Here you will find the best, most exceptional songs that our music editors have identified as being in a class by themselves.
The songs listed below are each unique and special in their own way, and merit special recognition.
The artists who have created these songs are also amazing in their own right, and we invite you to click on their artist
name or graphic below to explore their music in more depth.
(SEPTEMBER 2021) Misty Eyes by artist Aristotle The Great is the AudioSparx Editors' Choice Award for September 2021. With a super-smooth vocal reminiscent of classic Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Curtis Mayfield, this song delivers with understated instrumentation, leaving an open canvas for Aries Bedgood's superlative vocals. Trending on RadioSparx RnB stations, this song also works well for creative TV/Film productions needing a classic RnB vocal sound.Buzzin' synthesizer melodies, freaky beats and smooth male vocals round out this life-affirming track by Aristotle The Great entitled 'Misty Eyes'. Perfect for all productions focused on conquering the hardships of life. Mixed Vocals, RnB, Smooth Soul
(AUGUST 2021) Jim Chappell's "The Carriage Road" is our Editors' Choice Award-winner for August 2021. Light and easy-going, this song is great for TV/film production and ad spots needing an innocent, family-friendly, or kid-friendly song. This song has a great mix of piano, flute, violin, and bass and resonates perfectly for topics such as friendship, family, faith, spirit, vacation, free, and similar.Whimsical, playful piano theme. Features gleeful pizzacato strings, a cool flute/violin exchange, and a great upbeat, snappy ending. Carefree/happy-go-lucky scenes, America's Funniest Videos, cooking shows, pet food commercials, funny commercials, children's cartoons, nature shows, remodeling. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
(JULY 2021) Faces by Sean van der Maten is an elegant, flowing Ambient Pop song with a brilliant female vocal and haunting cello performance. The song is in 6/8 time, flowing in triplets like a river through a peaceful valley, simultaneously enchanting and beguiling. Moving up the charts on RadioSparx, this song also works well in creative TV and film scenes that need a perfect song capturing the angst and strife of romantic relationships.Beatifull but raw song. Sad with a modern vibe. Vintage drummachines, real soft female vocals and original lyrics. Real guitar, piano, strings. Synth basses. About love, hate, anger, dissapointment and insecurity. Female Vocals, Pop, Ambient Pop
(JUNE 2021) Ruby Collins' "His Love" is our Editors' Choice Award-winner for June 2021. This soulful, spiritual CCM track is perfect for the present moment, flowing, elevating, and inspiring as Ruby pushes it over the top with her impeccable vocal skills. Her enthusiasm is infectious and will quickly convert you to a certain fan!Ruby Collins sings Christian contemporary vocals. Elegant Gospel music, lovely female harmonies. Female Vocals, Spiritual Music, Contemporary Christian and Gospel music. Female Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
(MAY 2021) Zac Nelson sets a very high bar with his radio-friendly Indie Pop song "Life is Wonderful". Evoking an absolute sense of wonder and amazement at the beauty and marvel of a loved one, this song is impeccably composed, performed, and produced. Zac shines on the vocals too, hitting a high octave on the chorus that will send chills down your neck. The lyrics are also witty and poetic, perfectly capturing the delicate interplay of grandiose ideas with the simple yet audacious beauty of his lover. Trending on RadioSparx and HOT for commercial ad spots!"Life Is Wonderful" is an uplifting song, perfect for all sorts of occasions. This is a celebration of love and life featuring beautiful male lead vocals and universal lyrics. For fans of artists like Jason Mraz, The Lumineers, Passenger, The Head And The Heart, or John Mayer. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
