The track was an anthem of triumph. Macklemore’s rapid-fire flow combined with Ryan Lewis’s cinematic production and Ray Dalton’s soaring hook made it a staple of graduation parties and sporting events. It sat at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the weeks spanning late April to early May, solidifying the duo as a legitimate commercial force, independent of a major label.
May 2013 was also a significant month for rock music’s relationship with pop radio. The lines were blurring, and no song exemplified this better than with "Radioactive." may 2013 songs
(Pink feat. Nate Ruess): This piano-driven ballad held the top spot at the start of the month, continuing its multi-week run that began in late April. "Can't Hold Us" The track was an anthem of triumph
For millennials, these tracks aren't just songs; they are sonic photo albums. They capture the awkward joy of 2013 fashion (neon skinny jeans, fringe backpacks, high-top sneakers) and the feeling of summer freedom right before adulthood set in. May 2013 was also a significant month for
Unlike the aggressive synths of other May hits, this was a piano-driven power ballad. It showcased that amid the EDM boom, a good melody and honest lyrics could still rule the radio. It stayed in the top 5 throughout the entire month.
: Imagine Dragons’ "Radioactive" continued its record-breaking chart run, blending rock with dubstep-inspired production. Meanwhile, "Let Her Go" by Passenger and "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers brought folk-inflected melodies to the mainstream.