Ranking 2024's Songs of The Summer

[@gothicreggae]

That A Minor transition was fucking genius

[@Alfred_English]

when this happened i immediately rewinded the video like i was playing a Boiler Room set

[@jimdayton8837]

Junk song.

[@mimmikyute]

I didn’t think there was even a multiverse where a music critic I follow would mention that game I’m FLOORED

[@thrownstair]

1. Appreciate not going for the easy option of Minecraft as that might have given the game away too quick. 2. I am approaching your place of residence at 5000mph

[@gothicreggae]

@@thrownstair go faster peanut butter boy

[@Broteam123]

its nice to have actual songs of the summer this year compared to last year

[@nameisamine]

2023 was a pretty quiet year for music if you ask me. I feel like the industry woke up this year. So many releases this year, the charts have felt more competitive than usual.

[@tyrone819]

no drake is crazy

[@LynnHermione]

Seven existed but yall xenophobes won't admit it because it was made by a Korean

[@nameisamine]

@@LynnHermione seven was a hit last summer. I was just surprised a UK Garage song did so well on the Americans charts (they usually don’t support that genre there). And the only reason that Garage track did so well there is *_because_* a Korean guy from K-pop’s biggest band was singing it, not in spite of it. If a British singer had made Seven it wouldn’t have been a hit outside of the UK market🇬🇧

[@Ant-pc2k]

@@LynnHermione Seven is a hilarious song. All I could imagine is Jungkook blowing my back out 24/7 with no breaks or mercy. Also why are you pretending like Seven flopped? It literally hit #1 in the US and made it to the year end.

[@quinnnewman9538]

This has been a weirdly happening year for popular music in general tbh. Idk why but this years storylines as dar as pop goes are kinda fascinating tbh

[@nameisamine]

It should be with the sheer amount of releases this year. everyone dropped new music, it was hard to keep up.😅

[@Greybell]

​@@nameisamineand then we have the desperate Marvel of pop song trying to keep her mid record number 1 with no cultural impact unlike other pop artists this year.

[@nameisamine]

@@Greybell i feel like cruel summer is a more impactful Taylor song in 23/24 and it was released back in the 2010’s

[@luandutra7298]

@@nameisamine that kinda sums up Taylor's weak year

[@nameisamine]

@@luandutra7298 a record-breaking year for her nonetheless.

[@kierrrac]

the fact that billboard didn't have a single Chappell Roan song on their list is crazy

[@braveasanoun5732]

It's homophobic. This is a joke.

[@psiamnotdrunk]

@@braveasanoun5732 I mean but maybe not?

[@BananaPoodle2]

@@braveasanoun5732genuinely can't think of a single other reason though

[@ralelunar]

She doesn't want to play by their rules and they're big mad

[@Cuix]

@@ralelunar Oh please, she's not some rebel. Her shit's just as generic and uninspired as everyone else, her ✨iconic✨ makeup was already done better by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (not that any of the baby gays actually know about queer activism), and the moment she got a taste of fame she decided that being recognized in a store is the same as stalking and harassing behavior. Pop artists being fake for the sake of their image is totally normal and expected, that's fine, but let's not pretend she's any different.

[@Maskedrin2210]

Guys I’m starting to think Mic likes Kendrick Lamar

[@MicTheSnare]

he's alright his best song is yolo with the lonely island and adam levine

[@collinellsworth8622]

@@MicTheSnareINVEST IN YOUR FUTURE DON’T DELUTE YOUR FINANCES 🗣️

[@00pium_kingvampstan]

He’s alright…I feel like he can make a classic though. Right now though, Ken Carson and Lone >>>>>

[@happycamperds9917]

I think he's a solid up and comer. Definitely takes inspiration from the GOAT Eminem.

[@BROJANGSTER]

i guess you could say he *is* like us

[@Soulkinthehuman]

I think the meaning of the "Me Espresso" line in the Sabrina song was that in the previous line, she sings about how some boy can't sleep while thinking of her, just like how caffine keeps you up at night.

[@Fenilee]

It's literally this simple, but people still insist it doesn't make sense. It's also like "drink me up" vibes

[@Greybell]

It's already obvious in the first line of the chorus. And I think it's clever she used coffee instead of the cliche insomnia.

[@barislovescats]

i think everybody know that he was making a joke

[@fortniteirony9597]

Yeah I thought it was pretty obvious until he said that

[@caoisekamay1175]

i think when people say it doesnt make sense, they mean grammatically. Obviously they can tell shes equating herself to espresso but phrasing it as "thats that me espresso" is strange and silly (in a good way)

[@MayTTruck]

Joyride, brat, and Chappell Roan are the clear lost but not forgotten off the list hopefully the quality will get some awards at the end of the day :D

[@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594]

Yeah Hot To Go beats every song on this list except Espresso.

[@illusionofartYT]

@@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594 and maybe not like us

[@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594]

@@illusionofartYT nah if beats Not Like Us for me

[@illusionofartYT]

@@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594 wild but you know what I respect it!

[@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594]

@@illusionofartYT For me personally it’s just cause pop music that’s fun just because and embraces it’s absurdity is my favorite type of music.

[@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594]

Sabrina and Chappell are my favorite this year because they’re just playing around at this point. They’re having fun and that’s fun for us.

[@nekame]

that's the realest type of pop music, like ofc i love artist who have unique visions, but this type of pop music resonate with a massive audience for a reason

[@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594]

@@nekame Yeah like not EVERYTHING needs to be a What Was I Made For. These last few years for pop music feels like everything had to be introspective, and it’s so refreshing to hear a song about making a boy get addicted to you like Espresso or see two girls trying to kill each other over an over only to kill their boyfriend like in the Taste video. It’s just fun for fun’s sake, and that’s what summer’s supposed to be.

[@fatdookie13]

fun is my favorite genre of pop 🥰

[@pixelbomb97]

I don't believe Sabrina is that for a second. Any kid that came from Disney is going to try as hard as they can to be popular and famous. And it feels like a pristinely manufactured "just having fun" vibe. Like when people put a ton of product in their hair to get that "bed head" look.

[@Cuix]

Chappell is absolutely not just having fun lmao, I wish she had that kind of confidence or creative surety. Her output is just as generic and chart-oriented as the rest, no spark to be found.

[@Dexter037S4]

Kendrick Lamar doing a better investigation than the Toronto Police Service, was not on my 2024 Bingo Card, but it really shouldn't be surprising.

[@chelseashift]

i wish awarding YT comments was a thing

[@i_cotro]

most of these are hated just because they're overplayed on social media. So your perspective (the one of a guy who lives under a rock and also likes music) really shines a light on how good these songs really are. (i still don't like tipsy but i truly think that's just because i'm not american. (and i'm 14 years old))

[@KrSolarRay]

Genuine question, and I’m not trying to be a dick here, but what don’t you like about tipsy?

[@cynthiacrescent]

well if you're not american you should be able to drink at a reasonable age of 12

[@karakanb3039]

Honestly, it's not even necessarily staying off social media - god knows how much time I spend on it - as much as staying off short-form content. Tiktok, reels, shorts, etc. are the real culprits. I have them turned off and pretty much only hear the popular songs when I seek them out.

[@LynnHermione]

Lol these are "hits" because of sovial media. So much better music exists that doesnt get tiktok payola

[@i_cotro]

@@LynnHermione yes i know, but still tthese are pretty good (some really good), but are unfairly hated because they're overplayed.

[@BonoLightier]

That's me, I'm one of the gay guys on his Instagram comments. I'm the problem, it's me.

[@standrew131]

neil young

[@BonoLightier]

@@standrew131 neil young is a power bottom

[@nileprimewastaken]

talor sift refrenc?????????1111?????111???????? im not a swiftie i promise💀

[@onlopine]

Oh Hi 👋

[@Shrimpy08]

@@BonoLightiergreat album. On the beach is my fav from that era and by him

[@wherewego6960]

Seeing Mic The Snare doing a seasonal ranking is surreal to me since I don’t see him as a Billboard KZbinr Regardless, he now must do this every season.

[@signal9959]

Mic the shadows

[@judgesaturn507]

I sure hope so

[@uglyaniimals]

mic the double agent

[@unblorbosyourshows9635]

Mic the pulse

[@janogx]

"Not Like Us did the thing all great pop music can do: unite. Bring people together from all walks of life to call Drake a pedophile. Beautiful." - Mic The Snare Prolly one of his best bars.

[@LakeWater-y4o]

Now why the hell does this have 414 likes but no comments lemme change thT

[@krakenow]

The whole “A Minor” transition almost made me cry of laughter. Excellent execution boss man.