(APRIL 2021) Paying tribute to the genius of Lady Gaga, Abbey Scott's "A Lady Gaga Song" is high praise indeed. With elegant songwriting and lyrics, Abbey's heartfelt vocal sends a plaintive, emotional message to her amour about feeling trapped in a heart-rending Lady Gaga love song. This song is great for making a connection to Lady Gaga fans (the "monsters"), Gen-Z ad spots, and impassioned TV/film production scenes.A Lady Gaga Song is the ultimate love song using Lady Gaga titles to paint a picture of a new romance. The feeling of falling in love, meeting the person you can't be without and no words can describe this feeling other than lyrics from a Lady Gaga song. Female Vocals, Pop, Ambient Pop
(MARCH 2021) Zodiac by artist Real Life Always is a hot new Gen Z track with a supremely mellow and low-key flow. Logan Armstrong's impeccable vocals and production skills set a warm, inviting, dreamy mood, drawing listeners into a private, invite-only romantic space where lovers reside. Getting mad airplay on RadioSparx now, this song is a perfect fit for commercial ad spots as well as creative TV/film scenes of easy-going romance, reconciliation, and rejuvenation.Cool, hip, and sweet - a male shares his feelings with his girlfriend as he tries to win her heart. Perfect music for Gen Z projects and lifestyle films. Young love is always a winner, and this is the perfect chill music for laid-back lounges, casual dining where time stands still for romance! Male Vocals, Pop, Gen Z
(FEBRUARY 2021) "Total Control" by Project 2020 is our Editors' Choice Award-winner for February 2021. With a rolling, flowing percussive vibe, this song mixes understated sensual male vocals with grinding-cool Hip Hop techniques and sounds to create one helluva sensual track. Receiving heavy air-play on RadioSparx, this song is also ideal for commercial promo spots and dramatic TV/film scenes emphasizing maximal user control, authority, and domination with an appealing combo of swagger, aptitude, and a bad-ass attitude.A funky pop, R&B, Urban groove number available as a Vocal or Instrumental version. Staccato, steaming hot pumping rhythms, downtempo electronic hip-hop style arrangement with a dark edge. Male pop / RnB vocal. Street smart, innercity vibe, gang war, beefing, dark comedy. Male Vocals, RnB, Contemporary RnB
(JANUARY 2021) Emlyn Ellis Addison's "The Eve of Nowhere: Touching and Dreamy5" is our January 2021 Editors' Choice Award-winner. Understated and sublime, this song is an uncanny fit for the present moment of dual pandemic and political exhaustion. This production shines with ultra-sparse keyboards and digital swells and effects, evoking a magical inner sanctuary that we all need to escape to from time to time to rejuvenate and prepare for what comes next.A slow, delicate theme over moody, shimmering ambience and expansive string orchestra. Heartfelt, nostalgic and touching. In the vein of Thomas Newman's iconic track from "American Beauty", this is a meditative and thoughtful work that evokes reflection and nostalgia. What was to be tomorrow. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
(NOVEMBER 2020) Highway Radio Baby by Conor James is the winner of our November, 2020 Editors' Choice Award. Conor is an AMAZING new composer and artist here and we're super-excited to bring you his fantastic music. Highway Radio Baby, a smoking-hot Piano Pop track, is exemplary of his top-notch writing and performing capability. With a silky smooth voice and phenomenal production skills, keep your eye on this artist and don't hesitate to use this track for any production needing a contemporary love song. Trending on RadioSparx now!This is a sunny, feel-good, romantic anthem about wanting to throw caution to the wind and take things further. It could be used to accompany a visual of a sunny drive or a California run. It sounds glamorous and luxurious, so it could pair well with a shopping scene or expensive subject matter. Male Vocals, Pop, Gen Z
(OCTOBER 2020) Our Editors' Choice Award for October, 2020 goes to Jason Cullimore's "Sunrise", a magically delicious and epically brilliant orchestral fantasy piece. Fabulous for ad spots or productions needing a wondrous and breathtaking song to set a perfect mood, this song is ideal for kid's productions, Disney, and similar enchanted projects and productions.An upbeat orchestral track with a joyously carefree feel. Could work in celebratory scenes or in places where characters are engaged in happy activities. Mixed Vocals, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
