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Ahead of tonight's opening show I've republished all of previous year charts going back to 2013.
So if you need something to soundtrack your Christmas wrapping that is guaranteed not to suddenly spring LadBaby on you, you know where to go.
8pm tonight for 2025!
www.mixcloud.com/TheFestive50/
So if you need something to soundtrack your Christmas wrapping that is guaranteed not to suddenly spring LadBaby on you, you know where to go.
8pm tonight for 2025!
www.mixcloud.com/TheFestive50/
@TheFestive50
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December 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Ahead of tonight's opening show I've republished all of previous year charts going back to 2013.
So if you need something to soundtrack your Christmas wrapping that is guaranteed not to suddenly spring LadBaby on you, you know where to go.
8pm tonight for 2025!
www.mixcloud.com/TheFestive50/
So if you need something to soundtrack your Christmas wrapping that is guaranteed not to suddenly spring LadBaby on you, you know where to go.
8pm tonight for 2025!
www.mixcloud.com/TheFestive50/
Connections
Puzzle #909
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Reverse rainbow!
Puzzle #909
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December 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Connections
Puzzle #909
🟪🟪🟪🟪
🟦🟦🟦🟦
🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟨🟨🟨🟨
Reverse rainbow!
Puzzle #909
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Reverse rainbow!
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 50
Olivia Rodrigo, “Good 4 U”, 2021, USA
Some modern riot grrrl elements wrapped in the package of a Disney pop princess. It actually makes it kinda fun to revisit teenage heartbreak. (“Like a damn sociopath!”)
youtu.be/gNi_6U5Pm_o?...
Olivia Rodrigo, “Good 4 U”, 2021, USA
Some modern riot grrrl elements wrapped in the package of a Disney pop princess. It actually makes it kinda fun to revisit teenage heartbreak. (“Like a damn sociopath!”)
youtu.be/gNi_6U5Pm_o?...
Olivia Rodrigo - good 4 u (Official Video)
YouTube video by OliviaRodrigoVEVO
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 50
Olivia Rodrigo, “Good 4 U”, 2021, USA
Some modern riot grrrl elements wrapped in the package of a Disney pop princess. It actually makes it kinda fun to revisit teenage heartbreak. (“Like a damn sociopath!”)
youtu.be/gNi_6U5Pm_o?...
Olivia Rodrigo, “Good 4 U”, 2021, USA
Some modern riot grrrl elements wrapped in the package of a Disney pop princess. It actually makes it kinda fun to revisit teenage heartbreak. (“Like a damn sociopath!”)
youtu.be/gNi_6U5Pm_o?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 49
Spiritual Cramp, “Herberts on Holiday”, 2023, US
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Ian Curtis fronted Franz Ferdinand and decided to write a 2-minute long mushy, sweet romantic pop song about his wife? Well here you go!
youtu.be/jQCpVroU0wU?...
Spiritual Cramp, “Herberts on Holiday”, 2023, US
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Ian Curtis fronted Franz Ferdinand and decided to write a 2-minute long mushy, sweet romantic pop song about his wife? Well here you go!
youtu.be/jQCpVroU0wU?...
Spiritual Cramp - Herberts On Holiday (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Spiritual Cramp
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 49
Spiritual Cramp, “Herberts on Holiday”, 2023, US
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Ian Curtis fronted Franz Ferdinand and decided to write a 2-minute long mushy, sweet romantic pop song about his wife? Well here you go!
youtu.be/jQCpVroU0wU?...
Spiritual Cramp, “Herberts on Holiday”, 2023, US
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Ian Curtis fronted Franz Ferdinand and decided to write a 2-minute long mushy, sweet romantic pop song about his wife? Well here you go!
youtu.be/jQCpVroU0wU?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 48
Wolf Alice, “Bloom Baby Bloom”, 2025, UK
I love how versatile the singer is, at times sounding breathy and angelic and at times screaming and growling, all with great precision.
youtu.be/lBGcloF8LIY?...
Wolf Alice, “Bloom Baby Bloom”, 2025, UK
I love how versatile the singer is, at times sounding breathy and angelic and at times screaming and growling, all with great precision.
youtu.be/lBGcloF8LIY?...
