What albums were on repeat? What songs could you not get out of your head? What movie could your friends not stop talking about? What book did your best friend give five stars on Goodreads? I bet I can guess.
Best Artist: Chappell Roan
Anybody living through 2024 has to agree with me that Chappell Roan has absolutely become a recognizable voice in our daily lives. Songs like ‘Good Luck Babe’ and ‘Hot to Go’ are now staples at school dances, and Chappell’s grown lifelong fans in some of my friends.
Best Albums: “brat” and “Short n’ Sweet”
The album “brat,” released in 2024 by Charlie XCX, introduced ‘Brat Summer’ to many students and will be a happy addition to their memories. Songs “Apple” and “360” became the soundtrack to our lives, and people doing the accompanying TikTok dances flooded ‘for you’ pages everywhere. Neon green clothing emblazoned with words in the classic “brat” font appeared everywhere. The album was certainly a staple of this year and will remain a 2024 favorite.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Album “Short n’ Sweet,” released in 2024, was also a staple this year. It’s fun, high-energy music brought good vibes to listeners craving upbeat pop music everywhere. After the release of Carpenter’s album “Emails, I Can’t Send: fwd,” listeners were eagerly awaiting her new album, and it certainly did not disappoint, delivering fun, catchy songs like “Please Please Please” and “Taste.”
Best Movie: “Wicked”
Tons of people defined gravity and flew into the theaters to see the new “Wicked” movie musical. Students decked out in pink and green attire, many enjoying the film, both music and acting. Ariana Grande-Butera and Cynthia Erivo did an incredible job recreating the iconic Broadway show, and the movie will be a memorable part of 2024 for all who went to see it.
Best Concert: Billie Elish’s “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT Tour”
This is the one concert that had everybody decked out in their merch the day after– and there were a lot of students there. Billie Eilish followed through with incredible vocals, excellent special effects, and tons of energy. The hour and half long show followed through with no boring moments. The tour was fun to follow for both superfans and people who were new to her music.
Best Book: “Funny Story” by Emily Henry
This was a book that I read in a day, and then read again the next day. It was that good. Emily Henry is so good at encompassing all of the aspects of living through her writing, though she writes romance novels. You see the good, the bad, and the really ugly of all of her characters, which is a part of what makes her books so undeniably excellent. She’s funny, she’s creative, and you will cry at the end– and not because it’s sad, because it’s over and you want to read it for the first time again. This book was an excellent addition to her repertoire, and I loved it so much.
