Harper's Bazaar reveals the best summer hits of 2024: Whose songs became the soundtrack of the season?

Summer is a time of warm evenings, exciting trips and, of course, music that will become a nostalgic memory in a few years. Harper's Bazaar decided to help us remember this summer by releasing its list of the best pop songs of the 2024 season.

Unexpected hits from pop outsiders

This year, the editors of the magazine were pleasantly surprised, because summer-2024 was a real breakthrough for those who used to be called pop outsiders. Chappelle Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX have gained recognition with tracks that have garnered millions of streams on streaming platforms.

"These songs have everything you need to become the soundtrack of a party or an unforgettable gathering with friends, " writes Harper's Bazaar.

Editors' Picks: The Best Summer Songs

The list includes both newcomers and established stars. Tinashe with "Nasty", Sabrina Carpenter with "Please Please Please" and Chappell Roan with "Good Luck, Babe!" entered the rating due to their unsurpassed sound. Charli XCX with two hits "Apple" and "360" also earned a spot on the list.

Revival of radio or a new age of social networks?

Even ten years ago, the popularity of tracks was measured by the number of rotations on the radio. But now a song's success determines its presence in social network recommendations. Stars such as Tove Lo & SG Lewis, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish with their album "Hit Me Hard and Soft" have all amassed millions of streams through their social media presence.

What's next?

Although the summer of 2024 is coming to an end, these songs will remain in our playlists for a long time. They have already become unique symbols of this summer and will certainly cause nostalgia in the years to come.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk