Top 10 songs of May 2024 (You’ll Have on Repeat)

From club tracks to introspective indie and genre-blending pop, the Top 10 Songs of May 2024 delivered a dynamic and unpredictable listening experience.

With songs curated from Resident Advisor, Pitchfork, Tidal, KEXP, YouTube, and a strong wave of user-submitted gems, this month’s chart showcased how creativity can emerge from all corners of the music world.

Whether you’re into sun-soaked dance beats, heartfelt storytelling, or underground experimentation, May had something waiting for you.

Top 10 Songs of May 2024

1. SLOUCHO – Super Maramu 2000

2. 1010benja – Waterworks

3. Ghostly Kisses – Ocean

4. Barry Can’t Swim – Kimbara

5. Blitzen Trapper – Cosmic Backseat Education

6. eleven1.1 – Hey Girl!!!

7. BIG SPECIAL – BIG COUNTRY GOTHIC

8. Kodack Black – Stressed Out

9. Peggy Gou – Lobster Telephone

10. Elvie Shane – First Place

Where The Top Songs Came From

Kicking things off with a touch of mystery is “Super Maramu 2000” by SLOUCHO, championed by Resident Advisor, the online music magazine known for underground electronic gems. The song is a club-ready track, featuring drums that complement a Latin-bass rhythm, showcasing Sloucho’s distinctive and infectious vocal chops.

Pitchfork, the arbiter of all things indie, threw its weight behind “Waterworks” by 1010benja. The acclaimed singer-songwriter from Kansas City has finally released his first album, and it’s a beautiful collection of hybrid pop and R&B songs like this one.

KEXP brought us the pop anthem “Ocean” by Ghostly Kisses. The track features mixolydian harmony and a UK Garage feel, enhanced by Oli Bayston’s contributions. It explores vocal textures and liberative themes, reminiscent of tracks by Lorde and Taylor Swift.

A user-submitted gem took the #4 spot with “Kimbara” by Barry Can’t Swim. It is an irresistibly catchy, club-ready track, a surefire summer hit filled with vibrant horns, captivating vocal samples, and exuberant energy that crescendos into a moment of ecstatic euphoria.

Indie rock veterans Blitzen Trapper returned with “Cosmic Backseat Education,” a track shared by another user. Fans can likely expect a classic Blitzen Trapper experience with their signature blend of storytelling and innovative sounds.

TIDAL threw a curveball with “Hey Girl!!!” by eleven1.1, the latin singer whose touch is bringing something new to the scene with his sophisticated, smooth, and spatial style.

Another user submission, “BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC” by BIG SPECIAL, reached #7 in the Top 10 Songs of May 2024 chart. The song covers all the expected topics from a band committed to championing working-class music and poetry. From the yearning for fame to the pressures of capitalism and wealth inequality.

A familiar name graces the chart with Kodak Black’s “Stressed Out” shared by YouTube at #8. The rapper known for his introspective lyrics and smooth flow return with a song reflecting on everything that’s been plaguing his mind lately.

Juno Download, the online music store known for its vast selection of electronic music, brings us “Lobster Telephone” by Peggy Gou, a retro-styled technicolor deep house track named after the renowned Salvador Dali sculpture.

Rounding out the chart is Pandora with Elvie Shane and his “First Place,” a country song in collaboration with Little Big Town which will surely become the anthem for summer road trips, blending Shane’s vocals with the harmonic richness of Little Big Town’s signature sound.

Final Thoughts and Special Thanks

The Top 10 Songs of May 2024 blended underground music with established names, spanning pop, house, indie rock, and Latin-inspired beats. With multiple user submissions making the chart, it was a strong reminder that great music can come from anywhere.

Huge thanks to everyone who submitted, rated, or shared a song this month. Your input continues to shape the chart and fuel new discoveries.

As always, we don’t represent the brands or artists featured, we simply credit them for leading us to incredible tracks. Our mission is to spotlight and celebrate music while giving full recognition to the sources behind it.

Looking for more? Revisit the Top 10 Songs of April 2024 or check out the full playlist below to uncover even more sounds worth hearing.