[@Aleee89]

"I'm working late cause I'm a singer" is the dumbest yet, most inexplicably satisfying line that came from any song this year. I love a good intentionally nonsensical lyrics in a pop song that has no other intention than being fun. We were lacking FUN these last few years. Please let it continue.

[@kaplasquad]

YES, we've been stuck to some heartbroken sad song forEVER. glad we're back

[@michaelnorris6280]

How is that nonsensical?

[@eeee8489]

​@@michaelnorris6280 shes talking nonsense , get it?

[@ashleyleckwold5091]

It's been verbal stim of mine literally all summer. It's so fun to say, especially drawing out the "errrrr" at the end.

[@kaplasquad]

@@ashleyleckwold5091 OMGG yesss so trueee

[@hotaruhime]

That A Minor transition is the funniest thing I've seen in any of your videos this year. Just incredible. I was laughing so hard, I had to replay it. You're awesome, Mike.

[@maxlimit9129]

Just as Sean Fay Wolfe stops doing these seasonal rankings you step in to fill the void. King shit

[@Betta66]

lol facts

[@LoraCoggins]

I love Sean!! I hope he's doing well

[@Betta66]

@@LoraCoggins Me too. Nice guy

[@dragonhearted3234]

Wait like the author? I didn't know he even did this stuff

[@Betta66]

@@dragonhearted3234 Oh yeah, he’s been doing Billboard stuff since 2017, but he’s been on hiatus while in film school

[@davidthepangolin]

After how lacklaster 2023 is, I've been loving 2024's pop music.

[@nomihabo9752]

But that also raises the question... if everyone released something this year, who's left for 2025?

[@oop_2530]

​@@nomihabo9752probably Taylor😕

[@420straightdank5]

The Weeknd

[@dadgbe4834]

Because it's also lackluster?

[@DasaniSaltWater]

@@dadgbe4834Wow ur boring LMAO

[@phelanii4444]

Im just kinda glad pop music has been seeing a therapist, that depressive phase was really making me worry.

[@janjanbinks1710]

For real

[@echtblikbonen]

ngl I thought this was a Todd In The Shadows video before I clicked lol

[@night2fransic]

Todds very influencial so it does makes sense

[@artvid-1915]

Oh shit so did i😂

[@TheSLATEcleaner]

I'm honestly shocked that 'Apple' became a bigger deal than 'Sympathy is a knife'. That chorus is something else, it casually talks about superslide-al ideation in a way plenty of Millennials and Zoomers understand fully, it gets to that awful feeling of insecurity that comes from being jealous but congnizant of your inability to match someone else in probably the most effective way a pop song has ever, and it's messily and aggressively feminine in a way we don't see too often in the mainstream. 'Apple' is good and all, but 'Sympathy is a knife' is a magnitude 10 bop, factually off the scale good.

[@tedros6917]

Personally, I'm still stuck that people are sleeping on 365. I think it being a closer and also a remix/interpolation of 360 was artistically amazing for the album and concept, but it probably meant that people gravitate to 360 more. Esp with the music video for 360. Which is fine I guess, but I think 365 is just as good if not better. Talk to me and b2b are also underrated imo, but to be fair the entire album is bangers

[@lolwhatevenisgoingon]

imma agree with both of you. Sympathy Is A Knife is brilliant! the lyrics cut deep. Apple is good but I feel SIAK is better 🙈 I love Talk and B2b. But would probably choose 360 unless I'm actually at a club. then 365 seems better.

[@sandhya315]

Mic being straight is a shocker ngl

[@sunny1992s]

If Mic was gay, "Von Dutch" or "360" would have been on his top 10 list.

[@tatehildyard5332]

Nah. He’s just REALLY nerdy and harmless. Sometimes it can be hard to tell the those apart.

[@unblorbosyourshows9635]

Genuinely

[@MaxEverywhereSystem]

always considered it because he is kinda sound type scott the woz

[@RyanStorey1231]

Fruity straight guys are honestly more common than people think.

[@RoomieOfficial]

Amazing video man. Feeling good about pop music atm

[@Las4gna1]

oh my god it's roomba

[@cierrahubers]

Hi roomie

[@uraharasenpai8852]

That transition of Not Like Us deserves an Oscar

[@sam3851]

Mic, I live under a rock, so thank you for introducing me to literally every single hit song that came out this summer (except for Not Like Us. obviously. even my 85 year old grandmother who doesn't speak english knows about "A minorrrrrrrrr".)

