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Listeners Still Love Traditional Tunes with “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” at #1 on Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs Chart

As the festive holiday spirit soars in the air and lights up hearts and homes, The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers, and music publishers, brings the ultimate soundtrack of the season to life. Honoring the creators behind trending tinsel tunes and cherished classics, ASCAP proudly presented its Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs and the Top 25 Holiday Songs of 2024, 

Topping the ASCAP’s New Classic Holiday Songs chart for the second consecutive year is Kelly Clarkson with "Underneath the Tree," co-written with Greg Kurstin. Other notable entries include Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe," Katy Perry's "Cozy Little Christmas," and Grammy-winning and genre-defying singer-songwriter Laufey’s “Christmas Magic" the latest addition to the list. These contemporary tracks have become holiday favorites, showcasing the evolving landscape of festive music and celebrating the magic of this joyous time.

The global music scene was shattered with Beyoncé’s eighth studio album act ii COWBOY CARTER, a shockingly disruptive and, in the eyes and ears of many, controversial yet perfectly performed and produced masterpiece, which smashed streaming platforms, airwaves, and news outlets on March 29, 2024, following the monumental release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday. 

In this groundbreaking work, Beyoncé embarks on a bold musical journey that transcends genre boundaries, rooted in the rich tradition of country music while pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. With her trademark creativity and fearless approach, Beyoncé delivers an album that pays homage to musical pioneers across genres like Country, Rock, Classical, and Opera, and it celebrates the past while charting a bold new course in Americana culture while valiantly redefining the soundscape of Americana culture.

Pop provocateur and reckless rulebreaker UPSAHL is making headlines over this last Summer with her latest upbeat and edgy hit singles ‘Summer So Hot,’ released on June 21st, 2024, and  ‘Tears On The Dancefloor,’ released on August 23, 2024, both via Arista Records and is taking the world by the storm with her mega 40-plus headlining international tour “Melt me down” that kicked off on August 24 with her showcase at the Smukfest 2024 festival in Skanderborg, Denmark.  

On August 24, 2024, at the Feelings 2024 fest in Bergen, Norway, UPSAHL completed the first part of the European leg of the tour before she returned to the US with a show at the Soma Sidestage in San Diego on September 10. After a two-month North America spree, UPSAHL is going back to Europe in November.The “Melt me down” tour is scheduled to conclude on November 26 in Paris at the Badaboum.    

It has been five years since a conceptual album, “Kiwanuka,” received Grammy and Brit nominations and won the Mercury Prize for English singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, and now the 37-year-old artist returns with his fourth album that reflects on changes in his personal life. The 11-track record “Small Changes” has been announced to be released on November 15th, 2024, via Geffen Records, following Kiwanuka’s US tour co-headlining with Brittany Howard.

For the making of “Small Changes,” Michael Kiwanuka reunited with co-producers Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (Gorillaz, Black Keys, Gnarls Barkley) and Inflo (Sault, Adele, Cleo Sol), continuing the creative streak that began with his critically acclaimed 2016 UK number-one album, “Love & Hate.”

In the realm of singer-songwriters, Jonah Kagen stands out as a rising star, entrancing audiences with his soulful voice, melodic charm, and poignant lyrics enchanted with heartfelt storytelling. He continues his musical journey with the release of his newest EP, 'The Roads,' and is ready to embark on a two-month-long US tour, starting in Kansas City on March 18, 2024.

Jonah's 6-track EP, The Roads, was released on Arista Records on December 1, 2023. It includes the title single, along with his other hit singles, "Pollution," "Made Up My Mind (ft. Lily Meola)," and "18," as well as two brand new songs, "This Life Ain't Easy" and "Save My Soul."

French–German independent record label InFiné has presented a culturally and musically diverse lineup of internationally renowned, exceptionally talented artists, including Deena Abdelwahed, Lucie Antunes, Rone, Sabrina Bellaouel, UTO, Blick Bassy, and Cindy Pooch, who work in a variety of genres, spanning from pop, electronic dance, R'n'B, soul, independent rock, to contemporary instrumental music and motion picture scores.

For the InFiné family of artists, the past few months have been marked by a volume of new releases, music video productions, and extensive touring across the US, Canada, and Europe, opening new opportunities and embarking on new chapters for already well-established and new rising talents, unveiling their latest creations, growing their fan base globally and expanding their creative horizons.

Boisterously enthusiastic self-starter Scarlet Parke released her self-produced single and music video “369” delivering smooth jazzy vocals, hypnotic beats fused with mesmerizing melodies, and inspiring message through direct, uplifting lyrics.

Talented songwriter Scarlet composed a music piece, which emits a synergy of pop, soul, and jazz within easily recognized soundscape. For years Parke has been determined to produce her own music and this release became her signature achievement of her long-time goal as a music and video producer.

South Korean singer-songwriter, music producer, and DJ, SHAUN is known for his viral hit single “Way Back Home”, which during the time of its release charted over K-pop super groups such as TWICE, BLACKPINK and BTS, according to Billboard.

SHAUN has hit the road now for his first ever North American Tour. It kicked off in Los Angeles on April 14th, the tour will weave through eight cities, wrapping up in Chicago on April 24^th. SHAUN will be performing all his greatest hits, including his recent collaboration with global artist Jeff Satur, “Steal The Show.”