Top Hits, this June

Chart topping hits this week through time

Episode Transcript

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Hello, listeners, I cannot thank you enough for tuning in
for another episode of the Music Playlist Podcast, a show
dedicated to these soundtracks of our lives. Today's episode is
somewhat of a continuation from last week's episode. Although it's

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not critical that you go back, you have missed some
good stuff. We started a top Billboard hits of May
throughout the years, trying to get some of those springtime
hits going get the springtime vibe. We're going to pick

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it up today with Neon Dreams by The Chainsmokers was
released just this past year. It peaked at number four
on the Billboard Hot one hundred. Neon Dreams is a
song about chasing dreams in the city that Never sleeps,

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blending nostalgia with ambition. It's got a signature electronic pop
sound with catchy hooks and scynth heavy drops. Neon Dreams
is a club favorite that became the backdrop for summer parties.

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Gravity by Sam Smith, released last year, reached number six
on the Billboard Hot one hundred. Gravity is a soulful
ballad about feeling weighed down by love's complexities. Its smooth
piano accompaniment with a gradual build into orchestral swells. It's

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acclaimed for Smith's vocal range and emotional delivery. Next on
the lists, Wildfire by Imagined Dragons, released last year, debuted
at number seven on Billboard Hot one hundred. It's an

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anthemic track about resilience and rising from challenges. It features
driving percussion and powerful guitar riffs, creating a stadium ready atmosphere.
Wildfire became a go to song for motivational sports montages.

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Midnight City by Lord peaked at number five on the
Billboard Hot one hundred. It explores urban un loneliness in
the search for connection. Midnight City features dreamy synth pop
with reverb heavy vocals. It's known for its ethereal music

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video and introspective lyrics. Phoenix by s z A was
released in May twenty one of last year. It reached
number eight on the Billboard Hot one hundred. It is
a song of reburthen self empowerment, symbolizing rising from the ashes.

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Its smooth R and B influence with atmospheric backing vocals
and is widely embraced as an empowering anthem Next on
our list, Eclipse by Black Pink. Eclipse debuted at number

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three on the Billboard Hot one hundred. It's a fierce
track about unapologetic confidence and power. Eclipse combines K pop
with E, d M, and trap influences. Eclipse had massive
streaming numbers and global fan engagement. Maroon five gave us

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Lonely Hearts Club, which peaked at number ten on the
Billboard Hot one hundred. Lonely Hearts Club reflects on love
lost and the longing for championship. It features upbeat pop
rock with catchy hooks and guitar riffs. Lonely Hearts Club

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is frequently played on mainstream radio and during summer festivals.
Reckless by Charlie Pooth reached number nine on the Billboard
Hot one hundred. Pooth captured the excitement and regret of
impulsive decisions with Reckless. It features synthpop with rhythmic claps

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and vibrant melodies. Recklesses noted for its catchy chorus and
relatable lyrics. And next up, silver Lining by Olivia Rorigo
peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot one hundred.
It included themes of navigating heartbreak while clinging to moments

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of hope and clarity. It's a piano driven ballad with
subtle orchestral swells. Silver Lining was praised for its emotional
vulnerability and vocal strength. Friction by the week End reached
number five on the Billboard Hot one hundred. It's a

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dark tale of emotional push and pull in toxic relationships.
It features synth heavy vibe with a retro eighty's influences
and atmospheric tones. It's popular among fans of the Weekend's cinematic,
moody pop. Venus in Bloom by Lena del Rey debuted

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at number eight on the Billboard Hot one hundred. It
features romanticism, mythology, and it's about personal transformation. It's god
dreamlike orchestration with vintage textures and echo effects. Venus in
Bloom is widely discussed for its poetic lyrics and surreal visuals.

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Louder Now by Megan D. Stellon peaked at number three
on the Billboard Hot one hundred. It features self expression, defiance,
and pride and identity through a bold and base heavy
beat with rapid fire flow. It became viral. TikTok anthem

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with countless remixes. Share In brought us Tidepool, which reached
number seven on the Billboard Hot one hundred. It's a
song about love and emotional vulnerability using coastal imagery. It
features gentle acoustic melodies with layered harmonies. Tidepool was used

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in numerous romantic video montages and wedding playlists. Next up,
City of Glass by Tame Impaula. City of Glass peaked
at number ten on the Billboard Hot one hundred. It
features themes of urban isolation and introspection in a technologically
connected world. It's full of psychedelic sense, layered reverb, and

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experimental rhythms. City of Glass was admired by critics for
pushing sonic boundaries and inspiring fan art and remixes. Post
Malone brought us High Voltage, which reached number four on
the Billboard Hot one hundreds. A high energy ode to

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night life, adrenaline, and risk taking. High Voltage is a
rock confused hip hop track with electric guitar over lais
and booming bass. High Voltage became a sports arena favorite
and was featured in major energy drinkads. Grace Abrams brought

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us Digital Love Story, debuted at number nine on the
Billboard Hot one hundred. It features themes of romantic tension
through the lenses of modern communication. Digital Love Story is
minless synth pop with a nostalgic two thousands filter. It
sparked online discourse on dating in the digital age. Thunder

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Flowers from Coal Play peaked at number seven on the
Billboard Hot one hundred. It features themes of beauty born
from adversity nature as metaphor for emotion. Its production style
features lush arrangements with soaring vocals and ambient textures. Thunderflowers

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was used in climate focused campaigns and nature documentaries. Mirror
Ball Heart from Taylor Swift topped the Billboard Hot one
hundred for two consecutive weeks. It features themes of fragility
in the spotlight, as well as love and reflection. Mirror

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Ballhart as the ethereal indie pop blended with synth driven courses.
Its dominated social media and inspired themed fanned events. Starlit
Eyes by Dojo Cat reached number six on the Billboard
Hot one hundred. Glamour, Mystique, and Late Night Longing all

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wrapped up in this space see R and B. With
funk elements and catchy pop hooks, It inspired fashion trends
and popular choreography on social media. Unfortunately, folks, that's all
the time that we've got, but for today's episode of
the Music Playlist podcast. I hope you've enjoyed this episode.

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What's playing on your Spotify? Until next time? I can't
thank you enough for listening, and until then,