[@riorable]

I know you mentioned it but i listened to Good Luck Babe on repeat like I was sixteen and on summer break from school and there's nothing more pop to me than that

[@zoeybarter3246]

Yess!! I love Sabrina’s melodic sensibilities on Please Please Please, the chorus melody goes somewhere totally unexpected & that second verse absolutely floored me when I first heard it.

[@sumacmusac]

this is how I find out Mr. The Snare is straight lmao 😭 also I'm also shocked that a brat song isnt here I feel like apple and von dutch had pretty huge splashes

[@emobx02]

Honestly outside of TikTok/social media I don’t really hear any Brat songs. It doesn’t seem like they get much, if any radio play or attention other than as a news story about “brat summer” (aka newscaster awkwardly tries to understand the words they’re being forced to read lol). I’m not knocking it all because I enjoyed Brat, but I constantly have to remind myself that my TikTok feed is not necessarily a reflection of the actual world, and brat seems to be one of those things that when I try to find it outside of that… it’s just not something with lasting power. Like there are news stories about it but they’re not songs I think anyone of any age would recognize or understand the lore. Whereas, my middle aged dad with no social media knows who Sabrina carpenter is after this summer and complains about having espresso and the other single stuck in his head. lol hope this made sense, just my take on it. I think the brat movement was bigger than any of the songs

[@keymbord]

I'm surprised good luck babe didn't make the list. ive heard it more in public that the rest of the songs

[@user-df1ns1ob8y]

Turns out Billboard is NOT bumpin‘ that

[@oop_2530]

360 is barely played on the radio but it's there

[@Aleee89]

@@emobx02 it absolutely makes sense. I listen to music all the time, i'm very aware of everything that is new in pop music, and I'm a Charli XCX fan to some degree so I listened to Brat on it's release day. Loved it and still listening to it daily. But this whole brat summer thing confused me because I didn't see it any of this so call cultural impact in real life (or anywhere really, as I don't have tiktok). The only reason why I know about this term is because of all music youtubers doing their think pieces about it. If I'm being honest noone around me even knows who Charli XCX is. We kinda lost the meaning of cultural impact I fear.

[@kivideogames]

12:47 That “switch it up like nintendo” line always makes me wonder about the “SABRINA CARPENTER’S TOP 3 FAVORITE JRPGs” on the switch.😂 Love it. And love you too! Mic.💚

[@trxced]

Chappell Roan NOT being on Billboard's list has to be a crime

[@ralelunar]

That just proves to me that the whole thing is run by industry plants. They're jealous that Chappell can actually say that she worked hard for her success.

[@jimdayton8837]

Ever think it's for a reason? 🤔

[@Meghan-iq5zj]

@@jimdayton8837YESSS

[@jaxonkohle2174]

@manhamnightthat the songs aren’t as good as the others?

[@LonkinPork]

3:35 just saw Hozier live about a week ago, and his show merch right now includes a shirt with those two lines written on it, alongside a skeleton in a suit with a cigarette, a coffee, and a walkman. It goes so hard, probably my favorite shirt from a show so far

[@nameisamine]

Espresso was definitely the song of summer 2024, I heard it everywhere at home and overseas. It was inescapable!

[@jtroxler8]

Mic The Snare: I’m straight. Society: Ok. Kendrick Lamar: Hey, guys. Mic the Snare: Holy shit it’s Kendrick Lamar! Kendrick: Lamar

[@SpaceflightExplained]

Irememberyouwasconflicted

[@mentalillness1574]

@@SpaceflightExplainedTony statovci is that you

[@noeisnothere]

Kesha's Joyride deserves to be a hit, it's such a banger. It went semi-viral on tiktok, but since Kesha is independent now, she doesn't have the budget to promote it, so the song is kinda declining in streams

[@JohnnyH1992]

Gotta say, saw Hozier live this year and he was damn Hozy! No seriously, he was bloody amazing, if you ever get the chance to see him, do it.

[@christianrenztorres5570]

What really makes Mic the Snare so emjoyable as a video essayist is the utilization of both sound and visuals to emphasize a point. What really knocked me out of my chair was when he was saying he doesn't have the authority to label Tommy Richman as a culture vulture... then proceeding with number 5's Shaboozey, a black man in country music. Really enjoyable video essaying.