Wolf Alice - Bloom Baby Bloom (Official Video)
YouTube video by WolfAliceVEVO
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 48
Wolf Alice, “Bloom Baby Bloom”, 2025, UK
I love how versatile the singer is, at times sounding breathy and angelic and at times screaming and growling, all with great precision.
youtu.be/lBGcloF8LIY?...
Wolf Alice, “Bloom Baby Bloom”, 2025, UK
I love how versatile the singer is, at times sounding breathy and angelic and at times screaming and growling, all with great precision.
youtu.be/lBGcloF8LIY?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 47
Let’s Eat Grandma, “Happy New Year”, 2022, UK
Indie pop with a catchy hook, my favorite kind of music. Plus it’s a sweet celebration of best friendship with fireworks kicking in after the bridge, for a fun effect.
youtu.be/9R9qLldd7_U?...
Let’s Eat Grandma, “Happy New Year”, 2022, UK
Indie pop with a catchy hook, my favorite kind of music. Plus it’s a sweet celebration of best friendship with fireworks kicking in after the bridge, for a fun effect.
youtu.be/9R9qLldd7_U?...
Let's Eat Grandma - Happy New Year (Official Video)
YouTube video by LetsEatGrandmaVEVO
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 47
Let’s Eat Grandma, “Happy New Year”, 2022, UK
Indie pop with a catchy hook, my favorite kind of music. Plus it’s a sweet celebration of best friendship with fireworks kicking in after the bridge, for a fun effect.
youtu.be/9R9qLldd7_U?...
Let’s Eat Grandma, “Happy New Year”, 2022, UK
Indie pop with a catchy hook, my favorite kind of music. Plus it’s a sweet celebration of best friendship with fireworks kicking in after the bridge, for a fun effect.
youtu.be/9R9qLldd7_U?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 46
CHVRCHES ft. Robert Smith, "How Not to Drown", 2021, UK
So many interesting elements here: CHVRCHES embracing a rock sound; Robert Smith quietly echoing the bold first verse in the last minute, drowned by guitars; & one of my favorite choruses of late.
youtu.be/7U_LhzgwJ4U?...
CHVRCHES ft. Robert Smith, "How Not to Drown", 2021, UK
So many interesting elements here: CHVRCHES embracing a rock sound; Robert Smith quietly echoing the bold first verse in the last minute, drowned by guitars; & one of my favorite choruses of late.
youtu.be/7U_LhzgwJ4U?...
CHVRCHES, Robert Smith - How Not To Drown (Official Video)
YouTube video by ChvrchesVEVO
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 4:23 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 46
CHVRCHES ft. Robert Smith, "How Not to Drown", 2021, UK
So many interesting elements here: CHVRCHES embracing a rock sound; Robert Smith quietly echoing the bold first verse in the last minute, drowned by guitars; & one of my favorite choruses of late.
youtu.be/7U_LhzgwJ4U?...
CHVRCHES ft. Robert Smith, "How Not to Drown", 2021, UK
So many interesting elements here: CHVRCHES embracing a rock sound; Robert Smith quietly echoing the bold first verse in the last minute, drowned by guitars; & one of my favorite choruses of late.
youtu.be/7U_LhzgwJ4U?...
boygenius – Not Strong Enough (official music video)
YouTube video by boygenius
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 44
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”, 2024, USA
Feud with a Pulitzer Prize winning rapper, suffer the consequences.
youtu.be/TvqpiUlMsB4?...
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”, 2024, USA
Feud with a Pulitzer Prize winning rapper, suffer the consequences.
youtu.be/TvqpiUlMsB4?...
Kendrick Lamar Performs Not Like Us at Super Bowl LIX
YouTube video by JD Wavvvves
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 44
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”, 2024, USA
Feud with a Pulitzer Prize winning rapper, suffer the consequences.
youtu.be/TvqpiUlMsB4?...
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”, 2024, USA
Feud with a Pulitzer Prize winning rapper, suffer the consequences.
youtu.be/TvqpiUlMsB4?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 43
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”, 2025, USA
Theatrical, weird, and wonderful.
youtu.be/vBynw9Isr28?...
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”, 2025, USA
Theatrical, weird, and wonderful.
youtu.be/vBynw9Isr28?...
Lady Gaga - Abracadabra (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by LadyGagaVEVO
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 43
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”, 2025, USA
Theatrical, weird, and wonderful.
youtu.be/vBynw9Isr28?...
