Matt and Sam begin to wind down another season of the show by presenting Sam's top 12 of 2024.

We begin by spotlighting how tracks like LCD Sound System's "X-Ray Eyes" can unexpectedly grow on us, capturing our affection over time.  We explore the energizing appeal of Imagine Dragons' "Eyes Closed" and the emotional depth found in Kyle's "Sweetest Thing," showcasing the diverse range of sounds that struck a chord with listeners.  And who could forget the infectious collaboration of Fred again.., Anderson .Paak, and Chica with their earworm "Places to Be"?

2024 was also a year of evolution and fresh voices in the music scene. Dive into the creative shifts of Vampire Weekend, the Black Keys, and Linkin Park, each bringing something novel to the table. The introduction of Emily Armstrong to Linkin Park's lineup and the rise of young jazz sensation Samara Joy mark significant changes in the industry, while Charli XCX's acclaimed track "Everything is Romantic" rounds out Sam's top picks.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-samers-best-of-2024-new-music/pl.u-jENLpsV3KAB

12. x-ray eyes by LCD Soundsystem
11. Eyes Closed by Imagine Dragons
10. Sweetest Thing by KYLE
9. Triumph by Bishop Briggs
8. Good People by Mumford & Sons & Pharell Williams
7. THE DEVIL I KNOW by Dorothy
6. places to be by Fred again, Anderson .Paak, & CHIKA
5. Classical by Vampire Weeknd
4. Beautiful People (Stay High) by The Black Keys
3. The Emptiness Machine by LINKIN PARK
2. Autumn Nocturne by Samara Joy
1. Everything is romantic by Charli xcx

Matt and Sam present Matt's top 12 tracks of 2024. Starting with "Young Gun" by Tori Kelly featuring John Bellion, you’ll find yourself mesmerized by the seamless collaboration that has taken over the airwaves this year.

Discover the unique dynamics that bring siblings like Finneas and Billie Eilish to life, alongside other standout albums and tracks, from the heartfelt "Masterpiece" by Old 97s to Bob Vylan's electrifying sampled sounds. Get ready for a celebration of musical talent and collaboration that truly inspires.

Genre-crossing genius and Grammy surprises mark the musical landscape of 2024. Beyoncé's unexpected country music journey with "Texas Hold'em" and the charm of Chappell Roan’s "Hot To Go" are just the beginning. We also explore exciting new releases, including Billy Joel's latest single and the folk-rock charm of Fantastic Cat. But who will ultimately take the top spot in Matt's top 12??  Tune in to find out.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-matt-best-of-2024/pl.u-58P1ImVe0j

12. young gun (feat. Jon Bellion) - Tori Kelly
11. Dance With Me- Tones And I
10. Lotus Eater- FINNEAS
9. Masterpiece- Old 97's
8. Right Here- Bob Vylan
7. Mountains Separate Us- The Duskwhales
6. Pink Skies- Zach Bryan
5. HOT TO GO!- Chappell Roan
4. TEXAS HOLD 'EM- Beyoncé
3. Turn the Lights Back On- Billy Joel
2. So Glad You Made It- Fantastic Cat
1. Bright Lights- The Killers

Jenn is taking a little break before the start of season 6 of What Are You Listening To on January 20th, in the meantime, we’ve got some episodes from the rest of the Super Awesome Podcast Network.  

This week, it’s an episode of Super Awesome Runner (formerly Super Awesome You) which is the perfect motivation podcast to achieve all of your 2025 running goals.  So check it out today and then subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode and don’t fall short of a goal in 2025. 

Matt and Sam from the Super Awesome Mix Podcast join Jenn Tully to put together a playlist to get you through the holiday season!  We learned a lot about each other and had a lot of fun along the way!  Thanks for supporting our shows this year and we can't wait for new episodes in 2025!!

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/waylt-christmas-2024/pl.u-58v7TmVe0j

1. Holiday Road - Fantastic Cat
2. What Christmas Means To Me - Stevie Wonder
3. The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
4. The Nutcracker - Bonn Philharmonic Orchestra
5. The Merriest - June Christy
6. Here Comes Santa Claus - Gene Autry

Rapper and producer Kimeyo joins Jenn Tully to talk about his inspirations, his own process and his upcoming release Tha Process.  Follow him on Instagram @kimeyolive

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xXRAH6M2ZZOt2niM8y0Oa?si=70c765cd3e4e4aa7

1. 6 'N the Mornin' by Ice T
2. You Gots To Chill by EPMD
3. Straight Boss Shit by Kimeyo
4. Change It Up by Kimeyo

Carl Sessions (@MBODICandles) from MBODI Candles joins Jenn to talk about mixing both scents and sounds!  Check out MBODI Candles at MBODICandles.com where you can even submit music for their playlist!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zbtY0UcMrhK96tnXa9qqP?si=b24d4df35a684072

1. Ontheway by Earl Sweatshirt
2. Cooties by Schoolboy Q
3. 3am by Haim
4. Simple Things by Miguel

Author, Composer and Educator Thomas Rheingans of the Piano Zen Method (pianozen.com) joins Jenn Tully to talk about the magic of a rhapsody and we even get a WAYLT first with Thomas playing one of the songs on the playlist live!

Check out more of Thomas' work at PianoZen.com

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xaWeNUcAAPSqGYoq0rTTr?si=155ce44004b448c4

1. Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin
2. The Ballad of Billy the Kid by Billy Joel
3. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
4. Theme from Somewhere In Time by Roger Williams

Just ahead of Thanksgiving, Jenn runs through four songs that focus on giving thanks!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FeVJgIiceRsmx3b9tY73C?si=76824434188749c6

1. "Thank U" by Alanis Morissette
2. "Danke Schoen" by Wayne Newton
3. "Thank You For Being a Friend" by Andrew Gold
4. "Thank You" by Led Zeppelin

Dalila Mya of the MYA Project (@myaprojectmusic) joins Jenn Tully to talk about her inspirations, learning from Alan Parsons (!) and some of the tracks from the MYA Project's new album, Dystopia.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17ajFSNKZmQcuxOle82JZe?si=9a3333c3a6d64f62

1. Time by Pink Floyd
2. Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode
3. Lost in Words by MYA project
4. Rain by MYA project

Samer Abousalbi of the Super Awesome Mix Podcast and Podcast Network joins Jenn Tully to talk about his experience running the New York City Marathon last week and some of the songs used to inspire him along the way.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71GbcwdVlPdEjZG7FI6Q9x?si=830d9e01d1304e97

1. Work by Apashe, Vo Willioms
2. Run On by Moby
3. Cloudy Day by Tones & I
4. Like A Prayer by Madonna