Won't Look Back! Finally some love for Duke Dumont on ATRL, he's really underrated! His productions are the best, I really love that song even though my favorite is still "I Got U"
Ellie
50. La Roux - Let Me Down Gently
The lead single from her return and the sign that everything was good in the world again. She went in a completely new direction for her on this song and I really loved her maturity and sophistication with this track.
49. Echosmith - Cool Kids
The most oddly promoted indie pop song of the year (poor Matty got arrested at the Echosmith concert). This really is a bop though. Destined to probably be one hit wonders sadly.
48. Ella Henderson - Ghost
Ella served me hot AC REALNESS with this track. I love a lot of hot AC style tracks but one that was catchy and poppy enough like this really attracted me. Never realized she looks like Adore Delano.
47. Kiesza - Giant In My Heart
After Hideaway, Kiesza continued to slay me with her other 90s house inspired bop, which especially served with the male scatting vocals throughout. I hope she continues past this album with this style of music, because she definitely carved out a niche for herself.
46. Milky Chance - Stolen Dance
America was late again with the good music. Even though this song was released at the beginning of last year, I didn't find it until the time most Americans did, sometime this summer. It made for the perfect summer song; simple, light, and airy.
Thanks for the responses everyone! I'll be sure to look & comment on everyone else's countdown as well!
45. BANKS - Warm Water (Snakehips Remix)
Even though this song was released last year, I only found out about it after her album release. I love both the original and remix of this song and really fought hard onto which one I would pick for this countdown.
44. Ingrid Michaelson - Afterlife
Ingrid really did win me back with her newest album and this was my absolutely favorite track. It's so GOOD. It deserves to smash so much to be honest.
43. Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix)
Robin Schulz had an amazing year in 2014, with this his first release being so huge. I love his style of deep house. Really helped pioneer concepts of what dance music can be in the mainstream.
42. Glass Animals - Gooey
Thank goodness for Spotify, their Viral 50 playlist was the place of discovery of many tracks for me this year, including this gem. Such a great ethereal electro piece.
41. Röyksopp & Robyn - Do It Again
Her return this year was absolutely glorious, yet it only left me wanting more of her. Do It Again was my favorite from her and Röyksopp's release this year. The dance queen still needs to serve me more dance anthems like this!