01) Matilda Pearl - BOOT - didnt really like this at all in the semi, dont really like this here either. confused it qualified over quality but ALAS... its going for a retro vibe but it sounds kinda disjointed. not really a fan but surprisingly NOT the worst qualifier from semi 1.
02) Greya - BOOT - is this the female equivalent to all those netflix cinematic trailer pop rock songs that get entered from time to time? im not really keen on those to begin with so i dont really care for this one either.
03) Paige Cavell - TOOT - theres the talent... there it is. had this on loop alongside another semi 1 q for the entire week. its VERY basic and bare bones but i dont know what is it about xenomania, all of their songs are growers. thoroughly liked this in the semi, like it even more here. its good!
04) Loviet - TOOT - another grower, and probably a contender? just a very solid, well-executed indie pop track, and probably one of my favorites of this week. the definition of a grower.
05) KilliT - TOOT - i dont understand people's gripe with this song? bibbles did what she had to do. this song completely took me by surprise in the semi, the type of straight bop that makes me wanna get a trucker hat and create multi accounts on rateyourmusic.com and give five stars to every pink floyd album ever made. yeah i actually enjoyed this LOL
06) GRANT - TOOT - ah, this is pwetty. kinda faded into the background after a certain point but it was very pleasant background music! looove that chorus.
07) Isac Elliot - TOOT - had this on my list of potentials, but i would never send a male to TSC unless i absolutely MUST. definetly better than most of his songs and it's definetly solid. will probably do well here.
08) Genelle - TOOT - this started off REALLY WELL with that slick production and the verses were really popping off but the chorus really lets it down. could've been a banger but by the end it just turned into cute background music you'd hear being blasted at a h&m. not bad by any means but could've been better.
09) Anja Kotar - TOOT - speaking of not bad by any means but could've been better...!! also had this on my list of potentials FOREVER but never thought about sending it because of THAT chorus. i've slowly warmed up to it but it's still a little jarring. really, the verses are where it's at. its good but it really could've been better.
10) Fenech Soler - BOOT - kinda surprised this qualified in the first place? see, i dont hate this, but that production STILL grates me. i just cba w the whole song really, sorry to this man and what not.
11) The Ella Sisters - NOOT - as far as car-themed songs go, it's definetly NOT "vroom vroom" by charli xcx. think i felt this more in the semi, its a fine scandipop song i guess.
12) Mysie - TOOT - ...where did THIS come from??? its so mesmerizing and haunting in a sense. definetly brings something to the table other than a white girl doing white girl pop, and for that i APPRECIATE it! really good entry, this took me by surprise lmaoo.
13) LULLANAS - BOOT - i think theres a key to making songs like these not dreadful and boring and sadly these girls dont have said key. im just really bored.
14) Meiju Suvas - BOOT - i actually thought this was fine at first but i... honestly hate this on a second listen? i was expecting bigger camp. very disappointed cause its kinda just basic trash :/
15) Lisa Børud - TOOT - this literally couldnt be any whiter nor breadier(sp?) but i think what really sells it for ME -- i said i FELT -- is when the production suddenly gets electro on the chorus. the severe lashings i get from ms børud shouting that theres no me without you while that beat just shreds my scalp. kinda joyous in a way.
16) GRRRL PRTY x BIONIK - BOOT - i like lizzo but meh i didnt really feel this. its very OKAY but im not keen on the beat nor the male presence in this song. she has done better and lets hope she will continue doing better.
17) Anna Straker - TOOT - this DIVA. yet ANOTHER song that was on my list of potentials and i kinda regret not sending it. the kind of faggy poppers anthem i need. wish it went off harder but no denying it's solid, one of my faves of the week for sure.
18) Ayoni - TOOT - oh, this was stunning. slow-tempo songs, specially like these with no beat whatsoever, have a very slim chance of doing well with me but i guess im in the mood for this LOL. not sure if this will make my top 10 but i really did like it.
19) Ellysse Mason - TOOT - winona oaks vocal twin sister? i see it! i liked this buuut the song felt a little sparse in places and i wish it had more of a punch to it. nitpicks aside, its pretty good! another contender i feel?
20) IOLITE - BOOT - i really have nothing to say about this besides giving kudos to dan for somehow managing to write more than two sentences on ... this boring piece of edm shlock.
21) DITA - BOOT - honey dijon died for YOUR sins.
22) Gia Farrell - BOOT - i think i gave this a pass in the semi for not being horrible but... second time around i think i might have been wrong to make that judgement. its a little shit isnt it? its not even fun mess. very blah.
23) R.O.E. - TOOT - YES! YES! ABSOLUTELY! i was very much so pleased this song qualified. on loop for most of the week and i really do enjoy it, although its a bit out of its depth compared to some of the songs here. nevertheless, really good and lush. love love looove.
24) chloe mk - BOOT - i have come to accept that im just never gonna like whatever this particular blonde white girl puts out, and that is OKAY.