(SEPTEMBER 2020) Greenlights has the low-down skinny on the fattest sound and style around. From its first beat, their song "Etched in Stone" parlays vocal samples into a freaky intro to their music and rap, setting the scene for a hyper-cool flow. As our September 2020 Editor's Choice Award-winner, this song is perfect for commercial projects needing a strong rap track, plus it's enjoying strong play stats on RadioSparx.An old school Hip Hop beat with a New Age sound that pumps from hard-hitting drums. Lyrics are smooth with a message about how writing to music is in our blood and nature! A DJ cuts across a solid chorus with synth, violin, and organ smoothing out the hype bump of the snare drum and breaks. Male Rap & Vocals, Hip Hop, West Coast Hip Hop
(AUGUST 2020) M. I. A., our Editors' Choice Award-winner for August, 2020, is a soulfully intense Hip Hop Trap song from Domonique Greene and Juan Peters. This talented songwriting team always impresses with their progressive techniques and relentless innovation. With brilliantly contrasting instrumentation and flowing vocals intertwined with rap, M. I. A. is perfect for urban productions needing a next-level music vibe that is at once edgy, beautiful, intense, and sensually provocative.Female Vocals, Hip Hop, Trap
(JULY 2020) Heart of a Champion by Michael Levanios is our epic Edtiors' Choice Award-winner for July 2020. A perfect track to celebrate the birth of a country and the patriotic hope for a free and fair upcoming 2020 election and new president. Featuring majestic orchestral brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion, Michael demonstrates an unparalleled mastery of the genre and this song. Perfect for Film, TV, ad spots and more.Grand and inspiring orchestral fanfare honors the spirit of striving to be best you can be! Olympics, sports competitions, royal events, military heroes, champions, team spirit, can-do teamwork, winning, triumphant, soaring, corporate branding, Nike, Adidas, Jets, Yacht launch, red ribbon openings, Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
(JUNE 2020) Baby's Been Gone by Cary Kanno nails its place in our Editors' Choice for June 2020. This particular number is about a breakup and a man who still loves his ex despite how badly she treats him. It also features smooth male vocals and teen-spirit energy that anyone would want to dance to. It's a terrific song for a coming-of-age TV/film production. The mix of hip vocals with chilled but upbeat instruments creates an indie teen vibe, which many will be able to relate to.a quirky song about a breakup and a person who loves his former girlfriend in spite of the fact that she treats him badly. Uptempo Pop flavoring, male vocals, with a touch of 1970's, 1980's rock in the vein of Simple Minds, the Cars, Blondie, etc. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, College Rock
(MAY 2020) Five Empires struck gold with this tongue-in-cheek Pop Easy Listening vocal track. Featuring a steady pulsing drum and synth flow, Georgia Harris' vocal is elegant and captivating. Joker and the Fool can be heard on a few stations on RadioSparx and works great for dramatic TV and Film production.Pop track with female vocals and a contemporary feel and sound, engaging vocals and classy production. This is a pop or dance track, using vocal samples to create the variation. Lyrics tell of a mismatched relationship. Piano at the core, classic pop synth elements, Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Dream Pop
(APRIL 2020) Seeing Smoke by Caiti Patton is our Editors' Choice Award-winner for April 2020. This anthemic track is brilliantly-produced and performed with superlative vocals and instrumentation. Featuring a simmering, driving, yet fabulously understated rhythm track and epic choral vocals, this song is featured on RadioSparx and is an excellent theme song for TV/film production.An epic, inspirational song that leaves the listener with a hopeful feeling from leaving something tragic behind. An organic sound with simple percussions mixed with electronic elements and hauntingly beautiful background vocals. The lyrics are universal and are related to a long, and hard journey. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
