One of my list’s newer bands, these guys burst on the scene in the best possible way with this rock/electro/glam/hybrid.
44. Hurts - Stay
The first of several songs on the countdown from the group formerly known as Daggers. This is a big, dramatic ballad done right.
43. Example - Last Ones Standing
It’s all about that thundering opening. He found a way to make what can be a niche sound into something stadium-filling. His best single.
42. Tove Styrke - White Light Moment
The Swedish Idol alum proves that she’s the coolest of the cool with this stately electro anthem. Best thing she’s done by far.
41. Marina & The Diamonds - I Am Not A Robot
So good it was released twice. This delicate, icy ballad pushes “quirky” to just the right level. I love it when it takes off at the end.