[@handsomemahlambi]

Tell me why I got hyped and screamed when Mike said “she’s Woking Late, Cause she’s A Singer”😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Denes2005]

3:41 i could’ve sworn that’s leading to a Jack Antonoff joke. Missed opportunity.

[@robbymorgan9951]

I work at a commercial radio station in Australia, for a couple years now. I can say with the utmost confidence that this year's crop of pop music has been the best it's been for a LONG, LONG TIME. I'm more of a rock music fan, but honestly, I prefer it when we play the Pop station in the office now, instead of the Rock station. It's really cool to see artists, like the ones in this video, making it big, these are great songs!

[@quiondasjj9293]

You coming out as straight I literally gasped WHAT

[@JJRedy]

2:05 I will not forget the 2021 ranking video where you said you got into tik tok and found magdalena bay through there. Character development in real time WOW

[@thehopeofeden597]

“What other song this summer had a gaming reference?” i know that it’s because they both sample “Music Sounds Better With You” by Stardust but i need the world to know that i spent the entire summer _convinced_ that “360” by charli xcx was sampling Silver’s Theme from Sonic ‘06.

[@DaBlueAxolotl1]

Not Like Us better get a Grammy. Best Diss-track of all time.

[@luxvorte179]

Meet the grahams better diss

[@SpaceflightExplained]

​@@luxvorte179 Meet the grahams > Not Like Us in terms of actual disses, but Not Like Us has just affected everywhere in the world right now. I went to a baseball game a few days ago and they were bumping NLU like 1/4 of the time they had to play songs lol

[@Cloikkk]

@@luxvorte179euphoria > meet the grahams > not like us

[@Sharpe1502]

I was telling people at work that I don’t generally listen to that much modern music but this summer has quite a few songs I actually know and are actually catchy. It’s been a really good year for music.

[@chromesandwich4878]

This summer's actually been insane for pop music. I've mostly ignored it the last few years but I think 2024 has had a good blend of songs with real staying power on the charts and also they not like us they not like us they not like us

[@samanthashelly9947]

13:01 I KNEW IT WAS COMING AND I STILL POPPED OFF

[@leehoohn1379]

So proud of Mic the snare for coming out as straight ❤️

[@Designed1]

"I'd say Teddy Swims is a lot like Black Pumas" ah so he's gonna win the Grammys. Thanks Mr. Michael the Snare

[@wherewego6960]

Nah, it means he’s gonna get nominated, get my hopes up, and then lose

[@daelen.cclark]

I feel 2024 is really when the 2020’s picked up as a decade.

[@Imnotspecial0.0]

Actually 2021 was fenomenal

[@thegeecyproject]

I have a good feeling that at least one of the songs on this video will make an appearance in Mic’s eventual “The Music That Defined The 2020s” video in 2029

[@TheBlackPanther05]

Agreed. 2024 has REALLY felt like the year where the trends and sounds of the 2020s truly kicked off!

[@remytherat2929]

@@thegeecyprojectis it weird that when I’m listening to 2020s pop music I’m constantly thinking of if that song would make the list lol? Like I start thinking about the cultural relevance and the trends it’s built off or could be building on. It’s actually really fun

[@Greybell]

​@@thegeecyprojectobviously Espresso would be in that list somewhere.

[@hannahweiss8558]

the top 10 moments in not like us was desperately needed thank you

[@wheelsofmercury]

It’s been freaking **WILD** to watch the mainstream rise of Teddy Swims lately, considering that he used to work with quite a few musicians from a lot of my favourite bands in the Warped Tour scene (Asking Alexandria, Issues, Memphis May Fire, etc.). I saw him live quite a few months before he blew up at a smaller venue in Toronto and he already had the charisma of a star in the making!

[@EmoElmo007]

I used to be a big MMF fan and I kinda fell off a few years ago. I'll take this as a sign to jump back in. 😅

[@IcyIndigo]

I’m sorry, but learning you’re straight has devastated me 😭 just glad you have good music taste in spite of it

[@pixel4tedd]

lmaooo

[@davedb5625]

Straight men can’t have good music taste??

