April 22, 2024

Happy Earth Day Neuphorians!

Tay Tay’s release of “The Tortured Poets Department” was the center of attention for this biweek period (or should I say "Fortnight").  Given that every publication under the sun, has reviewed “Tortured Poets….”, I won’t offer my own take, but interestingly the reviews appear to be more mixed than her past 3 LP releases.  Still, her fans’ reaction isn’t mixed as songs from “Tortured Poets….” comprise all of the Global Apple Music Top 10 most streamed songs and 8 of the Top10 for Spotify.  I have included only 1 track from “Tortured Poets….” but will likely include another in May- once I digest the 31-song LP.

As compared to the relatively subdued April 8 playlist, April 21 packs more of a punch, but the darker urgency later in the playlist may not be for everyone….

Turning toward the Global Billboard charts, Neuphoria playlist alum songs dominate the top spots, with “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone (#1), “Too Sweet” by Hozier (#2), “i like the way you kiss me” by Artemas (#3), “We Can’t Be Friends” by Ari Grande (#5), “Magnetic” by ILLIT (#6), “Texas Hold ‘Em” by Beyonce (#8) and “Gata Only” by FloyyMenor X Cris Mj (#10).

If you wish to vote, please submit your votes by EOD Saturday, May 4, in either the playlist comments section or via email.