“Wristwatch” Keeps Ticking: MJ Lenderman Holds #1, Royel Otis Rises with “Til the Morning” at #2
Top 50 Alt-Pop Music Tracks for the Week Ending September 15, 2024
MJ Lenderman’s single “Wristwatch” continues its reign at the top of the Alt-Pop Music Chart, holding the #1 spot for a second consecutive week. Royel Otis’ “Til the Morning” makes a strong move, rising from #3 to #2 in its second week, while beabadoobee’s former #1 “Beaches” slips from #2 to #3. New tracks from Franz Ferdinand, Men I Trust, FKA Twigs, Suki Waterhouse, and FINNEAS debut in the top ten. Future Islands leap from #9 to #5 with “Glimpse,” and Jungle climbs from #8 to #7 with “Let’s Go Back.” Outside the top ten, new entries from Dayglow, Soccer Mommy, Pale Waves, Porches, and Briston Maroney shake up this week’s Alt-Pop Music Chart.
#1 MJ Lenderman — “Wristwatch”
“Wristwatch” by MJ Lenderman holds the #1 spot on the Alt-Pop Music Chart for the second consecutive week. The song is the lead single from his latest album Manning Fireworks, which was officially released on September 6, 2024, under ANTI- Records. Manning Fireworks is Lenderman’s fourth studio album, following his breakout success with Boat Songs in 2022, which garnered widespread critical acclaim for its blend of alt-country and indie rock. “Wristwatch” reflects Lenderman’s signature style of combining elements of humor and introspection, with lyrics that explore themes of consumerism, masculinity, and societal expectations, inspired by his observations of the rise of alpha male culture. The album was recorded in Asheville, North Carolina, with Lenderman playing nearly all the instruments and co-producing the album alongside frequent collaborator Alex Farrar. In support of the album, Lenderman has embarked on a 2025 world tour, performing across the U.S., Europe, and the U.K., including high-profile festival appearances and intimate venue performances. His rise in the indie scene has been further amplified by his work as a guitarist for the band Wednesday, which contributed to his growing reputation as a dynamic live performer.
#4 Franz Ferdinand — “Audacious”
Franz Ferdinand’s “Audacious” debuts at #4 on the Alt-Pop Music Chart. The track serves as the lead single from their upcoming sixth studio album The Human Fear, set to release on January 10, 2025, via Domino Records. “Audacious” showcases the band’s characteristic energetic indie rock sound, driven by a lively riff and ska-inspired rhythms. The song’s lyrics, written by frontman Alex Kapranos, explore the theme of embracing boldness and defiance in the face of uncertainty. The music video, directed by Andy Knowles, contrasts the song’s energetic tone by celebrating bold and fearless living. The Human Fear is Franz Ferdinand’s first album in seven years, following their 2022 greatest hits compilation Hits To The Head. The album was produced with Mark Ralph and delves into the human experience of fear and how it drives personal growth and resilience.
#6 Men I Trust — “Husk”
Men I Trust’s latest single “Husk” debuts at #6 on the Alt-Pop Music Chart. Released on September 9, 2024, “Husk” marks the band’s return following their 2021 Untourable Album, which reflected the COVID-19 lockdown. Known for their dream-pop sound, the Montreal-based band delivers an atmospheric and immersive track, featuring Emmanuelle Proulx’s delicate vocals layered over soft, melodic guitar work. The song’s cryptic lyrics, such as “Erosion, shadow be thy husk” and “Devotion, hard to find,” evoke a sense of mystery. “Husk” is accompanied by artwork painted by Dimitri Roy and follows a series of singles released after their last full-length project, including “Ring of Past” in 2023. The track builds anticipation for the band’s next full-length project.