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”, 2025, USA
Theatrical, weird, and wonderful.
youtu.be/vBynw9Isr28?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 42
Taylor Swift, “All Too Well (10 min)”, 2020
Think what you will about her new album; there’s no denying the hold “You kept me like a secret, but I kept you like an oath” had on Swifties in 2020.
youtu.be/sRxrwjOtIag?...
Taylor Swift, “All Too Well (10 min)”, 2020
Think what you will about her new album; there’s no denying the hold “You kept me like a secret, but I kept you like an oath” had on Swifties in 2020.
youtu.be/sRxrwjOtIag?...
All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Taylor Swift
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 12:19 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 42
Taylor Swift, “All Too Well (10 min)”, 2020
Think what you will about her new album; there’s no denying the hold “You kept me like a secret, but I kept you like an oath” had on Swifties in 2020.
youtu.be/sRxrwjOtIag?...
Taylor Swift, “All Too Well (10 min)”, 2020
Think what you will about her new album; there’s no denying the hold “You kept me like a secret, but I kept you like an oath” had on Swifties in 2020.
youtu.be/sRxrwjOtIag?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 41
Melenas, “Bang”, 2023, Spain
Some great indie pop from Spain. Fans of Stereolab should take a listen.
youtu.be/v7TC6QZODBM?...
Melenas, “Bang”, 2023, Spain
Some great indie pop from Spain. Fans of Stereolab should take a listen.
youtu.be/v7TC6QZODBM?...
Melenas - Bang (Official Video)
YouTube video by Melenas
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 41
Melenas, “Bang”, 2023, Spain
Some great indie pop from Spain. Fans of Stereolab should take a listen.
youtu.be/v7TC6QZODBM?...
Melenas, “Bang”, 2023, Spain
Some great indie pop from Spain. Fans of Stereolab should take a listen.
youtu.be/v7TC6QZODBM?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 40
Jessie Ware, "Please", 2021, UK
This sounds like something I my friends and I would have went wild for at a school dance in 1993, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible.
youtu.be/-31FETutIr4?...
Jessie Ware, "Please", 2021, UK
This sounds like something I my friends and I would have went wild for at a school dance in 1993, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible.
youtu.be/-31FETutIr4?...
Jessie Ware - Please (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by JessieWareVEVO
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 40
Jessie Ware, "Please", 2021, UK
This sounds like something I my friends and I would have went wild for at a school dance in 1993, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible.
youtu.be/-31FETutIr4?...
Jessie Ware, "Please", 2021, UK
This sounds like something I my friends and I would have went wild for at a school dance in 1993, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible.
youtu.be/-31FETutIr4?...
Harry Styles - As It Was (Official Video)
YouTube video by HarryStylesVEVO
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 38
Mitski, “Love Me More”, 2022, USA
There’s such desperation, so much wanting, it sounds like we’re listening to a confession. Raw emotion wrapped in a perfect 80s-pop-song package. What a song.
youtu.be/P4J3Z9xgjWQ?...
Mitski, “Love Me More”, 2022, USA
There’s such desperation, so much wanting, it sounds like we’re listening to a confession. Raw emotion wrapped in a perfect 80s-pop-song package. What a song.
youtu.be/P4J3Z9xgjWQ?...
Mitski - Love Me More (Official Video)
YouTube video by MitskiVEVO
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 38
Mitski, “Love Me More”, 2022, USA
There’s such desperation, so much wanting, it sounds like we’re listening to a confession. Raw emotion wrapped in a perfect 80s-pop-song package. What a song.
youtu.be/P4J3Z9xgjWQ?...
Mitski, “Love Me More”, 2022, USA
There’s such desperation, so much wanting, it sounds like we’re listening to a confession. Raw emotion wrapped in a perfect 80s-pop-song package. What a song.
youtu.be/P4J3Z9xgjWQ?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 37
Rosé and Bruno Mars, “Apt”, 2024
This song is just good fun.
youtu.be/ekr2nIex040?...
Rosé and Bruno Mars, “Apt”, 2024
This song is just good fun.
youtu.be/ekr2nIex040?...
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ROSÉ
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 37
Rosé and Bruno Mars, “Apt”, 2024
This song is just good fun.
youtu.be/ekr2nIex040?...
