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It's SoundClash! In this event we celebrate the one hit wonders of the 21st century so far. In each round, two songs will go head to head to come out on top, with each credited artist only having a single UK Top 40 hit to their name. In each case, you're voting for your favourite song. The winning songs will then go into a grand collection of one hit wonders to be voted for once the opening rounds are complete. These are the two songs going head to head this round; Hoobastank – The Reason {#12, 2004} 🇺🇸 Hoobastank are an American rock band formed in California in 1994, known for their blend of alternative rock, post-grunge and melodic hard rock. James Vincent McMorrow – Higher Love {#21, 2011} 🇮🇪 James Vincent McMorrow is an Irish singer-songwriter known for his distinctive falsetto vocals and atmospheric blend of indie folk, soul and electronic music. You Decide! Here is what we have had so far in this series of SoundClash; Iglu & Hartly vs. ALMA Vanessa Amorosi vs. Ten Walls Divine Inspiration vs. Kent Jones Newton Faulkner vs. Bridgit Mendler Andreas Johnson vs. Nico & Vinz DB Boulevard vs. Grace Little Jackie vs. Wynter Gordon O-Zone vs. Dynoro & Gigi D'Agostino The Bravery vs. Alex Clare Esmée Denters vs. Secondcity ATC vs. Christine And The Queens Mini Viva vs. Charlie Brown Khia vs. Daisy Dares You Andrew W.K. vs. Karmin Daniel Powter vs. Rachel Platten Little Trees vs. Foster The People Lee Mead vs. Keala Settle Special D vs. Otto Knows Paris Hilton vs. D'Banj Zoë Birkett vs. Hurts Metro Station vs. Vance Joy DJ Pied Piper & The Masters Of Ceremonies vs. OMI Sara Bareilles vs. Alyssa Reid Dana Rayne vs. Mclean Alizée vs. Portugal. The Man Sharam vs. Hardwell

Fontaines DC, Temper City and Miley Cyrus are probably my biggest omissions that I'd have like to have seen added. Here's some other thoughts on Now 125; Disc 1 Nice to see first time additions from Ashe, ADÉLA, and Audrey Hobert. I guess Ashe could be a future #1 so would add some value to the compilation for sure. Bruno's single is very old by this point, but it was the case on Now 124 also so not hugely surprising. Charli's singles this era haven't really impacted the charts the same way as her BRAT era so it was less obvious what song would be picked but I think Camera is the right choice overall. Can they please stop trying to push Luke Combs on us all. I get that maybe he had a hit a couple of years ago with a cover of Fast Car, but he's not marketed for UK audiences and this constant obsession of including a song of his in the country section of the disc is getting very tired now. We don't want it. If we did, his music would be charting much higher. Dolly Parton's only ever appearance in the main series comes this month following her passing, and they choose to use, not 9 To 5, not Jolene, but this duet instead... It just doesn't feel like a fitting tribute choice in my opinion. Disc 2 Expectedly Olivia Rodrigo gets the double appearance in the volume we would have expected for her two recent hits. Not gripes at all there. However, Alex Warren's higher-peaking hits FINE PLACE TO DIE and PASSENGER both get snubbed for the more recent, and lower-peaking, RESCUER. There is just something that doesn't sit right with me about this. First appearance for Carly Rae Jepsen since Now 91, and the first for Chaka Khan... ever! Along with Chaka, it was good to see first time features for Jungle, KAROL G and Delta Goodrem. The longest gap between appearances though isn't Blue (last seen Now 59) or Simple Minds (last seen Now 30) but it is Bonnie Tyler, who last appeared with the very same song on the very first edition of Now That's What I Call Music way back in 1983 and hasn't appeared again since. It seems her tribute sets quite the record for longest gap between appearances for any song in the series. Overall it's a mixture of hits on one disc and vintage artists on the second. It makes me wish that more of what was on Disc 2 had a chance of making it into the UK Charts, but it just seems like that's not a reality we will ever see again.

