”, 38-30) and Maroon 5 (“Don’t Wanna Know”, 28-21), look as though they’ll be searching for a spot in the top ten as well. Lots of action heading into the end of the year…
• In August 2012, the singer named LP ranked In The Mix with her song “Into The Wild”. It had been running in a Citibank ad for some time. Well, that single never made it onto my top 40, but just over four years later, her current hit in Europe does. “Lost On You” is this week’s lone debut at #38. It’s currently in rotation at a handful of Alternative and Triple A outlets. Will it become one of 2017’s big U.S. radio records? Stay tuned.
• Only four more weeks until the end of 2016 Chart Year! It’ll be here before you know it! Have a safe and fun Halloween, and don’t forget to check out the debut episode of Crowncast, featuring yours truly, on Crownnote.

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ADAM’S TOP 40 FLASHBACK: October 30, 2005

A “Beautiful” batch of songs.

It’s the start of another weekend, which means it’s time for another trip back into the archives on Adam’s Top 40 Flashback! Every Saturday, the day before my latest top 40 goes up for the week, I feature the highlights of a past countdown. They’re all here — the hit songs, the songs that flopped, and the songs that may be a little embarrassing to reflect on.

This week, we stroll back 11 years and find out what was topping my chart for the week of October 30, 2005…

Debuts:
40. BONNIE RAITT, “I Will Not Be Broken”
39. KEANE, “Bend & Break”
38. EURYTHMICS, “I’ve Got A Life”
37. LINDSAY LOHAN, “Confessions Of A Broken Heart (Daughter To Father)”
33. BRUCE HORNSBY featuring ELTON JOHN, “Dreamland”

Biggest Mover(s):
KELLY CLARKSON, “Gone” (39-31, eight spots)

10. CHARLOTTE CHURCH, “Call My Name” (steady, second week)
Album: Tissues And Issues (2005, Sony BMG Records)
Peak: #10 for two weeks

09. NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, “Unwritten” (up 4)
Album: Unwritten (2005, Epic Records)
Peak: #1 for ten weeks

08. SHERYL CROW, “Good Is Good” (steady, third week)
Album: Wildflower (2005, A&M Records)
Peak: #8 for three weeks

07. JAMIE CULLUM, “Get Your Way” (up 5)
Album: Catching Tales (2005, Verve Records)
Peak: #4

06. DANIEL POWTER, “Bad Day” (steady, second week)
Album: Daniel Powter (2005, Warner Bros. Records)
Peak: #1 for six weeks (2005) + #1 for ten weeks (2006)

05. JAMES BLUNT, “You’re Beautiful” (steady, second week)
Album: Back To Bedlam (2005, Custard/Atlantic Records)
Peak: #1 for eight weeks

04. SANTANA featuring MICHELLE BRANCH and THE WRECKERS, “I’m Feeling You” (steady, second week)
Album: All That I Am (2005, Arista Records)
Peak: #3

03. MADONNA, “Hung Up” (down 2)
Album: Confessions On A Dance Floor (2005, Warner Bros. Records)
Peak: #1 for one week

02. KELLY CLARKSON, “Because Of You” (up 1)
Album: Breakaway (2004, 19/RCA Records)
Peak: #1 for three weeks

01. DARREN HAYES, “So Beautiful” (up 1, sixth week)
Album: Truly Madly Completely: The Best Of Savage Garden (2005, Columbia Records)
Peak: #1 for six weeks

Check back next Saturday for another Adam’s Top 40 Flashback countdown and don’t forget to follow the blog by using the tab below or find PGTC on social media by clicking the “Get Social!” tab at the top of the page.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Releases For The Week of October 28, 2016

A Cosmic chart debut.

It’s an early Christmas on the schedule this week, as this year’s big seasonal titles look to cheer up the chart with holiday hits. It’s time to deck the halls with ditties, because here are the notable albums and singles:

KENNY CHESNEY — Cosmic Hallelujah (iTunes)
He’s been a presence on the Country chart for decades now, and his recent #1 with P!nk, “Setting The World On Fire”, could set a few other formats on fire, including a current run inside the top 25 on the Hot AC listing. To date, he’s had seven #1 albums on the Billboard 200, and it looks like an eighth may be on its way.