Rosé and Bruno Mars, “Apt”, 2024
This song is just good fun.
youtu.be/ekr2nIex040?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 36
Cate Le Bon, "Moderation", Wales, 2021
Her ethereal voice floats surreal lyrics over a cool bass groove:
"I get by pushing poets aside
'Cause they can't beat the Mother of Pearl
I quit the earth
I'm out of my mind
And the fruit of it all"
youtu.be/M6a7WeVYnSs?...
Cate Le Bon, "Moderation", Wales, 2021
Her ethereal voice floats surreal lyrics over a cool bass groove:
"I get by pushing poets aside
'Cause they can't beat the Mother of Pearl
I quit the earth
I'm out of my mind
And the fruit of it all"
youtu.be/M6a7WeVYnSs?...
Cate Le Bon - Moderation (Official Video)
YouTube video by Cate Le Bon
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 36
Cate Le Bon, "Moderation", Wales, 2021
Her ethereal voice floats surreal lyrics over a cool bass groove:
"I get by pushing poets aside
'Cause they can't beat the Mother of Pearl
I quit the earth
I'm out of my mind
And the fruit of it all"
youtu.be/M6a7WeVYnSs?...
Cate Le Bon, "Moderation", Wales, 2021
Her ethereal voice floats surreal lyrics over a cool bass groove:
"I get by pushing poets aside
'Cause they can't beat the Mother of Pearl
I quit the earth
I'm out of my mind
And the fruit of it all"
youtu.be/M6a7WeVYnSs?...
Beyoncé - TEXAS HOLD 'EM (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by BeyoncéVEVO
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 33
Fiona Apple, "Shameika", 2020, USA
I'm normally drawn to Fiona Apple for her lyrics, but "Shameika" shows off what a talented musician and performer she is. That piano is played like a hurricane, and she absolutely rocks her vocal performance over it.
youtu.be/s4M8VqJkBWk?...
Fiona Apple, "Shameika", 2020, USA
I'm normally drawn to Fiona Apple for her lyrics, but "Shameika" shows off what a talented musician and performer she is. That piano is played like a hurricane, and she absolutely rocks her vocal performance over it.
youtu.be/s4M8VqJkBWk?...
Shameika- Fiona Apple (Live 2020) The New Yorker Festival
YouTube video by Daniela Sarahí
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 4:08 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 33
Fiona Apple, "Shameika", 2020, USA
I'm normally drawn to Fiona Apple for her lyrics, but "Shameika" shows off what a talented musician and performer she is. That piano is played like a hurricane, and she absolutely rocks her vocal performance over it.
youtu.be/s4M8VqJkBWk?...
Fiona Apple, "Shameika", 2020, USA
I'm normally drawn to Fiona Apple for her lyrics, but "Shameika" shows off what a talented musician and performer she is. That piano is played like a hurricane, and she absolutely rocks her vocal performance over it.
youtu.be/s4M8VqJkBWk?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 32
Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”, 2024
A fun, frothy song of the summer. My favorite bit is the wordplay - seems frivolous but is so hard to do well!
“That’s that me espresso”
“Walked in and dream-came-trued it for ya”
“My give-a-fucks are on vacation”
youtu.be/eVli-tstM5E?...
Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”, 2024
A fun, frothy song of the summer. My favorite bit is the wordplay - seems frivolous but is so hard to do well!
“That’s that me espresso”
“Walked in and dream-came-trued it for ya”
“My give-a-fucks are on vacation”
youtu.be/eVli-tstM5E?...
Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso
YouTube video by SabrinaCarpenterVEVO
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 32
Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”, 2024
A fun, frothy song of the summer. My favorite bit is the wordplay - seems frivolous but is so hard to do well!
“That’s that me espresso”
“Walked in and dream-came-trued it for ya”
“My give-a-fucks are on vacation”
youtu.be/eVli-tstM5E?...
Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”, 2024
A fun, frothy song of the summer. My favorite bit is the wordplay - seems frivolous but is so hard to do well!
“That’s that me espresso”
“Walked in and dream-came-trued it for ya”
“My give-a-fucks are on vacation”
youtu.be/eVli-tstM5E?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 31
Beabadoobee, “Beaches”, 2024, UK/Philippines
This one has such a warm nostalgic feel. Listening to it is like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold rainy day.
youtu.be/nNXSSfSmbao?...
Beabadoobee, “Beaches”, 2024, UK/Philippines
This one has such a warm nostalgic feel. Listening to it is like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold rainy day.
youtu.be/nNXSSfSmbao?...
beabadoobee - Beaches (Official Video)
YouTube video by beabadoobeeVEVO
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 31
Beabadoobee, “Beaches”, 2024, UK/Philippines
This one has such a warm nostalgic feel. Listening to it is like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold rainy day.
youtu.be/nNXSSfSmbao?...
Beabadoobee, “Beaches”, 2024, UK/Philippines
This one has such a warm nostalgic feel. Listening to it is like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold rainy day.
youtu.be/nNXSSfSmbao?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 30
SZA, “Kill Bill”, 2023, USA
Layers of soft dreamy vocals over a synthy, groovy beat. And wryly funny lyrics: I might kill my ex / Not the best idea / His new girlfriend’s next”.
youtu.be/MSRcC626prw?...
SZA, “Kill Bill”, 2023, USA
Layers of soft dreamy vocals over a synthy, groovy beat. And wryly funny lyrics: I might kill my ex / Not the best idea / His new girlfriend’s next”.
youtu.be/MSRcC626prw?...
SZA - Kill Bill (Official Video)
YouTube video by SZAVEVO
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 30
SZA, “Kill Bill”, 2023, USA
Layers of soft dreamy vocals over a synthy, groovy beat. And wryly funny lyrics: I might kill my ex / Not the best idea / His new girlfriend’s next”.
youtu.be/MSRcC626prw?...
SZA, “Kill Bill”, 2023, USA
Layers of soft dreamy vocals over a synthy, groovy beat. And wryly funny lyrics: I might kill my ex / Not the best idea / His new girlfriend’s next”.
youtu.be/MSRcC626prw?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 29
Ariana Grande, “We Can’t Be Friends (wait for your love), 2024, USA
I don’t listen to a lot of Ariana, but I find myself singing this one in the car quite a lot. (It’s tough. Girl has some range!)
youtu.be/KNtJGQkC-WI?...
Ariana Grande, “We Can’t Be Friends (wait for your love), 2024, USA
I don’t listen to a lot of Ariana, but I find myself singing this one in the car quite a lot. (It’s tough. Girl has some range!)
youtu.be/KNtJGQkC-WI?...
Ariana Grande - we can't be friends (wait for your love) (official music video)
YouTube video by ArianaGrandeVevo
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 29
Ariana Grande, “We Can’t Be Friends (wait for your love), 2024, USA
I don’t listen to a lot of Ariana, but I find myself singing this one in the car quite a lot. (It’s tough. Girl has some range!)
youtu.be/KNtJGQkC-WI?...
Ariana Grande, “We Can’t Be Friends (wait for your love), 2024, USA
I don’t listen to a lot of Ariana, but I find myself singing this one in the car quite a lot. (It’s tough. Girl has some range!)
youtu.be/KNtJGQkC-WI?...
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 28
Rema & Selena Gomez, “Calm Down”, 2022, Nigeria / USA
Both versions of this song are pretty great. But the remix featuring Selena Gomez has an extra layer of depth and richness to it. A well-deserved monster hit.
youtu.be/WcIcVapfqXw?...
Rema & Selena Gomez, “Calm Down”, 2022, Nigeria / USA
Both versions of this song are pretty great. But the remix featuring Selena Gomez has an extra layer of depth and richness to it. A well-deserved monster hit.
youtu.be/WcIcVapfqXw?...
Rema, Selena Gomez - Calm Down (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SelenaGomezVEVO
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 28
Rema & Selena Gomez, “Calm Down”, 2022, Nigeria / USA
Both versions of this song are pretty great. But the remix featuring Selena Gomez has an extra layer of depth and richness to it. A well-deserved monster hit.
youtu.be/WcIcVapfqXw?...
Rema & Selena Gomez, “Calm Down”, 2022, Nigeria / USA
Both versions of this song are pretty great. But the remix featuring Selena Gomez has an extra layer of depth and richness to it. A well-deserved monster hit.
youtu.be/WcIcVapfqXw?...