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise): Saturday 17th October Everton 2-2 Chelsea (12:30) Brentford 2-1 Liverpool Fulham 0-2 Hull City Manchester City 4-1 Ipswich Town Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa (17:30) Sunday 18th October AFC Bournemouth 3-2 Sunderland (14:00) Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Crystal Palace (14:00) Leeds United 1-2 Manchester United (14:00) Nottingham Forest 2-4 Arsenal (16:30) Monday 19th October Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Coventry City (20:00)

Should Zanmatomb enter a mummified entry? 🤔

It's SoundClash! In this event we celebrate the one hit wonders of the 21st century so far. In each round, two songs will go head to head to come out on top, with each credited artist only having a single UK Top 40 hit to their name. In each case, you're voting for your favourite song. The winning songs will then go into a grand collection of one hit wonders to be voted for once the opening rounds are complete. These are the two songs going head to head this round; Sharam – P.A.T.T. (Party All The Time) {#7, 2007} 🇮🇷 Sharam is an Iranian-American DJ, best known as one half of the influential house duo Deep Dish alongside Dubfire. He achieved solo success with a dance hit that reworked Eddie Murphy’s 1985 song. Hardwell feat. Matthew Kama – Dare You {#18, 2014} 🇳🇱 Hardwell is a Dutch DJ and electronic music producer renowned for his high-energy big-room house and progressive EDM sound. A two-time winner of DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll, Hardwell is celebrated for his explosive live performances and influential role in the global EDM scene. You Decide! Here is what we have had so far in this series of SoundClash; Iglu & Hartly vs. ALMA Vanessa Amorosi vs. Ten Walls Divine Inspiration vs. Kent Jones Newton Faulkner vs. Bridgit Mendler Andreas Johnson vs. Nico & Vinz DB Boulevard vs. Grace Little Jackie vs. Wynter Gordon O-Zone vs. Dynoro & Gigi D'Agostino The Bravery vs. Alex Clare Esmée Denters vs. Secondcity ATC vs. Christine And The Queens Mini Viva vs. Charlie Brown Khia vs. Daisy Dares You Andrew W.K. vs. Karmin Daniel Powter vs. Rachel Platten Little Trees vs. Foster The People Lee Mead vs. Keala Settle Special D vs. Otto Knows Paris Hilton vs. D'Banj Zoë Birkett vs. Hurts Metro Station vs. Vance Joy DJ Pied Piper & The Masters Of Ceremonies vs. OMI Sara Bareilles vs. Alyssa Reid Dana Rayne vs. Mclean Alizée vs. Portugal. The Man

Never cared for the Alizée song at the time, but I appreciate it more now. Sadly, not quite enough to edge it past P.TM for me.

It's SoundClash! In this event we celebrate the one hit wonders of the 21st century so far. In each round, two songs will go head to head to come out on top, with each credited artist only having a single UK Top 40 hit to their name. In each case, you're voting for your favourite song. The winning songs will then go into a grand collection of one hit wonders to be voted for once the opening rounds are complete. These are the two songs going head to head this round; Alizée – Moi... Lolita {#9, 2002} 🇫🇷 Alizée is a French singer who rose to fame in 2002 with her debut single written by Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat. Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still {#3, 2017} 🇺🇸 Portugal. The Man are an American rock band formed in Alaska in 2001, led by vocalist John Gourley. The band have built a diverse catalogue spanning alternative rock, electronic music and psychedelic pop. You Decide! Here is what we have had so far in this series of SoundClash; Iglu & Hartly vs. ALMA Vanessa Amorosi vs. Ten Walls Divine Inspiration vs. Kent Jones Newton Faulkner vs. Bridgit Mendler Andreas Johnson vs. Nico & Vinz DB Boulevard vs. Grace Little Jackie vs. Wynter Gordon O-Zone vs. Dynoro & Gigi D'Agostino The Bravery vs. Alex Clare Esmée Denters vs. Secondcity ATC vs. Christine And The Queens Mini Viva vs. Charlie Brown Khia vs. Daisy Dares You Andrew W.K. vs. Karmin Daniel Powter vs. Rachel Platten Little Trees vs. Foster The People Lee Mead vs. Keala Settle Special D vs. Otto Knows Paris Hilton vs. D'Banj Zoë Birkett vs. Hurts Metro Station vs. Vance Joy DJ Pied Piper & The Masters Of Ceremonies vs. OMI Sara Bareilles vs. Alyssa Reid Dana Rayne vs. Mclean

Go easy on me if you want Adele.

