Curations October 2024 Top 10

1. Sad Boiii - Benee

Sad Boiii is in most of our libraries, so listen out! It features an up-beat guitar strumming with a smooth groove bassline that creates the perfect playful sound. Stores can be of-the-moment as she’s touring with Olivia Rodrigo in November. Loved by her NZ home and adopted by Aussie fans; Benee is a retail fave for her friendly sound.

2. Guardian Angel - Sofi Tukker

Guardian Angel by Sofi Tukker is a perfect song for retail. It has an alluring and steady house beat with smooth transitions. The vocals are light and unjarring, complementing the song's movement. Customers experience an inviting catwalk vibe eliciting available luxury.

3. Taste - Sabrina Carpenter

As the lead single of one of the most anticipated pop albums of the year, Taste will capture the attention of your customers. The insertion of the hottest pop tracks builds trust in Youth brands, peaking interest in younger customers as they dance along to the music that’s circulating their feeds and social circles.

4. Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga ft Bruno Mars

The current global number one track. Vocal powerhouses Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are the unusual collab that we all didn’t know we needed. These two artists held the charts in the 2010s so now hold the hearts of a large market of customer age groups. A perfect loved-by-all pop ballad for the slower mornings.

5. For Crying Out Loud - Finneas

He’s the brother behind Billie Eilish’s work, creating music with a calmer and cruisier feel. Finneas is a familiar name and voice to younger customers and staff alike, creating a warm environment that will have you humming through your shopping experience.

6. Symphony - Clean Bandit ft Zara Larsson

It’s a throwback and it’s a new trend. Connect with your younger customers by playing music that is on-trend and meeting them where they are but we warn; expect dolphins and rainbows in your periphery.

7. Sing It Back - Young Franco

A modern take on the classic by Moloko, this fresh cover is making the rounds in store. We love incorporating new covers of popular hits of the past. Covers offer familiarity and curiosity for customers of all ages. Older customers love hearing the tunes from their youth and younger customers enjoy the modern sounds. You won’t realise you’re singing along and you’re excited to experience something loved for the first time again!

8. Beautiful Things - Benson Boone

A heartwarming song for the romantics. Listen out for the bridge on this one, Boone’s crescendo is booming with energy. So much energy that he does a backflip when he performs it. The song hit number 1 in Australia for 6 weeks and we can hear why; Benson Boone provides the perfect blend of longing-pop that pulls you in.

9. Love Again - Dua Lipa

With Dua Lipa just announcing that she’s bringing her Radical Optimism tour to Australia, there’s nothing better than getting your customers thinking about their concert outfits. Love Again also samples ‘90s hit Your Woman by White Town, connecting generations as they groove along.

10. January - Telenova

With the release of their new album Time is a Flower, this beautiful easy listening track is the newest Telenova hit on our rotation. It has a soft pop sound with forward vocals and stepped back instrumentation, meaning the song just softly moves you. Softer indie pop music is in its element lately, providing a fresh and modern feel to the comforting and welcoming vibes experienced in-store.

Written by Astrid and Sarah