Ah, hello. So you made it here then. What took you?

I’M JUST KIDDING! I’m not trying to turn anyone away.

Welcome to the page where you can see my constantly updated Contenders List as each calendar year progresses. This, of course, is the 2024 edition. Yep, something I’ll have to edit with each passing year, but whatever.

The list above will always be on Public view from Spotify, so come check it out as frequently and as often as you’d like.

Everything that you see here has a chance to make my year end Top 20. Understand that everything here is much loved and appreciated, and chances are that you’ll see some accompanying ‘kind words’ on my Facebook companion page.

Listen up there. View down below. And enjoy!

Sage Todz – Respectfully. Always at least one track that comes through to contend when I finalise my FOCUS Wales plans. This continues the tradition.

Evrah Rose – The Great Deceiver. A top tune from a top person.

Jamie xx – Baddy On The Floor (ft Honey Dijon). Feel that pulsating beat.

Aisha Kigs – Fire Hazard. She’s in-formal-ly known as the baddest in Wales.

porij – Unpredictable. Could do a potential ‘double’ of being in my Top 20 Tracks and a possible Top 10 Albums list.

Millie Manders and The Shutup – Can I Get Off? Very powerful message contained within.

YACHT – Eve Babitz. Interesting history lesson behind it if you didn’t already know the background.

The Menstrual Cramps – Abortion. This one clearly isn’t going to be cuddly.

Lambrini Girls – God’s Country. A damning indictment on the current state of the UK.

Stray Twin – Divine Energy (ft Ambiere). Great production, and the singer is pretty cool too.

Static Lives – Rush. An exciting debut from a promising band.

CLT DRP – Until You Showed Me. Love love LOVE this band.

MADITRONIQUE – Are You Gonna? Umm…YES!!!!!

Sans Froid – The Still. Another quality effort from a long term favourite.

The Empty Page – Cock of the Fifth Year. Hard hitting and no nonsense.

Cosmic Ninja – Manic Insanity. All that, and pretty frantic too.

Vacations – Over You. Hadn’t heard of them prior to 2024, glad to finally make the acquaintance.

Kittie – Eyes Wide Open. Like it heavy? Then you’ve come to the right place.

re6ce – LUVsick! (ft ThxSoMch). Sometimes you just like things to be cool and uncomplicated. This fits the bill.

Lola Young – Wish You Were Dead. Still trying to figure out how I somehow missed hearing about her before 2024.

Chemtrails – Bang Bang. Find a better video this year that better fits the lyrics of the song. Go ahead, I’ll wait.