Omissions Taylor Swift – Patient Zero {1} Shakira feet. Burna Boy – Dai Dai {2} Dolly Parton – 9 To 5 {5} sombr – My Body Isn't Ready {10} Alyssa Grace – bloodstream {12} KATSEYE – Hootie Frutti {16} Noah Kahan – Draw You Out {16} Fontaines D.C. – Marianne {19} Alex Warren – FINE PLACE TO DIE {20} Alex Warren – PASSENGER {22} Temper City – Self Aware {23} TLC – No Scrubs {23} Cloonee & Prospa feat. Tristan – Good Girl {25} Kolter – Hey Everybody (Back In The Dance) {29} Miley Cyrus – Bass Pursuades {31} HUGEL & SOLTO (FR) – Jamaican (Bam Bam) {34} Gener8ion feat. Yung Lean – Storm II {37} Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend {39} Aitch – RMB (Ring My Bell) {40} Josh Baker & Poppy Baskcomb – My Place {52} Morgan Wallen – Been By Now {53} Myles Smith – My Mess {58} MK & Poppy Baskcomb – Zone {67} There may be others. I didn't keep an extensive list this time.

Here's a playlist for anyone wanting to listen along.

Going against the majority here but quite like that Mclean track even though it's very of its time.

It's SoundClash! In this event we celebrate the one hit wonders of the 21st century so far. In each round, two songs will go head to head to come out on top, with each credited artist only having a single UK Top 40 hit to their name. In each case, you're voting for your favourite song. The winning songs will then go into a grand collection of one hit wonders to be voted for once the opening rounds are complete. These are the two songs going head to head this round; Dana Rayne – Object Of My Desire {#7, 2005} 🇺🇸 Dana Rayne is an American dance-pop singer who gained recognition in the early 2000s with her energetic blend of Eurodance and electronic pop. Mclean – My Name {#10, 2010} 🇬🇧 McLean is a British singer-songwriter known for his smooth blend of R&B, soul and pop. You Decide! Here is what we have had so far in this series of SoundClash; Iglu & Hartly vs. ALMA Vanessa Amorosi vs. Ten Walls Divine Inspiration vs. Kent Jones Newton Faulkner vs. Bridgit Mendler Andreas Johnson vs. Nico & Vinz DB Boulevard vs. Grace Little Jackie vs. Wynter Gordon O-Zone vs. Dynoro & Gigi D'Agostino The Bravery vs. Alex Clare Esmée Denters vs. Secondcity ATC vs. Christine And The Queens Mini Viva vs. Charlie Brown Khia vs. Daisy Dares You Andrew W.K. vs. Karmin Daniel Powter vs. Rachel Platten Little Trees vs. Foster The People Lee Mead vs. Keala Settle Special D vs. Otto Knows Paris Hilton vs. D'Banj Zoë Birkett vs. Hurts Metro Station vs. Vance Joy DJ Pied Piper & The Masters Of Ceremonies vs. OMI Sara Bareilles vs. Alyssa Reid

See! See! You're Vengaboys! I knew it. 🤭

One point. One. Point.

Ok fine.

I would have probably voted for the latter say ten years ago, but now I'm voting for the former and wishing Sara had more than one UK hit.