EMPIRE OF THE SUN — Two Vines (iTunes)
Sydney’s dynamic duo of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore scored a surprise Alternative radio smash in 2016 with “Walking On A Dream”, a single that was originally released in 2008. Remember the Honda commercial? Their current radio single, “High And Low”, is top 15 at the format.

TOVE LO — Lady Wood (iTunes)
The Swedish singer is back with her second album, but the sophomore slump could be real with this set. “Cool Girl” barely made the top 40 at pop radio, and its international peaks are pretty low too. Can she turn things around?

Christmas albums out this week: Brett Eldredge‘s Glow (iTunes), Jackie Evancho‘s Someday At Christmas (iTunes), Jennifer Nettles‘s To Celebrate Christmas (iTunes), Jimmy Buffett‘s ‘Tis The SeaSon (iTunes), Jordan Smith‘s ‘Tis The Season (iTunes), Kacey Musgraves‘s A Very Kacey Christmas (iTunes), Neil Diamond‘s Acoustic Christmas (iTunes), She & Him‘s Christmas Party (iTunes), Straight No Chaser‘s I’ll Have Another… Christmas Album (iTunes)

More albums out this week: Cerrone‘s Red Lips (iTunes), CRX‘s New Skin (iTunes), James Arthur‘s Back From The Edge (iTunes), Jeezy‘s Trap Or Die (iTunes), Kate Voegele‘s Canyonlands (iTunes), Memphis May Fire‘s This Light I Hold (iTunes), The Piano Guys‘s Uncharted (iTunes)

More EPs out this week: Cole Swindell’s Down Home Sessions III (iTunes), Kip Moore‘s Underground (iTunes), Maty Noyes‘s Noyes Complaint (iTunes), Tigertown‘s Papernote (iTunes), Young Summer‘s You Would Have Loved It Here (iTunes)

New digital-only singles that you can buy this week include:
“After The Afterparty”, Charli XCX featuring Lil Yachty (iTunes)
“Blown”, DNCE featuring Kent Jones (iTunes)
“Breathing Underwater”, Emeli Sandé (iTunes)
“By Your Side”, Jonas Blue featuring RAYE (iTunes)
“Holy War”, Alicia Keys (iTunes)
“I Got You”, Bebe Rexha (iTunes)
“Room For 2”, Dua Lipa (iTunes)
“Scared Of America”, Jesse Ruben (iTunes)
“So Good”, Louisa Johnson (iTunes)
“You Gotta Not”, Little Mix (iTunes)

We’ll see you next week for new releases from Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, The Chainsmokers and more.

RECORD REWIND: PGTC Picks, 10/16 – 10/22

Our new Record Rewind is about highlighting the top new songs that you may have missed, or should discover, from many of my favorite independent acts out there. If you like what you see, let me know what you think!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…

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BEN HOBBS – “Take The Blame” (iTunes) (Spotify)
Hobbs last appeared on the Rewind two months ago with the song “Animals”, which had a good time in the musical zoo that we call the blog world. Sometimes you don’t know what you’ll get in that jungle of jams, but his consistent output this year is simply great.

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JEFFREY JAMES – “Both Ways” (iTunes) (Spotify)
James recently joined the roster of hot Nashville label South By Sea, and while his Walls EP (released back in April) was a solid set of songs, “Both” is a tasty tune that’s bound to expand his audience. With slick production and strong writing, it’s a winner for me.

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LAUV – “The Story Never Ends (Piano Version)” (iTunes) (Spotify)
Surprise! Just in case “Breathe” wasn’t enough for you this month, the latest track from Los Angeles singer and songwriter Ari Leff is a powerful piano ballad that recently aired during an episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. Warning: the feels are real. Get a tissue.

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LOSTBOYCROW – “Stay A Little Longer” (iTunes) (Spotify)
This Los Angeles singer was on one of the first Rewinds in June with “Where It All Goes”, and where he keeps going is up! His new single has a very accessible sound that I feel could be a great opportunity for a sync. Can’t wait to watch this track fly up the charts!