(MARCH 2020) Tiffany Houghton's "Get To Lovin" is our Editors' Choice Award for March 2020. A superlative example of contemporary production techniques, this song integrates Tiffany's masterful vocals into a highly creative and fun song that's rocking the charts on RadioSparx around the world. With a driving, infectious head-bouncing rhythm and sophisticated sequenced vocals, our clients and resellers are responding with massive enthusiasm to Tiffany's diverse and world-class catalog.Love inspired pop song with female vocals. Falling deeper with someone. Perfect for 20-something romance, reality TV shows, millennial films, American documentaries, Easy Listening music for shops, malls, fashion, dining out, and more, Female Vocals, Dance, Dance-Pop
(FEBRUARY 2020) "Trek Istan," by the fabulously talented composer Nigel Male, is our February 2020 Editors' Choice Award winner. With a way-chill slow-groove flow, this song is a superb example of contemporary Lounge/Chill combined with ethnic World influences. Great for exotic TV spots, world travel, and of course, everything about India, especially modern India.A meditative homage to the exotic East, featuring haunting electronic riffs, chilled beats and hypnotic vocal chants. Ideal for documentary, adventure drama underscore, news reportage, Muzak, call waiting, video game, airline, travel commercial. Lonely Planet. Foreign correspondent, Al Jazeera. Vocal Samples, World Music, Indian World Fusion
(DECEMBER 2019) Korekteman - Hatian Kompa is our December 2019 Editor's Choice Award winner. Featuring a rousing, vibrant merengue style, Kompa (aka Compas, or Zouk) is an exciting music genre originating in Haiti and spreading throughout the Caribbean. Great for tropical and festive commercial promos and similar happy, celebratory scenes.A hot Compas tune that will drive you to move your body even you don't know how to dance Caribbean music! Possibly suitable to any situation of hot and exotic party time. Fun, lively, youthful, exciting and powerful-you'll feel like you're really at the beach or Club Med line dancing. English lyrics, Instrumental, Tropical, Compas
(NOVEMBER 2019) Julien Moorrees song "Follow The Stars (Extended Mix)" won our November 2019 Editor's Choice Award. Driven by a pulsing, jamming, highly energetic beat and digital bounce, this song is brilliant in its intertwining flow of industrial trance beats with superlative digital sampling techniques. Perfect for the new Berlin Club Scene station at RadioSparx, Julien's club dance songs are masterful and set a very high bar.An nice dance tune with powerfull pop influences getting it to the top. Musical melodies to keep the track original and different each minute. It has a very catchy melody that makes your production stand out. Great for (radio) commercials, tv shows and movies. Vocal Samples, Dance, Trance
(OCTOBER 2019) Bill Mather's "Although at This Time" was selected as our Editor's Choice Award for October 2019 and has a wacky, silly vibe that's great for tweens, teens and 20-somethings' productions or ad spots needing a quirky, cool sonic identity. Also fun background music for various RadioSparx clients who have kids who like to bop around while shopping or grabbing a pizza or a burger while out with mom and dad. Funky Electropop groove with a comic edge. Catchy for commercial or theatrical applications. Good for radio and PSA. Current dance /hop style. Underscore available. Mixed Vocals, Electronic, Electropop
(SEPTEMBER 2019) Edgy and exciting, "Info Leaks" won our Sept. Editor's Choice Award for its superb suspense as it builds into a track that would work beautifully for a James Bond film, a Forensic File crime show, or equally well for a TV News theme song! Its elegance and anticipation make it a true winner!Stunning electronic new age sounds mixed with orchestra conveys a bittersweet but hopeful vibe. Starts and ends with a short jingle. Modern but also old-timey. Like Vangelis, Tangerine Dream. Great opening scenes, dramatic film, documentary, commercial, spy movie, crime scene. Several tempos avail. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Ambient
(AUGUST 2019) Lilly Wolf's "Disaster" won our August 2019 Editor's Choice Award. It's great for fashion retail, club/lounge, and ad production. With a fast 162 BPM, the song moves quickly and mixes Industrial-Pop and EDM with clever lyrics that jive with the music like an elegant yet bittersweet jigsaw puzzle.Female Vocals, Dance, Dance-Pop
