Destra Garcia ~ Was definitely hoping for a standout chorus, but it didn't really happen. It was an ok quirky song, but Lucy was definitely her peak. Fun start tho.
Nicole Miler ~ Maan, do I wish this lived up to the potential it had - I liked the hauntingness of the pre-chorus, but what follows is just...weird. There were no real highlights here.
BLAYA ~ She sounds like she's bossing me around, trying to get me to do my chores. Its alright but a little one-note...unsure if I'll remember it.
Dami Im ~ Whilst a very meaningful song, why has she and her powerful vocal been wasted on it? Just sounds like any other unoriginal 90s/00s ballad. Sorry Dami...we know what you're capable of really.
Gabriella ~ I mean. the first verse was bad, thank god the chorus came in and had at least SOMETHING about it. It flows well overall, easily the most solid effort up to now.
LYRA ~ I really like her vocal! A bit like the last song, the verses didn;t set a lot in stone, but the chorus is pretty cool. A lil formulaic, but a decent listen all the same.
Matt Nathanson ~ Oh looord how vanilla, and yet I enjoyed this far more than I thought I would. Nothing original about it - theres probs about 30 like this that play at work - but his voice is nice. The whole song is just nice. Is nice enough for points? w8nsee xo
Iveta Mukuchyan ~ I never did get the LoveWave hype, but I appreciate that she always lays on a production. Iveta and Dami together again also! This one is fun, and while EDM drops are probably getting overdone, I still kinda like them. Not in love with it, still cool tho.
AVEC ~ OWW I'm digging this, like her vocal and the buildup. Think a bit more could have been done with the chorus, but w/e I'm sold overall.
Fleur East ~ Did not know she had a new release out, yknow! Ugh its annoyingly GOOD, especially in dat chorus. Possible contender for her second W? Meybz meybz. Very catchy.
MARINA ~ Although I've always found her soo weird, I can't deny she has some interestig vocal tones. I kid of enjoyed the more ethnopop feel to this, and [unusual for a song of this tempo] it held my interest well. Cute!
DIAMOND PLATINUMZ ~ For a rap song to do remotely well in TSC, there'd really have to be a good proportion of participants into the genre, which to my knowledge, there really aren't. This isn't BAD, but there's too much fkin autotune. Sounds like it SHOULD be a chilled summer jam.
ILIRA ~ In terms of the lyrics - not my thing AT all, but i cannot deny, that chorus is pretty good [and was unexpected]. Its alreet, just a bit cheap.
ROSALIA ~ Sack your producer. Too many random Spanish phrases flung out willy nilly, not enough .. song. Might be for others, but natforme.
Lizzo ~ Starting to hear this on the radio! Wasn't sure at first listen, but its significantly grown on me, REALLY loving the vintage disco in the track. Probably may get her her long awaited W, and I'd be fine if it did. Dunno whats going on wth her vocal in the verses, mind. .. .
Electric Fields ~ I'm actually surprised this didn't get through [despite actually stanning the kings, Sheppard...] as it bears resemblance to Toy by Netta for me. Not THAT keen on the verses, but the chorus is hugely worth waiting for. Will do well.
Greyson Chance ~ From a typical stance, this song is more up my alley BUT... the lyrics seem to worsen as the song goes on, and the chorus isnt as strong as it could be. There's also a lot of swearing... not into it.
RIKA ~ Its fine, but its just so painfully generic and unmemorable imo.
Weathers ~ His vocal is super familiar, but I can't think who he reminds me of. Ooooh its angsty, nice change in pace. Most deffs here for this overall.
CLC ~ Definitely not the kpop for me, sorryyy. Very twee and cheapish. Funky backing beat though.
AU/RA ~ Abit like Panic Room, it might sound better when Camelphat get their hands on it [and I'm not even crazy into them!] As it is, issa no...very weird and dull chorus, and just how does one 'stay emoji'?
Bring Me The Horizon ~ I got bored of this if I'm honest, its a FINE song, I just wish the chorus took off that bit more. Pop-punk in general is a genre I struggle with due to jarring vocals and lack of real oomph usually.
Marie-Mai ~ LOL, Felix ensuring we're fully exposed, and to never forget her existence :P It has a very cool chorus, but its probably among her weaker ones for me. Still infinitely superior to COBRA.
Ben Hazlewood ~ Another one of those 'now whoo does he remind me of?' songs. I like a surprising chorus, pretty cool overall.
Matoma ~ Wowww, nice hook to this one. Real bop.
Openside ~ Ayyy synth hii! I liked this one, it grew as it went on. Pretty good sonwgriting, edm and synth, not much not to like here.
Austin Mahone ~ New Jack Swing is back?! xD I expected to hate this but it actually seemed to grow on me? Issa bit [lot] dated though, and as theres some real quality coming thru, I'm unsure if it'll get points...we'll see.
LION BABE ~ Really not keen on this, the vocals are completely off in ratio to the backing track. Poor production.
The Blue Stones ~ A littleee gappier than it shoud have been, just making it slightly harder to get into. Its overall a well executed song for the genre though, and a nice change in pace...pretty good, punchy.
ROZES ~ Damn heck of a lot of strength in the chorus. For my usual taste its a little slow, but its the chorus that saves this from being boring, and 'makes' the song overall. Good vocal too.
Raja Kumari ~ This a no.