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MARK ELLIOTT – “China Doll”
Elliott’s been on my radar since earlier this year, and I really enjoyed his summer single, the clever “Drink To Thunk”. Now, it’s the R&B-flavored “China” that returns him to the Rewind, the title track from his forthcoming EP. The full set should be a good listen.

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MATT WOODS – “Nothing Less” (iTunes) (Spotify)
How can you not love Woods’s voice? He makes it sound so effortless. The soulful London singer has way too many amazing songs to start listing them all, but they include “In The Dark”, “Impression” and “Ain’t No Use”. He has another excellent electronic tune.

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For more great new music, these tunes are worth a listen…
CAMERON JONES – “Rose” (SoundCloud)
JON SANTANA featuring JOHN DAVIS – “Falling Down” (SoundCloud)
LONDUN – “Used To” (SoundCloud)

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to afsoybel@hotmail.com and I’ll check it out. Thanks!

Highlights from Adam’s Top 40: October 23, 2016

“Someone” new at the top.

DEBUTS
40. Lukas Graham – You’re Not There
39. Ingrid Michaelson – Still The One
38. Adele – Water Under The Bridge | HIGHEST DEBUT

TOP GAINERS
34. Shawn Mendes – Mercy (38)
33. Captain Cuts featuring Nateur – Love Like We Used To (40) | BIGGEST MOVER (tie)
28. Maroon 5 – Don’t Wanna Know (35) | BIGGEST MOVER (tie)
17. Train – Play That Song (21)
11. Niall Horan – This Town (15)
09. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – Fire Escape (13)

THIS WEEK’S TOP TEN
10. Bon Jovi – This House Is Not For Sale (10) | PEAK: #10
09. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – Fire Escape (13) | PEAK: #09
08. Serena Ryder – Got Your Number (06) | PEAK: #02
07. Saint Motel – Move (08) | PEAK: #07
06. Wrabel – 11 Blocks (05) | PEAK: #01 for five weeks
05. Colbie Caillat – Goldmine (04) | PEAK: #04
04. Emeli Sandé – Hurts (07) | PEAK: #04
03. OneRepublic – Kids (03) | PEAK: #03
02. Michael Bublé – Nobody But Me (01) | PEAK: #01 for four weeks
01. James TW – When You Love Someone (02) | PEAK: #01 for one week | NEW #1

Top 10 Next In Line:
1. LP – Lost On You (2)
2. Nathan Sykes – Famous (1)
3. Matt Simons – Lose Control (3)
4. Bobby Bazini – C’est La Vie (7)
5. Goo Goo Dolls – Over And Over (8)
6. The Mowgli’s – Bad Thing (4)
7. Royal Teeth – Kids Conspire (5)
8. Third Eye Blind – Company Of Strangers (10)
9. Matt Hires – Fighting A Ghost (9)
10. Maty Noyes – In My Mind (-)

In The Mix:
Capital Cities – Vowels
Daya – Words
for KING & COUNTRY – Priceless
Jacob Whitesides – Focus (new)
James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
Johnnyswim – Let It Matter
Justin Klump – Keep On, Keepin’ On
Olly Murs – Grow Up
The Last Bandoleros – Where Do You Go?
Tom Chaplin – Quicksand

Chart Notes:

• A number of younger male soloists have reached the top of my chart this year, including 20-year-old Troye Sivan and 22-year-olds Jordan Fisher and Zayn Malik. This week, however, a singer who turns 19 in four days claims both the new #1 song on the countdown and the title of the youngest male soloist to ever reach the summit. He’s James Taylor-Watts, better known as James TW, and his hit is called “When You Love Someone”. The song is up 2-1 in its ninth week on the chart. It’s featured on his EP titled First Impressions, out now. Happy (early) birthday!
• When it comes to #1 singles on my chart, Adele leads the pack (along with Coldplay) with a total of seven chart-toppers. A chance at that eighth #1 is looking possible now, as “Water Under The Bridge” lands my Highest Debut this week at #38. It’s the fourth single to chart from 25, which was recently certified Diamond. Her U.S. tour continues through next month.
• Ingrid Michaelson hit #4 earlier this year with “Hell No”, which became her highest-charting song to date on my list. She returns to the chart at #39 with “Still The One”, the second radio single from It Doesn’t Have To Make Sense. We’ll see how it does at Hot AC radio on Halloween, the day when it haunts program directors for a solid adds date.
• Finally, at #40, is the third top 40 single for Lukas Graham. “You’re Not There” heads to Hot AC radio on November 7. It follows “Mama Said”, which hit the top 15 at the format, and #9 on my personal chart for the Danish group.

