In a climactic conclusion to its exploration of seasonal hits, The FADER has unveiled the winners of its Songs of the Summer through a March Madness-style bracket. This week, the publication released the final segment, "Songs of the Summer, Day 5: Honorable Mentions & The Overall Winner," which highlighted both notables that narrowly missed the cut and the eventual champion. The regional winners contained a diverse array of musical styles, showcasing talent from the mainstream to the underground. Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" has emerged as the Main Stage winner, with Jordan Darville providing an argument supporting its claim to the title. In the Slacker category, MJ Lenderman's "She's Leaving You" garnered recognition, bolstered by Cady Siregar's endorsement. The Touch Grass regional saw the trio POLO PERKS, AyooLii, and FearDorian take the win with their track "Rainbow," celebrated in an analysis from Raphael Helfand. Finally, RADA's "payme" emerged victorious in the Brat category, with support from Vivian Medithi. Listen to the entire series, including Day 5: Honorable Mentions & The Overall Winner, available on major podcast platforms. The FADER's Songs of the Summer 2024 is sponsored by Splice which continues to push creative boundaries with its expansive catalog of music samples.
Songs of the Summer: Final Four Announced
The FADER announces the champions of its Songs of the Summer 2024 bracket, highlighting winners from various musical categories and offering insights from staff critiques. The champions include Kendrick Lamar, MJ Lenderman, and POLO PERKS, among others, with a concluding podcast episode detailing honorable mentions and the overall winner.
Published on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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