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I will wait for the tiebreaks to be broken by Bré before settling on my final position, but thanks for all the votes for Solarstone this month for what was a very special song, even if it was widely known by a minority of the voters this month. And well done Silas on the victory.

I wonder how the Áskorzajn people are currently feeling at the prospect of hosting another event for a second year in a row... It's going to take something special to shift them from their lofty perch.

It's not enough for those who have enjoyed relative success in recent times (be it months or years) to continue to seem desperate for the taste of success again, I guess that is what truly separates the winners from the rest of us, those who get the taste for it know why they are addicted to winning and when the time is right they will strike again! 😅 Not that I'm expecting anything myself at all, and never do, but it's always refreshing to see a new nation challenging for a win with a reputable entry. Let's see if this month's results lives up to that! Or we could just have a Persephonian win instead for a change, you know, because it's right.

Also, can we have a Q streak update please @jimwatts to keep the suspense going a little longer.

Remove me from your black book Addy!

Not me then, I checked my history and got a bronze from you way back when. Anyway, Zanmatony have voted!

The moment you feel a sense of pride in your song choices is when the Dobagans pay your national thread a rare visit and leave a comment. Not this time sadly, but one day.

HaCunha Mateta chants incoming... If it means no worries for the rest of my days, then I'll take it over what we have now.

It's utterly amazing how the world works!

You and me both. What's this all about?

PLEASE BE TRUE!!!

Well at least these comments justify me reasons for omitting Rita in this week's TOTW poll!

Believe me, I can feel that from here!

I won't be making any changes at this stage, but for future reference I will abstain from Apple Music exclusives both in their original form and when they are made availble for general release to other platforms then. I guess my thinking was the backlash on BuzzJack for excluding JADE was stronger than the expected backlash for excluding Rita or any other excluded artists on this strong release week. 😦

Was it ever in any doubt? 😄 But with your mod hat on for a moment @Tafty, do you see any just reason why JADE should have been excluded this week due to the comment Joseph made? 🤔

That would be good, as there were some options that could have fitted better there, including an excellent new one from Say Now.

Rita was in my backup options together with... Teddy Swims. 🤭

Something you can assist with please @JosephBoone ?🙏

SoundClash returns with cover songs from the 21st Century going head to head with each other. Cher is an American singer, actress and television personality. Dubbed the "Goddess of Pop", she is known for her androgynous contralto voice, bold visual presentation and multifaceted career, while cultivating a screen persona that mirrors her public image by often portraying strong-willed and outspoken women. It's Sophie Ellis-Bextor vs. Adam Lambert! You Decide! Here is what we have had so far in this series of SoundClash; Five vs. Robbie Williams in a battle of the Queen covers Alien Ant Farm vs. Fall Out Boy in a battle of the Michael Jackson covers Mad'House vs. Kelly Osbourne in a battle of the Madonna covers A1 vs Milk Inc. in a battle of the A-ha covers No Doubt vs. Weezer in a battle of the Talk Talk covers Scissor Sisters vs. Eric Prydz in a battle of the Pink Floyd covers Lolly vs. Céline Dion in a battle of the Cyndi Lauper covers Placebo vs. Maxwell in a battle of the Kate Bush covers Adele vs. Devlin feat. Ed Sheeran in a battle of the Bob Dylan covers Dario G vs. Bad Wolves in a battle of the Cranberries covers Smash Mouth vs. Joe McElderry in a battle of the Monkees covers Destiny's Child vs. Lizzo in a battle of the Bee Gees covers Atomic Kitten vs. One Direction in a battle of the Blondie covers Westlife vs. Fyfe Dangerfield in a battle of the Billy Joel covers Aurora feat. Naimee Coleman vs. allSTARS* in a battle of the Duran Duran covers Deep Dish feat. Stevie Nicks vs. Eva Cassidy in a battle of the Fleetwood Mac covers The Vamps feat. Shawn Mendes vs. Disturbed in a battle of the Simon & Garfunkel covers Girls Aloud vs. Ultra Naté in a battle of the Pointer Sisters covers t.A.T.u. vs. Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather in a battle of the Smiths covers Brandy & Ray J vs. Steve Brookstein in a battle of the Phil Collins covers Journey South vs. Mary J. Blige & U2 in a battle of the U2 covers Martine McCutcheon vs. Sam Smith in a battle of the Donna Summer covers Daphne & Celeste vs. Groove Coverage in a battle of the Alice Cooper covers Girls@Play vs. Pepsi & Shirlie in a battle of the Mel & Kim covers Stereophonics vs. Girls Of FHM in a battle of the Rod Stewart covers ATB vs. Alanis Morissette in a battle of the Seal covers Glee Cast vs. Rise Against in a battle of the Journey covers Stooshe vs. Weezer in a battle of the TLC covers Steps vs. Amerie in a battle of the Diana Ross covers Cascada vs. Discotronic & Tevin in a battle of the Savage Garden covers McFly vs. Young Soul Rebels in a battle of The Killers covers Dancing DJs vs. DHT in a battle of the Roxette covers Madonna vs. Passenger in a battle of the Don McLean covers Oasis vs. Limp Bizkit in a battle of The Who covers Pete Tong and The Heritage Orchestra vs. Rita Ora feat. Fatboy Slim in a battle of the Fatboy Slim covers Blue feat. Elton John vs. Ellie Goulding in a battle of the Elton John covers Primal Scream & Kate Moss vs. Jessica Simpson in a battle of the Nancy Sinatra covers Michael Andrews feat. Gary Jules vs. Lorde in a battle of the Tears For Fears covers Ryan Adams vs. Leona Lewis in a battle of the Oasis covers MØ vs. Herve Pagez, Charli XCX & Diplo in a battle of the Spice Girls covers Lighthouse Family vs. Muse in a battle of the Nina Simone covers Sunblock feat. Sandy vs. Bastille in a battle of the Corona covers Sharleen Spiteri vs. Human Nature in a battle of the Tom Jones covers Beverley Knight vs. Calum Scott in a battle of the Robyn covers Madcon vs. Måneskin in a battle of The Four Seasons covers Richard X vs Liberty X vs. Tinashe in a battle of the Chaka Khan covers Jamie Cullum vs. Regina Spektor in a battle of the Radiohead covers DJ Sammy & Yanou feat. Do vs. DJ Ötzi in a battle of the Bryan Adams covers Scooter vs. Gym Class Heroes in a battle of the Supertramp covers X Factor Finalists 2008 vs. Fifth Harmony in a battle of the Mariah Carey covers Ane Brun vs. Becky Hill in a battle of the Alphaville covers Joss Stone vs. Marcus Collins in a battle of the White Stripes covers Soda Club feat. Hannah Alethea vs. De-Grees in a battle of the Belinda Carlisle covers Slash feat. Fergie & Cypress Hill vs. Sandi Thom in a battle of the Guns N' Roses covers The Beautiful South vs. Lily Allen in a battle of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) covers Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nk vs. The Pussycat Dolls in a battle of the Labelle covers 311 vs. Natalie Imbruglia in a battle of The Cure covers India Shawn vs. Louise in a battle of the Janet Jackson covers Queensberry vs. Delta Goodrem in a battle of the Shakespears Sister covers 5 Seconds Of Summer vs. Bastille in a battle of the Green Day covers Creed vs. Will Young in a battle of The Doors covers LEN vs. Rockell in a battle of the Kim Wilde covers Marilyn Manson vs. The Hoosiers in a battle of the Soft Cell covers Tori Amos vs. The Saturdays in a battle of the Depeche Mode covers

