Beabadoobee’s “Beaches” Stays Afloat at #1 as Hozier Makes a splash at #2
Top 50 Alt-Pop Music Tracks for the Week Ending August 18, 2024
Beabadoobee’s “Beaches” continues to gain in its second week at #1, with 24% more points than Hozier’s impressive new entry at #2, “Nobody’s Soldier.” The Killers’ “Bright Lights” rises from #10 to #3 in its second week, with their Las Vegas residency beginning this week, followed by Foster The People’s new single, “See You In The Afterlife” debuting at #4. Father John Misty’s “I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All” drops to #5 after peaking last week at #2.
Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. rises from #9 to #6 with “Here’s the Thing,” from their fourth album, ROMANCE, scheduled for release on August 23, 2024. Radiohead side-project The Smile leaps to #7 this week after debuting at #17 last week with their new single, “Don’t Get Me Started.” Jack White, renowned for his distinctive contributions to rock music as the frontman of the White Stripes, drops from #6 to #8 with ‘That’s How I’m Feeling,’ a track from his latest album No Name. The former #1, “Kinky,” from East London’s bby, drops from #4 to #9, followed by Australian psych-rockers King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s “Field of Vision,” which jumps from #22 to #10.
#1 Beabadoobee — “Beaches”
Beabadoobee’s single, “Beaches,” continues its reign at the top of the Alt-Pop Music Chart, marking its second week at #1. Released on August 7, 2024, “Beaches” is part of her forthcoming third studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, which is set for release on August 16, 2024, via Dirty Hit. The track has quickly gained traction across multiple streaming platforms and is prominently featured on playlists such as Apple’s Alt Pop and Breaking Alternative, Deezer’s New Alternative, Spotify’s Front Page Indie, Lorem, Pigeons and Planes, and Amazon’s Fresh Alternative. Beabadoobee, whose real name is Beatrice Laus, penned “Beaches” while recording at Rick Rubin’s iconic Shangri-La studio in Malibu. The tranquil surroundings heavily influenced the song’s themes, which revolve around finding peace and clarity in the present moment.
#2 Hozier — “Nobody’s Soldier”
“Nobody’s Soldier,” from Hozier’s Unaired EP, was released on August 16, 2024, under the Rubyworks and Universal Music labels and debuts on the chart at #2. The song, which addresses themes of resistance and defiance, was first performed live during Hozier’s headlining set at Lollapalooza 2024 on August 1st. Hozier, whose real name is Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, first gained international acclaim with his debut single “Take Me to Church” in 2013. In 2024, Hozier continued to make waves in the music industry with the success of his single “Too Sweet,” which became his first number-one hit in Ireland, the US, and the UK.
#4 Foster the People — “See You in the Afterlife”
“See You in the Afterlife” is the opening track from Foster the People’s fourth studio album, Paradise State of Mind, released on August 16, 2024. Produced by Mark Foster, Isom Innis, and Riley McIntyre, the song addresses themes of existential reflection and societal challenges. The album, recorded between 2022 and 2024, marks the band’s return after a seven-year gap since their previous full-length release. Paradise State of Mind incorporates elements of disco, funk, and indie pop, reflecting the band’s interest in the music of the late 1970s while exploring contemporary issues. The album is notable for being the band’s first release under Atlantic Records and the first without longtime drummer Mark Pontius. “See You in the Afterlife” follows the #5 debut of their last single, “Chasing Low Vibrations” on July 28, 2024.
#14 Flying Lotus — “Garmonbozia”
Flying Lotus’s new track “Garmonbozia” enters the chart at #14 this week. The song, released on August 16, 2024, through Warp Records, is inspired by David Lynch’s Twin Peaks series. “Garmonbozia” is a term from Twin Peaks that represents pain and sorrow, and it appears in the show as a mysterious creamed corn-like substance consumed by the spirits of the Black Lodge. This track features vocals by Flying Lotus himself, which is a notable departure from his usual instrumental focus. “Garmonbozia” is Flying Lotus’s first solo single since his 2022 release “The Room.” In addition to his music career, Steven Ellison (Flying Lotus) has been involved in various other projects, including composing the score for the Netflix anime series Yasuke and directing and scoring the upcoming sci-fi horror film Ash, starring Aaron Paul and Eiza González. The single was released ahead of his scheduled performances at several European music festivals, including All Points East in London and OFF DAYS in Hamburg and Berlin.
#15 Del Water Gap — “Purple Teeth, The Bravery”
Del Water Gap’s new single, “Purple Teeth, The Bravery,” debuts at #15 this week. The track is the first release from the deluxe edition of his 2023 album, I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet, which was officially released on August 16, 2024, by Mom + Pop Music. This song explores the aftermath of using alcohol to gain courage, only to face regret the next day. “Purple Teeth, The Bravery” joins other tracks on the deluxe edition, including a new song titled “Midas” and a live recording of “Doll House,” a fan favorite from his live performances while supporting Niall Horan. The original album, inspired by a note in a William Carlos Williams poetry book belonging to Del Water Gap’s grandfather, features contributions from Arlo Parks and Clairo and was co-produced by Sammy Witte and Ethan Gruska.
Top 50 Alt-Pop Music Tracks for the week ending August 18, 2024
| TW | LW | 2W | 3W | Artist | Title
|:-------:|:-------:|:-------:|:-------:|----------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| 1 | 1 | (new) | | beabadoobee | Beaches
| 2 | (new) | | | Hozier | Nobody's Soldier
| 3 | 10 | (new) | | The Killers | Bright Lights
| 4 | (new) | | | Foster The People | See You In The Afterlife
| 5 | 2 | 10 | (new) | Father John Misty | I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All
| 6 | 9 | (new) | | Fontaines D.C. | Here's the Thing
| 7 | 17 | (new) | | The Smile | Don't Get Me Started
| 8 | 6 | 16 | (new) | Jack White | That's How I'm Feeling
| 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | bby | Kinky
| 10 | 22 | (new) | | King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | Field of Vision
| 11 | 3 | 6 | (new) | Soccer Mommy | M
| 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | Clairo | Sexy to Someone
| 13 | 19 | (new) | | Adrianne Lenker | Once a Bunch
| 14 | (new) | | | Flying Lotus | Garmonbozia
| 15 | (new) | | | Del Water Gap | Purple Teeth, The Bravery
| 16 | 5 | (new) | | Rex Orange County | The Table
| 17 | 20 | 11 | 9 | Fontaines D.C. | Favourite
| 18 | (new) | | | Lola Young | Flicker of Light
| 19 | 11 | 7 | 6 | The Beaches | Takes One To Know One
| 20 | 24 | 1 | 4 | Remi Wolf | Soup
| 21 | 21 | 8 | 11 | Royel Otis | Nack Nostalgia
| 22 | 14 | 13 | (new) | Haley Heynderickx | Seed of a Seed
| 23 | 28 | 24 | (new) | Jamie xx,The Avalanches | All You Children
| 24 | 7 | 17 | (new) | MJ Lenderman | Joker Lips
| 25 | 44 | (new) | | Phantogram | Happy Again
| 26 | 38 | (new) | | FINNEAS | For Cryin' Out Loud!
| 27 | 8 | 29 | (new) | Snail Mail | Tonight, Tonight
| 28 | 12 | (new) | | The Dare | You're Invited
| 29 | 32 | 32 | (new) | Suki Waterhouse | Blackout Drunk
| 30 | 23 | 3 | 2 | Clairo | Add Up My Love
| 31 | 112 | (new) | | Luna Li | Bon Voyage
| 32 | (new) | | | Michigander | Giving Up
| 33 | (new) | | | Ginger Root | Only You
| 34 | 30 | 22 | 20 | Magdalena Bay | Image
| 35 | 48 | 34 | 45 | Artemas | dirty little secret
| 36 | (new) | | | Wishy | Persuasion
| 37 | 42 | 15 | 31 | Royel Otis | Linger - SiriusXM Session
| 38 | 46 | 39 | 311 | Charli xcx | Apple
| 39 | 25 | 21 | 18 | Suki Waterhouse | Supersad
| 40 | 37 | 23 | (new) | Charli xcx,Billie Eilish | Guess featuring Billie Eilish
| 41 | 33 | 25 | 28 | The Japanese House | :)
| 42 | 70 | (new) | | Lunar Vacation | Tom
| 43 | RE | 59 | 36 | Cults | Onions
| 44 | 26 | 14 | 8 | Glass Animals | Show Pony
| 45 | 72 | 73 | 79 | The Marías | No One Noticed
| 46 | (new) | | | ratbag | pinky boy
| 47 | 45 | 31 | 25 | Clairo | Nomad
| 48 | (new) | | | Bishop Briggs | Mona Lisa On A Mattress
| 49 | 67 | 83 | 121 | Dominic Fike | misses
| 50 | 36 | 28 | 13 | Beach Bunny | VertigoThe Alt-Pop Music Top 50 chart is compiled using a comprehensive blend of data from streaming platforms, radio airplay, and specialty radio programming. These sources represent programming that emphasizes new music discovery. Follow to stay updated with the latest alt-pop music news and charts at Alt-Pop Music.
Top 50 Alt-Pop Music Tracks for the Week Ending August 18, 2024
- beabadoobee — “Beaches”
- Hozier — “Nobody’s Soldier”
- The Killers — “Bright Lights”
- Foster The People — “See You In The Afterlife”
- Father John Misty — “I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All”
- Fontaines D.C. — “Here’s the Thing”
- The Smile — “Don’t Get Me Started”
- Jack White — “That’s How I’m Feeling”
- bby — “Kinky”
- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard — “Field of Vision”
- Soccer Mommy — “M”
- Clairo — “Sexy to Someone”
- Adrianne Lenker — “Once a Bunch”
- Flying Lotus — “Garmonbozia”
- Del Water Gap — “Purple Teeth, The Bravery”
- Rex Orange County — “The Table”
- Fontaines D.C. — “Favourite”
- Lola Young — “Flicker of Light”
- The Beaches — “Takes One To Know One”
- Remi Wolf — “Soup”
- Royel Otis — “Nack Nostalgia”
- Haley Heynderickx — “Seed of a Seed”
- Jamie xx, The Avalanches — “All You Children”
- MJ Lenderman — “Joker Lips”
- Phantogram — “Happy Again”
- FINNEAS — “For Cryin’ Out Loud!”
- Snail Mail — “Tonight, Tonight”
- The Dare — “You’re Invited”
- Suki Waterhouse — “Blackout Drunk”
- Clairo — “Add Up My Love”
- Luna Li — “Bon Voyage”
- Michigander — “Giving Up”
- Ginger Root — “Only You”
- Magdalena Bay — “Image”
- Artemas — “dirty little secret”
- Wishy — “Persuasion”
- Royel Otis — “Linger — SiriusXM Session”
- Charli XCX — “Apple”
- Suki Waterhouse — “Supersad”
- Charli XCX, Billie Eilish — “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish
- The Japanese House — “:)”
- Lunar Vacation — “Tom”
- Cults — “Onions”
- Glass Animals — “Show Pony”
- The Marías — “No One Noticed”
- ratbag — “pinky boy”
- Clairo — “Nomad”
- Bishop Briggs — “Mona Lisa On A Mattress”
- Dominic Fike — “misses”
- Beach Bunny — “Vertigo”