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ADAM’S TOP 40 FLASHBACK: October 23, 2011

“Nothing” like 2011.

It’s the start of another weekend, which means it’s time for another trip back into the archives on Adam’s Top 40 Flashback! Every Saturday, the day before my latest top 40 goes up for the week, I feature the highlights of a past countdown. They’re all here — the hit songs, the songs that flopped, and the songs that may be a little embarrassing to reflect on.

This week, we stroll back five years and find out what was topping my chart for the week of October 23, 2011…

Debuts:
40. WILL YOUNG, “Come On”
39. GRAFFITI6, “Free”

Biggest Mover(s):
BRUNO MARS, “It Will Rain” (29-19, ten spots)

10. BLAKE SHELTON, “God Gave Me You” (steady, third week)
Album: Red River Blue (2011, Warner Bros. Records)
Peak: #10 for three weeks

09. COLBIE CAILLAT, “Brighter Than The Sun” (down 4)
Album: All Of You (2011, Universal Republic Records)
Peak: #4 for three weeks

08. WILL YOUNG, “Jealousy” (down 2)
Album: Echoes (2011, RCA Records – U.K.)
Peak: #3 for three weeks

07. NICKELBACK, “When We Stand Together” (up 6)
Album: Here And Now (2011, Roadrunner Records)
Peak: #2 for three weeks

06. KELLY CLARKSON, “Mr. Know It All” (up 3)
Album: Stronger (2011, 19/RCA Records)
Peak: #3

05. LADY ANTEBELLUM, “We Owned The Night” (up 3)
Album: Own The Night (2011, Capitol Nashville Records)
Peak: #5 for three weeks

04. COLDPLAY, “Paradise” (steady, second week)
Album: Mylo Xyloto (2011, Capitol Records)
Peak: #1 for four weeks

03. ONE DIRECTION, “What Makes You Beautiful” (steady, second week)
Album: Up All Night (2011, Syco/Columbia Records)
Peak: #3 for two weeks

02. THE SCRIPT, “Nothing” (steady, second week)
Album: Science & Faith (2011, Epic Records)
Peak: #1 for four weeks

01. ADELE, “Someone Like You” (steady, second week)
Album: 21 (2011, XL/Columbia Records)
Peak: #1 for three weeks

Check back next Saturday for another Adam’s Top 40 Flashback countdown and don’t forget to follow the blog by using the tab below or find PGTC on social media by clicking the “Get Social!” tab at the top of the page.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Releases For The Week of October 21, 2016

Going gaga for Michael.

Just as the leaves turn those vibrant colors, so too does the release schedule for new music, chock-full of bright young stars and shining established acts. Rake in those records, because here are the notable albums and singles out this week:

MICHAEL BUBLÉ — Nobody But Me (iTunes)
Canadian crooner Bublé hopes to grab his fifth #1 album in the U.S. with this effort, which is his first studio album in over three years. The title track from it is approaching the top ten on the AC chart, while it recently entered the top 50 on the Hot AC chart. There are a couple of collaborations of note, including one with pop singer Meghan Trainor on the cut “Someday”. Though it won’t approach the first week sales of some of his prior efforts, the upper demo will drive this record to a potential #1 entry.

LADY GAGA — Joanne (iTunes)
After the messy era that was ARTPOP, this New York performer has been making some big moves over the past few years, from a chart-topping jazz album with Tony Bennett, to a Golden Globe win for American Horror Story: Hotel, to big performances on the Grammy Awards and at the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, her latest musical era is off to a rocky start. “Perfect Illusion” has struggled, and reviews for the set are mixed. Still, it should earn a top five debut (#1 is possible!) on the album chart.

