Sam's Best of 2024: A Musical Journey Through Emerging Sounds and Nostalgic Favorites

Matt and Sam begin to wind down another season of the show by presenting Sam's top 12 of 2024.We begin by spotlighting how tracks like LCD Sound System's "X-Ray Eyes" can unexpectedly grow on us, capturing our affection over time.  We explore the energizing appeal of Imagine Dragons' "Eyes Closed" and the emotional depth found in Kyle's "Sweetest Thing," showcasing the diverse range of sounds that struck a chord with listeners.  And who could forget the infectious collaboration of Fred again.., Anderson .Paak, and Chica with their earworm "Places to Be"?2024 was also a year of evolution and fresh voices in the music scene. Dive into the creative shifts of Vampire Weekend, the Black Keys, and Linkin Park, each bringing something novel to the table. The introduction of Emily Armstrong to Linkin Park's lineup and the rise of young jazz sensation Samara Joy mark significant changes in the industry, while Charli XCX's acclaimed track "Everything is Romantic" rounds out Sam's top picks. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-samers-best-of-2024-new-music/pl.u-jENLpsV3KAB12. x-ray eyes by LCD Soundsystem11. Eyes Closed by Imagine Dragons10. Sweetest Thing by KYLE9. Triumph by Bishop Briggs8. Good People by Mumford & Sons & Pharell Williams7. THE DEVIL I KNOW by Dorothy6. places to be by Fred again, Anderson .Paak, & CHIKA5. Classical by Vampire Weeknd4. Beautiful People (Stay High) by The Black Keys3. The Emptiness Machine by LINKIN PARK2. Autumn Nocturne by Samara Joy1. Everything is romantic by Charli xcxGo to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!  Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!