Each week, 8 new releases are selected to go head to head, with one weekly winner which will then go up against future weekly winners later in the year at the end of each quarter of the year, and then again at the end of the year to determine the ultimate winner of 2025. Last week's results; Addison Rae – Fame Is A Gun [ 8 ] Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching [from F1® The Movie] [ 5 ] Conan Gray – This Song [ 2 ] James Morrison – Fight Another Day [ 2 ] Miley Cyrus – Easy Lover [ 2 ] Ava Max – Lovin Myself [ 1 ] GRACEY – Gimmicks [ 1 ] Olivia Dean – Nice To Each Other [ 0 ] ========== Total Votes: 21 Woman of the moment, Addison Rae scores another win for 2025 with single Fame Is A Gun just before the release of her debut album. ========================================== Week 21 Tiebreak results; Reneé Rapp – Leave Me Alone [ 15 ] Alex Warren with Jelly Roll – Bloodline [ 6 ] Reneé Rapp proves that it is possible to overcome Alex Warren's supremacy at this moment, and Leave Me Alone is tipped to be her first major success as an artist. ========================================== Each week, choose one song only that you feel is your favourite from the selection of releases that week. If you wish to post a rate of the selection of songs in the thread, please feel free to do so. Here are this week's contenders: Addison Rae – Times Like These Ed Sheeran – Sapphire JADE – Frozen Mariah Carey – Type Dangerous MARINA – I <3 YOU Mimi Webb – Love Language Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild The Kid LAROI – ALL I WANT IS YOU Results of this week's poll will be revealed in next week's thread. The poll will remain open until the following Friday. 2025 Pop Track of the Week Winners: Week 1: Celeste – Everyday Week 2: JADE – IT girl Week 3: Kylie Minogue x YouNotUs – Someone For Me Week 4: Tate McRae – Sports car Week 5: Tom Grennan – Shadowboxing Week 6: Lady Gaga – Abracadabra Week 7: Sabrina Carpenter – Busy Woman Week 8: Tate McRae – Revolving Door Week 9: Benson Boone – Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else Week 10: Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened? Week 11: JADE – FUFN (F**k You For Now) Week 12: Jonas Brothers – Love Me To Heaven Week 13: Ariana Grande – twilight zone Week 14: Ed Sheeran – Azizam Week 15: MARINA – CUNTISSIMO Week 16: Addison Rae – Headphones On Week 17: Zara Larsson – Pretty Ugly Week 18: MØ – Lose Yourself Week 19: PinkPantheress – Illegal Week 20: Jessie J – Living My Best Life Week 21: Reneé Rapp – Leave Me Alone Week 22: Addison Rae – Fame Is A Gun

Shouldn't we have a second poll for last week's ties? @danG

The Kiesza cover we never asked for is here;

A-ha – Hunting High And Low CHVRCHES – Final Girl The Saturdays – Work [Phil Tan Radio Mix] Pet Shop Boys – Domino Dancing WALK THE MOON – Tightrope Fifth Harmony – The Life

Chelsea also heavily linked with Mohammed Kudos this evening which would see goalkeeper Robert Sanchez go the opposite way to make space for their incoming French goalkeeper.

Elton John & Dua Lipa – Cold Heart [PNAU Remix] Charlie Puth feat. Kehlani – Done For Me Damiano David – The First Time Bob Dylan – Positively 4th Street Enrique Iglesias feat. Ludacris & DJ Frank E – Tonight (I’m F***in’ You) James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream