Nonstop On Top Pop: Best Singles of 2014
It is officially that time of year when Christmas trees come down and we look back at the amazing music we have experienced over the past year. Luckily, it was hard to pick the top 50 this year, a sign that pop music once again can always deliver. For the record, this list only includes singles, which tend to be the best songs an artist has to offer. Otherwise, let's be real, "Timebomb" by Tove Lo would have won this hands down. Regardless let's get this party started.
50. "Heroes" by Alesso feat. Tove Lo
This would have been a rather mundane EDM song but luckily Tove's magic touch once again takes everything to the next level. If 2014 has done anything right, it was to make this girl a superstar.
49. "Problem" by Arianna Grande feat. Iggy Azalea
"Problem" undeniably has this year's best use of saxophone. Sorry Jason Derulo.
48. "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor
No matter how much this song grates my nerves, it is still too catchy not to have been an international hit. Congratulations?
47. "Uptight Downtown" by La Roux
La Roux is one of the best things to happen to pop EVER and if this had been a promoted a little better, this would have been much higher on the list. Still, this is really a special song so be a good person and get their spectacular album while you're at it.
46. "Don't Stop" by 5 Seconds Of Summer
It's very hard to make good pop music with guitars but 5 Seconds of Summer have mastered it. Good job boys and it looks like the hearts of teenage girls everywhere will be intact for at least 3 more albums.
45. "Too Cool To Dance (Fred Falke Remix)" by Eden xo
The original is a solid pop song but the Fred Falke mix of Eden xo's new single captures all the best parts of the original and adds some lasers to make it properly bonkers. Eden is definitely one to watch for next year.
44. "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" by Paloma Faith
I'm just going to say it: Paloma Faith is the best soul-pop singer in the business right now. This orchestral masterpiece should've been a worldwide number one and the vocals deserve at least 4 Grammys. Keep doing your thing Paloma.
43. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift
The greatest comeback single of the year cements Taylor Swift as a proper princess of pop, no matter who long she has denied it.
42. "Rumour" by Chlöe Howl
Chlöe Howl is one of our favorites and if the severely underrated "Rumour" is any indication of what to expect, she could easily deliver the best album of 2015.
41. "Summer" by Calvin Harris
The official sexiest man in pop once again delivers the goods. However, we here at NSOTP fully support a year long break to pursue modeling, Mr. Harris.
40. "Into The Blue" by Kylie Minogue
This may have been Kylie's worst album campaign but "Into The Blue" was a shining beacon of hope for music this year and if anyone tries coming for my queen, allow me to play her ridicumazing cover of "Bette Davis Eyes" while you cry at your own foolishness.
39. "Even If I'm Loud It Doesn't Mean I'm Talking To You" by Tove Styrke
2014's weirdest, most bonkers song comes from the second best Tove in pop. Let this be a driving force for her to surpass Ms. Lo, because in the end, the real winner would be music, right?
38. "Me and My Broken Heart" by Rixton
Yes, this may be rip off of a very amazing pop song from a decade ago but listen, it's an amazing song so just shut up and listen.
37. "Step It Up" by Bianca
The last Song of The Day on NSOTP surely has a spot on this list, and as an Italo disco monster of a track, it looks like Bianca is ready to take 2015 by storm.
36. "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne
This was the first big hit of 2014 in my opinion and the marriage of classical and 90's house music could not have been executed better.
35. "Braveheart" by Neon Jungle
They don't look for Trouble, but they've got all the hits. Neon Jungle is slowly becoming my favorite girl band and if they follow the Girls Aloud trend, their next album will be era-defining.
34. "Get Lost" by Icona Pop
This could have been a "I Love It"-sized hit but, like La Roux, the promotion just wasn't there. But I'll be damned if Icona Pop go down in pop history as one hit wonders because "Get Lost" is absolutely wonderful.
33. "Catch" by Allie X
I may not have written about her much, but Allie X quickly became my new pop obsession of 2014. Hopefully, she builds off the crystalline majesty of "Catch" and become the greatest popstar Canada has produced since Carly Rae Jepsen.
32. "Sing" by Ed Sheeran
The biggest surprise of the year came from the world's most famous ginger man actually becoming good. Still, wouldn't it have been a great Justin Timberlake song? (NSOTP still loves you Ed!)
31. "Kiss and Tell" by 5Angels
The premiere girl band of the Czech Republic may have made the world's most basic video but this song will never leave your head. That's a good thing since it is 10x better than anything U2 has produced this year.
30. "Steal My Girl" by One Direction
The best single One Direction has released since "What Makes You Beautiful." Too bad they're, ALLEGEDLY (MOST LIKELY), breaking up next year.
29. "Devil's Touch" by TIAAN
This is almost too beautiful for words. This girl had better be amazing
in 2015, otherwise we might as well just give up and go home.
28. "These Days" by Take That
The original British boy band is back to show how it's done and once again, it looks like these guys will make hits until they're 90. If they're still as good as "These Days," I'm fine with that future.
27. "I Got U" by Duke Dumont feat. Jax Jones
The sound of summer captured in less than 5 minutes. The Whitney Houston (RIP) interpolation doesn't hurt either!
26. "No Enemiesz" by Kiesza
While the title of this song makes me worry about Kiesza's spelling skills, "No Enemiesz" is the kind of song popstars stopped making in the 90's. Which was a stupid decision because as you can hear, it is bloody amazing.