[@pixel4tedd]

@@davedb5625 their joking

[@mjl11]

​@@davedb5625 it's a joke bro

[@MaddySchwarz]

I genuinely can’t believe how incredible 2024 has been for music, I almost get emotional when I think about it for too long?? SO many INCREDIBLE projects have come out this year and there’s still 4 months left??? The Magdalena Bay album dropped and I was like pls no stop I’m still processing how amazing the jpeg album is 😭 lmao

[@TZMYT]

bro made the video at the funniest time possible, especially when die with a smile came out ever so randomly

[@reecord2]

12:24 YES. The Killers were some of the best to ever do something like this. "Are we Human? Or are we dancer?" Everyone was yapping about how it the lyrics make any sense, and yet it was a massive hit.

[@celineleuwen2237]

Your editing and humor have become so good, i'm glad i've following you for years. Thanks for the work.

[@redactedredacted6656]

expresso makes sense because sabrina is small but leaves a strong impact like a shot of expresso. but the way the chorus is phrased like she's mario saying his name is hilarious. also a criminally underrated pop song I've been obsessed with this summer is angel of my dreams by jade.

[@randyw617]

So proud of you for finally coming out as a straight man. As a gay man in your comments section, I accept you no matter what 🙏

[@melsyoutube]

the songs of the summer: 1) espresso 2) not like us 3) birds of a feather 4) a bar song 5) million dollar baby 6) please please please 7) 360 8) good luck babe 9) apple 10) mamushi 11) guess 12) girl so confusing

[@princesskittyglitter]

Leaving off anything from brat and good luck babe is such a bad call. Those weren't just tiktok songs, those songs are everywhere. They're huge in the clubs. I heard good luck babe in a halal market the other day.

[@infinityquartz4744]

Objectively it has to be Not Like Us. Like that beef was the biggest thing and the song blowing up is huge. WHile I think Espresso is one of the catchiest songs ever created, Not Like Us is THE song of the summer

[@caleb281]

15:02 I could name a dude who didn't care for your #1 pick

[@loekos]

im happy to see you in your chronically offline era ❤️ keep thriving king

[@failedrevolutionary9497]

As someone who cannot, and I mean, CANNOT - and I mean someone once played it during a game of beer pong to make me angry so I’d play better - stand that Benson Boone song…I’m glad people like it. It makes me happy to see that it isn’t being dogpiled.

[@lindyhopwithliz]

Delightful and artful- thoroughly enjoyed this and will watch multiple times. You’re the best, Mic The Snare

[@TheEmmaHouli]

the like in the vocals for "dark as a lake" hits my brain in the happy chemical spot. The same with the very subtle growl of "whatever devil's" in Please Please Please

[@324jackattack]

The segway from #2 to #1 was immaculate well done

[@LoraCoggins]

The urge to mash up A Bar Song and Wonderwall is *high*

[@louannebvb]

Do it

[@RachSmiley]

I love these type of videos from you. I also love pop music, though it’s felt like the past few years were filled with songs that were only on this sort of Billboard chart because of TikTok and they might not have been (in my opinion) good. Therefore I switched to exclusively listening to Kpop - it just brings the creative fun I’ve been missing. HOWEVER I’ve loved the music this year has brought so far and I can’t wait to hear more especially from Sabrina and Chappell!

[@BirkneshHerreid]

Amazing video, Mic! The A-Minor transition was amazing. Although hearing the synth version of Margaritaville during the "straight man" section now makes me think we need a Jimmy Buffett DDD (RIP)

[@ashtmslf2315]

"an album I DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT OPINION ABOUT SO I'M KEEPING THAT SH*T CLOSE TO THE CHEST" Can't wait to hear mic's not at all controversial opinion on this album in 2029 when he drops the billie eilish DDD

[@cheaptadpole]

hello mr. snare, this is entirely unrelated but re: ortolans at 5:30, but fun fact those birds are also eaten whole (bones and all) and traditionally you're supposed to cover your face when you do it because the way it gets eaten is a 'disgrace to god'

[@sleepdeprivedpikachu7235]

benson boone being connected to imagine dragons makes a disturbing amount of sense

[@GareBearSweetness]

The Mormon connection

[@SaucyMcFroglick]

I've been on a huge poptimist kick this year, but that's not why I'm commenting. Last year, I saw Spoon opening for The War on Drugs outside the Sydney Opera House, and for ages I've been meaning to jump on one of your videos and say thank you for championing both those bands as loudly as you have because that was one of the best shows I've been to. Keep up the great work Mr. the Snare!