(JULY 2019) Who can resist such a tender RnB love song that captures your heart in the first few seconds? Andrae's passion and tenderness won our July "Editor's Choice Award" for its charm and sophistication. Ideal for films, commercials, or streaming in clubs, restaurants, designer shops or for making sweet love.Touching and emotional joint piano and electic piano introduction. Song builds with addition of hammond organ and string section. Chorus section of the song adds electric bass guitar. Unique trombone solo and small horn section in the second chorus complete this timeless masterpiece about love! Male Vocals, RnB, Smooth Soul
(JUNE 2019) Stephen Daltry's "Secret Talks" is a brilliant, dark, and mysteriously dramatic track fantastic for any creative TV/Film production needing to set an ominous, foreboding mood. Whether the scene is sad or suspenseful, this track is quite sparse leaving plenty of room for dialog without saturating the scene with music.From smouldering embers a violin soars up, a flute hesitantly sounds, like a high bird hovering against the swirling air, edging upwards into the sky, strings rise in slow moving chords, building to a climax then dying away. Good for film drama, a treacherous journey, conflict, diving off a mountain, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
(MAY 2019) Sensual and alluring, Cafe Au Lait from Kirk McQueen works well for international ad spots as well as creative TV/Film production. Enjoying substantial playtime on RadioSparx, this song is a rare combination of laid-back, flowing lounge music with provocative French vocal samples overlaid to create an arousing, pleasurable musical mood.A smooth downtempo track with soft Rhodes, fat bass, brass swells and smoking lead guitar. Mellow vibes with sexy French spoken words. Exuding imagery of lovers lounging in the heat of the evening sun, lovemaking in naked sensuality. The perfect movie, romantic comedy, reality show, or sexy lounge. Spoken Word, Lounge, Neo-Lounge Vocals
(APRIL 2019) As our clients grow around the world, we're honoring Rik Roberts' mystical Asian cue "Internationalism" with our Editor's Choice Award for April. Ethereal and mysterious, with his magical tabla, sarod, and strings, it's perfect for travel films, romance, or for streaming in Tiki Bars and beach hideaways.A mid-tempo Asian fusion track blending Indian, Middle Eastern and Western sounds over a steady cruising beat, with tabla, sarod, strings, dulcimer, Rhodes organ, bass and Chinese flute. Evokes international ideals, for hotel chains, global brands, news, weather, cultural events, spa, on hold. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate World Beat
(MARCH 2019) Bob Fine's "Simple Pleasure" is the winner of our March 2019 Editor's Choice Award. With an exquisite, emotional folk fiddle lead, this song possesses an elegant and winding flow that captures the essence of a pleasurable journey. Perfect for both creative and commercial productions.A lively, medium tempo track with a contemporary spin on the string quartet, featuring a solo Fiddle and light percussion with a pulsating Bass Drum and syncopated Viola and Cello accents. Works well for TV Advertising and underscore for Film and TV. Exciting, classy, elegant - flying, high energy. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
(FEBRUARY 2019) Reminiscent of the Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber Pop sound, Eric Fletcher's "Without You" just won our "Editor's Choice Award" for February. A catchy song with an infectious Hip Hop beat and sweet Boy Band-style vocals. A youth pouring his heart out for that one special person he's missing, this song would be great for commercials and promos for younger audiences. It's receiving heavy rotation on RadioSparx now, too!Great Teen Pop radio-friendly Male Vocal singing an upbeat love song. Strings build to 00:12, where electric bass drops in for a heavy percussive feel, perfect for dance scenes and events. Reminiscent of Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber. Professionally produced and performed by Lil Fletch. Male Vocals, Pop, Boy Band Pop
