“`html
radio SWH TOP 40 of 2024: A year in Latvian Music
Table of Contents
Published december 31, 2025, at 20:20:05 EST
A Blend of International and Latvian Hits
The “Radio SWH TOP 40” list for 2024 demonstrates a diverse range of musical preferences among Latvian listeners.The chart features a mix of globally recognized artists and thriving local talent, indicating a vibrant music scene.
Tenth place was awarded to Chappell Roan with “Hot To Go!”, while Shipsea secured the 11th position with their song “great Expectations”. This pairing highlights that 2024 listeners enjoyed both energetic pop anthems and emotionally resonant lyrical ballads.
Latvian Musicians Shine
This year’s “Radio SWH TOP 40” especially emphasized the achievements of Latvian musicians. Beyond the previously mentioned “Instruments”, Linda leen, and Chris Noah, the chart included Mesa with “Var jau bhut”-a song that previously topped the “Radio SWH TOP 20”-and Miks Galvanovskis with “Stulbā darspaspiņa” at 14th place.
The inclusion of songs like “Sirds pelnos” by Emílija, “bultiņa kalpa” by Dons, and “Pazūd pulss” by ZeBrene further underscores the diversity and high quality of contemporary Latvian music. These artists represent a range of genres and styles, appealing to a broad audience.
Top Latvian Artists of 2024 (Radio SWH TOP 40)
| Artist | song Title | Radio SWH TOP 40 Position |
|---|---|---|
| Instruments | (Song Title Not Specified in Source) | (Position Not Specified in Source) |
| Linda Leen | (Song Title Not Specified in Source) | (Position Not Specified in Source) |
| Chris Noah | (Song Title Not Specified in Source) | (Position Not Specified in Source) |
| Mesa | Var jau bhut | (Position Not Specified in source) |
| Miks Galvanovskis | Stulbā darspaspiņa | 14th |
| Emílija | Sirds pelnos | (Position Not Specified in Source) |
| dons | Bultiņa kalpa | (Position Not Specified in Source) |
| ZeBrene | Pazūd pulss | (Position Not Specified in Source) |
Reflecting musical Trends and Public Taste
The “radio SWH TOP 40” is more than just a song list; it’s a reflection of the musical trends and public preferences of the past year. The 2024 chart indicates that listeners appreciated both established,