#8 FKA twigs — “Eusexua”
FKA twigs’ “Eusexua” debuts at #8 on the Alt-Pop Music Chart. Released on September 13, 2024, the track is the lead single from her upcoming album Eusexua, which is set to release on January 24, 2025. The song, co-produced by FKA twigs, Koreless, and Eartheater, introduces the concept of “Eusexua,” a term she describes as a “practice” and “the pinnacle of human experience.” The title track explores themes of sensuality and personal liberation, as highlighted in its dystopian, choreography-driven music video directed by Jordan Hemingway. The video portrays FKA twigs in an office setting at “Cronecorp,” where supernatural events lead to transformative dance sequences. This new single marks her first major release since her 2022 mixtape Caprisongs and follows her previous studio album Magdalene from 2019.
#9 Suki Waterhouse — “Model, Actress, Whatever”
Debuting at #9 on this week’s chart, Suki Waterhouse’s “Model, Actress, Whatever” serves as the latest single from her upcoming double album Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, set for release on September 13, 2024, via Sub Pop. The track follows previous releases like “Blackout Drunk,” “Supersad,” and “OMG.” The video reflects Waterhouse’s multifaceted career, balancing roles as a model, actress, and musician. The album marks a continuation of her evolving sonic style, incorporating elements of Americana, ’90s alternative, and indie pop. Waterhouse, fresh off her recent MTV Video Music Awards presentation, is set to embark on The Sparklemuffin Tour, with performances scheduled through the end of the year.
#10 FINNEAS — “Cleats”
“FINNEAS’s single ‘Cleats’ is the latest track from his forthcoming sophomore album For Cryin’ Out Loud, set for release on October 4, 2024, via Interscope. Known primarily for his work with his younger sister, Billie Eilish, which has earned him multiple Grammy Awards and an Oscar, FINNEAS steps into the spotlight once again with this indie-pop tune. “Cleats” explores the bittersweet agony of unrequited high school love, capturing the awkwardness and longing of adolescence. The music video, directed by Isaac Ravishankara, features a miniaturized FINNEAS performing while a high school drama unfolds in the background. This single marks a continuation of FINNEAS’s evolution as a solo artist, with For Cryin’ Out Loud representing a more collaborative effort compared to his 2021 debut album Optimist.
Top 50 Alt-Pop Music Tracks for the Week Ending September 15, 2024
| TW | LW | 2W | 3W | Artist | Title
|:------:|:-------:|:------:|:------:|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| 1 | 1 | (new) | | MJ Lenderman | Wristwatch
| 2 | 3 | (new) | | Royel Otis | Til the Morning
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | beabadoobee | Beaches
| 4 | (new) | | | Franz Ferdinand | Audacious
| 5 | 9 | (new) | | Future Islands | Glimpse
| 6 | (new) | | | Men I Trust | Husk
| 7 | 8 | (new) | | Jungle | Let's Go Back
| 8 | (new) | | | FKA twigs | Eusexua
| 9 | (new) | | | Suki Waterhouse | Model, Actress, Whatever
| 10 | (new) | | | FINNEAS | Cleats
| 11 | 5 | (new) | | Rex Orange County | 2008
| 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | Fontaines D.C. | In the Modern World
| 13 | (new) | | | Dayglow | Mindless Creatures
| 14 | (new) | | | Soccer Mommy | Driver
| 15 | 47 | (new) | | BENEE | Sad Boiii
| 16 | 10 | 7 | | The Smile | Zero Sum
| 17 | 14 | (new) | | Linkin Park | The Emptiness Machine
| 18 | (new) | | | Pale Waves | Thinking About You
| 19 | 6 | 4 | 8 | Blondshell | What's Fair
| 20 | (new) | | | Porches | Bread Believer
| 21 | 11 | 15 | 10 | Mk.gee | Lonely Fight
| 22 | 4 | 5 | 5 | Amyl and The Sniffers | Chewing Gum
| 23 | 13 | (new) | | Ethel Cain | For Sure
| 24 | 23 | 19 | (new) | Kim Deal | Crystal Breath
| 25 | 21 | 20 | 56 | Magdalena Bay | Image
| 26 | 24 | (new) | | ALEXSUCKS | Hate Me If You Want
| 27 | 17 | 8 | 9 | Peach Pit | Magpie
| 28 | (new) | | | Briston Maroney | Monday
| 29 | 22 | 11 | 6 | Magdalena Bay | That's My Floor
| 30 | 33 | 37 | 30 | MJ Lenderman | Joker Lips
| 31 | (new) | | | Bastille | Blue Sky & The Painter
| 32 | 25 | 23 | 25 | Jack White | That's How I'm Feeling
| 33 | 28 | 27 | 16 | Fontaines D.C. | Here's the Thing
| 34 | 55 | | 228 | MJ Lenderman | She's Leaving You
| 35 | (new) | | | Nada Surf | Second Skin
| 36 | 37 | 32 | 20 | bby | Kinky
| 37 | 19 | 14 | (new) | The Last Dinner Party | This Town Ain't Big Enough For...