It's SoundClash! In this event we celebrate the one hit wonders of the 21st century so far. In each round, two songs will go head to head to come out on top, with each credited artist only having a single UK Top 40 hit to their name. In each case, you're voting for your favourite song. The winning songs will then go into a grand collection of one hit wonders to be voted for once the opening rounds are complete. These are the two songs going head to head this round; Sara Bareilles – Love Song {#4, 2008} 🇺🇸 Sara Bareilles is an American singer-songwriter and pianist known for her soulful vocals, heartfelt lyrics and piano-driven pop sound. She also earned acclaim as a musical theatre composer, co-creating the hit Broadway musical Waitress and earning multiple award nominations. Alyssa Reid feat. Jump Smokers – Alone Again {#2, 2012} 🇨🇦 Alyssa Reid is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her blend of pop, R&B and electronic influences. She established herself as a rising star in the Canadian music scene during the early 2010s. You Decide! Here is what we have had so far in this series of SoundClash; Iglu & Hartly vs. ALMA Vanessa Amorosi vs. Ten Walls Divine Inspiration vs. Kent Jones Newton Faulkner vs. Bridgit Mendler Andreas Johnson vs. Nico & Vinz DB Boulevard vs. Grace Little Jackie vs. Wynter Gordon O-Zone vs. Dynoro & Gigi D'Agostino The Bravery vs. Alex Clare Esmée Denters vs. Secondcity ATC vs. Christine And The Queens Mini Viva vs. Charlie Brown Khia vs. Daisy Dares You Andrew W.K. vs. Karmin Daniel Powter vs. Rachel Platten Little Trees vs. Foster The People Lee Mead vs. Keala Settle Special D vs. Otto Knows Paris Hilton vs. D'Banj Zoë Birkett vs. Hurts Metro Station vs. Vance Joy DJ Pied Piper & The Masters Of Ceremonies vs. OMI

Hmm. Due to oversights there are three acts that were not given authorisation in time for the opening week and now that passport control has granted them their visas they can join us, but who would they be? Speculate below to win a free gift from ElectroBoy.

All except Dobbo. When he's right, he's right.

I don't know what we're doing but... 48 / 53 Also someone give Zanmatony some mealworms at least.

I took the opportunity to give Taahino some points as it could be the last time I get to do so, but also the song was decent for me.

Not including features, but that lyric sounds appalling.

I really like it, but the 2015 smash from OMI is a very fun hit too. My vote goes to DJ Pied Piper.

It's SoundClash! In this event we celebrate the one hit wonders of the 21st century so far. In each round, two songs will go head to head to come out on top, with each credited artist only having a single UK Top 40 hit to their name. In each case, you're voting for your favourite song. The winning songs will then go into a grand collection of one hit wonders to be voted for once the opening rounds are complete. These are the two songs going head to head this round; DJ Pied Piper & The Masters Of Ceremonies – Do You Really Like It? {#1, 2001} 🇬🇧 DJ Pied Piper & The Masters of Ceremonies are a British garage act. Their success helped bring UK garage into the mainstream, making them one of the genre’s most recognisable acts of the early 2000s. OMI – Cheerleader [Felix Jaehn Remix] {#1, 2015} 🇯🇲 OMI is a Jamaican singer-songwriter, born Omar Samuel Pasley, who rose to international fame with his infectious 2015 hit particularly after a successful remix by German DJ Felix Jaehn. The song topped charts worldwide. You Decide! Here is what we have had so far in this series of SoundClash; Iglu & Hartly vs. ALMA Vanessa Amorosi vs. Ten Walls Divine Inspiration vs. Kent Jones Newton Faulkner vs. Bridgit Mendler Andreas Johnson vs. Nico & Vinz DB Boulevard vs. Grace Little Jackie vs. Wynter Gordon O-Zone vs. Dynoro & Gigi D'Agostino The Bravery vs. Alex Clare Esmée Denters vs. Secondcity ATC vs. Christine And The Queens Mini Viva vs. Charlie Brown Khia vs. Daisy Dares You Andrew W.K. vs. Karmin Daniel Powter vs. Rachel Platten Little Trees vs. Foster The People Lee Mead vs. Keala Settle Special D vs. Otto Knows Paris Hilton vs. D'Banj Zoë Birkett vs. Hurts Metro Station vs. Vance Joy

Thank you magnificent Philip. Hope your next six months are better then your last! 🙏🏼