My annual list of my top 3 LPs and Singles that were released in 2024. The criteria for the singles are that they are from LPs or single releases which don’t feature in the top 3 LP list.
LPs
- Daudi Mitsako – The King of Misery
- Ishmael Ensemble – Rituals
- Princ€ss – Princ€ss
Others on the shortlist were by Mustafa (Dunya), Marika Hackman (Big Sigh) and Bat for Lashes (Dream of Delphi).
Singles
- Bat for Lashes – Dream of Delphi
- just lil & Cameo Blush – Kid
- Nailah Hunter – Finding Mirrors
Others on the shortlist were Just a Western (Boy Harsher Remix) by Nilüfer Yanya, Cherish by TAALIAH, S P E Y S I D E by Bon Iver, Reason Why (feat. Kim Petras and BC Kingdom) by SOPHIE and Mood Swings by Little Simz.
Live performances
Live highlight of the year was probably a joint one, firstly seeing Daudi Mitsako at a very initimate gig at the Ludlow Brewing Co. There were about 15 people there so was very special. I had a chat with him afterwards and he signed my vinyl copy of the brilliant ‘King of Misery’ LP. The second one was seeing Bat for Lashes at Birmingham Town Hall, I had a front row seat for a captivating performance.
Radio
Same as 2023, my staple radio show was New Music Fix show hosted by Tom Ravenscroft and Deb Grant on BBC 6 Music. They introduced me to so many new artists and brilliant live sessions, nothing comes close. My favourite live sessions were by Tony Njoku and TAALIAH.