D.R.A.M. — Big Baby D.R.A.M. (iTunes)
Ain’t no tellin’ what kind of numbers this album will do during the week, but given the big success of single “Broccoli”, its overall units are likely to be higher. Of course, this performer had a smaller radio hit in “Cha Cha” last year, although it was pulled from Urban radio as Drake‘s “Hotline Bling” began to take off. Luckily, the Virginia native is doing quite well for himself now.

JIMMY EAT WORLD — Integrity Blues (iTunes)
They’ve been charting in the States since 2001, and Blues marks the Arizona group’s ninth studio album since their self-titled set in 1994. First single “Sure And Certain” sits just below the top ten on Alternative radio, their highest-charting song in six years.

SAINT MOTEL — Saintmotelevision (iTunes)
This California band released their first album independently four years ago. Their latest set includes first single “Move”, which is moving along in the top 20 on the Alternative chart. Don’t change the channel yet; this album is bound to be a good one.

Christmas albums out this week: Amy Grant‘s Tennessee Christmas (iTunes), Pentatonix‘s A Pentatonix Christmas (iTunes), R. Kelly‘s 12 Nights Of Christmas (iTunes), Rascal Flatts‘s The Greatest Gift Of All (iTunes), Sarah McLachlan‘s Wonderland (iTunes)

More albums out this week: Chris Tomlin‘s Never Lose Sight (iTunes), Elvis Presley with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra‘s The Wonder Of You (iTunes), Korn‘s The Serenity Of Suffering (iTunes), Leonard Cohen‘s You Want It Darker (iTunes), Sia‘s This Is Acting (Deluxe Edition) (iTunes), The Pretty Reckless‘s Who You Selling For (iTunes), Tyler Glenn‘s Excommunication (iTunes)

More EPs out this week: Nightly‘s Honest (iTunes)

New digital-only singles that you can buy this week include:
“All Time Low”, Kip Moore (iTunes)
“Better Man”, Little Big Town (iTunes)
“Body 2 Body”, Dragonette (iTunes)
“Everybody Wants To Be A Cat”, Jamie Cullum (iTunes)
“Find What You’re Looking For”, Olivia O’Brien (iTunes)
“Good Time People” and “Midnight Special”, Spencer Ludwig (iTunes)
“Hometown”, Kane Brown (iTunes)
“Love My Life”, Robbie Williams (iTunes)
“Not Easy”, Alex Da Kid featuring X Ambassadors, Elle King & Wiz Khalifa (iTunes)
“Remember Who I Was”, James Arthur (iTunes)
“Rockabye”, Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie (iTunes)
“Take My Breath Away”, Alesso (iTunes)
“The Story Never Ends”, Lauv (iTunes)
“Think About You”, LÉON (iTunes)

We’ll see you next week for new releases from Jeezy, Kenny Chesney, Tove Lo and more.

RECORD REWIND: PGTC Picks, 10/9 – 10/15

Our new Record Rewind is about highlighting the top new songs that you may have missed, or should discover, from many of my favorite independent acts out there. If you like what you see, let me know what you think!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…

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BEACH WEATHER – “Chit Chat” (iTunes) (Spotify)
We could really use some beach weather with the recent fall chill starting up again, but I think this is about as close as we’re going to get. This trio had a song called “Wolf” that I enjoyed in 2015, and their latest song is another rockin’ release from the LAB crew.

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DECO – “I T I W Y” (iTunes) (Spotify)
This English group was last on the Rewind in June, when their single “Apollo” was released. Now, “I T I W Y”, or “I Thought I Was Yours” to those of you who’d like to spell it all out, is making its debut and soaking up all that lovely mid-80’s new wave goodness.

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GOLDEN COAST – “Comeback Kid” (iTunes) (Spotify)
If you’re a Country music fan, you’re probably familiar with a current radio song with the same title from a certain sibling trio. It’s definitely not this one, a pretty catchy track from Denny White and Steven Mudd that’s been knocking out the competition online.

