Product Placement and Brand Mentions in Top 20 Tracks

A whopping 212 different brands have been mentioned throughout all the songs that reached top 20 status in the last three years, according to Bloomberg pop culture reporter Kim Bhasin and data journalist Lance Lambert. Their study analyzed the tracks, searching for brand references, whether by proper name or through slang references. Rolls-Royce received the most mentions (helped along the way by Rolls-Royce owners Drake, …

Xenoula: Chief Of Tin

Xenoula’s new track “Chief of Tin” is a little creepy, but at the same time blankets the listener with a calming energy. The Wales-based, South Africa-raised artist’s atmospheric electronic pop tune was produced by CH favorite LA Priest (aka Sam Dust). Accompanying the song, a brilliant music video reveals Xenoula’s origin story—how she appeared on Earth and subsequently explored and experimented with her new planet.

Syd: Bad Dream/No Looking Back

On the heels of Syd’s solo debut Fin (released earlier this year) comes “Bad Dream/No Looking Back“—two hazy, mellow and sultry tunes, seamlessly connected in the middle. The track is the lead single from Syd’s upcoming Always Never Home, which is set to be her second solo release this year. She’s also working on a new The Internet project, so we have plenty of her …