| 38 | 12 | 10 | 21 | Fontaines D.C. | Favourite
| 39 | 18 | 12 | (new) | Caribou | Come Find Me
| 40 | 27 | 16 | (new) | Orla Gartland, Declan McKenna | Late To The Party
| 41 | 44 | 28 | (new) | Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | Song of the Lake
| 42 | 38 | (new) | | Bryan Ferry | Star
| 43 | 45 | 87 | (new) | Twenty One Pilots | Routines In The Night
| 44 | 30 | 18 | 19 | Remi Wolf | Soup
| 45 | 26 | 21 | 15 | Geordie Greep | Holy, Holy
| 46 | (new) | | | Pixies | Oyster Beds
| 47 | (new) | | | julie | feminine adornments
| 48 | (new) | | | Ivy | All I Ever Wanted
| 49 | 34 | 30 | 31 | Jamie xx, The Avalanches | All You Children
| 50 | 15 | 6 | 7 | Foster The People | See You In The AfterlifeThe 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.
Here’s the list of the Top 50 Alt-Pop Music Tracks for the Week Ending September 15, 2024:
- MJ Lenderman — “Wristwatch”
- Royel Otis — “Til the Morning”
- beabadoobee — “Beaches”
- Franz Ferdinand — “Audacious”
- Future Islands — “Glimpse”
- Men I Trust — “Husk”
- Jungle — “Let’s Go Back”
- FKA twigs — “Eusexua”
- Suki Waterhouse — “Model, Actress, Whatever”
- FINNEAS — “Cleats”
- Rex Orange County — “2008”
- Fontaines D.C. — “In the Modern World”
- Dayglow — “Mindless Creatures”
- Soccer Mommy — “Driver”
- BENEE — “Sad Boiii”
- The Smile — “Zero Sum”
- Linkin Park — “The Emptiness Machine”
- Pale Waves — “Thinking About You”
- Blondshell — “What’s Fair”
- Porches — “Bread Believer”
- Mk.gee — “Lonely Fight”
- Amyl and The Sniffers — “Chewing Gum”
- Ethel Cain — “For Sure”
- Kim Deal — “Crystal Breath”
- Magdalena Bay — “Image”
- ALEXSUCKS — “Hate Me If You Want”
- Peach Pit — “Magpie”
- Briston Maroney — “Monday”
- Magdalena Bay — “That’s My Floor”
- MJ Lenderman — “Joker Lips”
- Bastille — “Blue Sky & The Painter”
- Jack White — “That’s How I’m Feeling”
- Fontaines D.C. — “Here’s the Thing”
- MJ Lenderman — “She’s Leaving You”
- Nada Surf — “Second Skin”
- bby — “Kinky”
- The Last Dinner Party — “This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us”
- Fontaines D.C. — “Favourite”
- Caribou — “Come Find Me”
- Orla Gartland, Declan McKenna — “Late To The Party (feat. Declan McKenna)”
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds — “Song of the Lake”
- Bryan Ferry — “Star”
- Twenty One Pilots — “Routines In The Night”
- Remi Wolf — “Soup”
- Geordie Greep — “Holy, Holy”
- Pixies — “Oyster Beds”
- julie — “feminine adornments”
- Ivy — “All I Ever Wanted”
- Jamie xx, The Avalanches — “All You Children”
- Foster The People — “See You In The Afterlife”