[@chelseashift]

this vid ate, ive been so happy about how good pop music is this year!

[@erikaschu8166]

going to start keeping a list of kingdom hearts references in mic the snare videos because they are always chefs kiss

[@isabelr8678]

Not like us is so goated I wanna whole vid talking abt the best moments from the song just bcs it’s so fun recapping how insanely hard Kendrick went while simultaneously being hilarious

[@bbbagelboi]

Can't believe you didn't include a 1b of the snippet of Kendrick saying he keeps that horn on him like Kamasi

[@onderlauren]

I think it’s too bad that none of Chappell or Charli’s songs cracked the top ten on this list, but I’ll always remember them as being key players in the summer of 2024. That being said, none of the songs on this list are ones I dislike or don’t think deserve to be here.

[@detectivecox]

I think pop and in general music is having a great year

[@voidbeetles]

"do you think sabrina has played pikmin 4?" made me so happy

[@docsaico]

Your videos are my most looked forward to. They are so fun, so compelling, so eloquent. I really loved “L’AMOUR DE LA VIE” from Billie’s album, and was fun to hear a couple things here I somehow haven’t heard yet!

[@EyeDigress]

you are so right about a pop song needing that something that doesn't quite make sense or sound right to our ears, it engages you in such a bizarre but simple way. that said, placing I Had Some Help above A Bar Song is a choice.

[@snowshinobi]

The gasp i gasped when i saw this vid pop up in my feed. Love your stuff Mic!

[@giacomoc-un4uj]

Birds of a Feather, as well as many other songs on HMHAS give a lovely retro vibe, so big W for the shoutout. Overall I'm happy to see how Billie grew up as a singer, especially as someone who hated her back in middle school when she was blowing up with "bad guy" because i wanted to be like anyone else. another W for the Sabrina Carpenter inclusion, i listened to Short and Sweet for the first time this morning and while at parts it was a bit off putting it's still (to my ears) a somewhat fun album and definitely an honorable mention of the year. i never understood the hate for Sabrina tbh, i guess people just hate fun (S&S is the only album from her I've listened to idk)

[@jimbob2427]

Whattttt. Billies album is better than most albums this year

[@mosseymouse]

I’m gonna be so mad if she doesn’t win

[@srgaw_amnashuns]

Woohoo new Michael T. Snare video!

[@Ballin4Vengeance]

I think it’s Micantrae Theodosius Snare

[@nikolaknezevic3227]

The intro to not like us made me laugh at loud. That was fucking genius.

[@TheFlamingNinja294]

mic the snare coming out as straight was not on my bingo card this year

[@W3RT0]

miceal the snare please come to brazil

[@SpaceFrog999]

The SteamWorld Dig transition is CRAZY. Who else here got the 4 gold stars achievement, my personal best 4 gold star run time is 44 minutes ish

[@redpig6878]

Please Please Please to me is one of the best pop songs in a while from a musicality standpoint. In pop music, you generally don’t see stuff that is in Please Please Please. That key change from the 2nd key back its original key sounds SO good

[@RichardBatchelorComposer]

What an unexpected surprise this was. Fabulous as always Mr Snare :)

[@BROJANGSTER]

holy shit, you don’t know how excited i am that someone name dropped matt and kim, passion pit, and mgmt in a single breath, i fucking love music!!!! 🤩🤩

[@alexgooseguzman958]

Loved the video! I agree that it was a pretty great summer of music. My favorite song this summer was this song called “Calling After Me” by Wallows. A few pop stations played this one over the summer, and I wish it got bigger because it is catchy as hell. Highly recommend this track. Keep doing great things 🤙

[@00pium_kingvampstan]

1:41 AHHHH NOOOO NOT THE IMAGINE DRAGONS COVER BAND

[@tylerbrumfield6115]

as i was watching this, when he said "im a straight man" the like count instantly jumped up by ten lmfaooo

[@nbadude44]

Mic's segues between songs are incredible. The "French Bird" and "Steamworld Dig" one need to be studied for how smooth they were.

[@milenacosta8299]

mr mic the snare your editing skills are superb, love your videos 🫡🫡🫡

[@jlo9993]

can't wait for the songs of the fall