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YOUNG SUMMER – “Echo” (iTunes) (Spotify)
Yes, after months of waiting, it’s finally coming. Get ready for her new EP You Would Have Loved It Here, due on October 28. On the Rewind, I’ve featured the three previous singles from the EP: “Alright”, “Fallout” and “Paused Parade”. This tune is also good.

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For more great new music, these tunes are worth a listen…
HUDSON SCOTT – “Panning For Gold” (SoundCloud)
SAM TINNESZ – “Dangerous Game” (SoundCloud)
TAY SALEM – “Recreate” (SoundCloud)

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to afsoybel@hotmail.com and I’ll check it out. Thanks!

Highlights from Adam’s Top 40: October 16, 2016

Michael makes it a month.

DEBUTS
40. Captain Cuts featuring Nateur – Love Like We Used To
38. Shawn Mendes – Mercy
35. Maroon 5 – Don’t Wanna Know | HIGHEST DEBUT

TOP GAINERS
32. DNCE – Body Moves (37)
30. BANNERS – Into The Storm (35)
25. The Strumbellas – We Don’t Know (30)
15. Niall Horan – This Town (22) | BIGGEST MOVER — two weeks

THIS WEEK’S TOP TEN
10. Bon Jovi – This House Is Not For Sale (13) | PEAK: #10
09. Gavin DeGraw – She Sets The City On Fire (07) | PEAK: #07
08. Saint Motel – Move (08) | PEAK: #08
07. Emeli Sandé – Hurts (10) | PEAK: #07
06. Serena Ryder – Got Your Number (02) | PEAK: #02
05. Wrabel – 11 Blocks (03) | PEAK: #01 for five weeks
04. Colbie Caillat – Goldmine (04) | PEAK: #04
03. OneRepublic – Kids (05) | PEAK: #03
02. James TW – When You Love Someone (06) | PEAK: #02
01. Michael Bublé – Nobody But Me (01) | PEAK: #01 for four weeks

Top 10 Next In Line:
1. Nathan Sykes – Famous (1)
2. LP – Lost On You (2)
3. Matt Simons – Lose Control (5)
4. The Mowgli’s – Bad Thing (6)
5. Royal Teeth – Kids Conspire (7)
6. Ingrid Michaelson – Still The One (10)
7. Bobby Bazini – C’est La Vie (-)
8. Goo Goo Dolls – Over And Over (-)
9. Matt Hires – Fighting A Ghost (9)
10. Third Eye Blind – Company Of Strangers (-)

In The Mix:
Adele – Water Under The Bridge
Astrid S – Hurts So Good
Bastille – Send Them Off!
Capital Cities – Vowels
Daya – Words (new)
for KING & COUNTRY – Priceless
James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go (new)
Johnnyswim – Let It Matter
Justin Klump – Keep On, Keepin’ On
Maty Noyes – In My Mind (new)
Olly Murs – Grow Up
The Last Bandoleros – Where Do You Go?
Tom Chaplin – Quicksand

Chart Notes:

• This week’s Highest Debut, at #35, is by one of the most successful bands to make my chart since it began. They have a total of six #1 songs, including big hits like “Makes Me Wonder”, “Misery” and “This Love”. Of course, I’m talking about Maroon 5, and their latest single is “Don’t Wanna Know”. Though the song has received mixed reaction for its tropical house nature, it had a strong start at both radio and retail, and its Pokémon Go-themed music video is generating some big buzz as well.
• Teenage Canadian singer Shawn Mendes is making his way down the chart with “Treat You Better”, which reached a peak of #2 recently. However, he debuts this week with the follow-up single, “Mercy”. It’s new at #38. Both tracks are taken from the former #1 album Illuminate, which managed to reach the top five in over a dozen countries. “Mercy” impacts at the CHR format this Tuesday, so stay tuned to see how well it does on the latest adds report.
• Two weeks ago, my #40 song made its radio debut on Carson Daly’s Daly Download countdown program. At the time, it was unable to be download, streamed or tagged. So, now that it’s had a proper release in the last few days, we can all identify the trio Captain Cuts and vocalist Nateur on their track “Love Like We Used To”. Both acts have either production or writing credits on prior chart hits, but have never charted as artists before.

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