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Past summer anthems included Sabrina Carpenter’s light and poppy "Espresso," Kendrick Lamar’s club banger “Not Like Us” and Charli XCX’s hyperpop album "Brat." On the other hand, this summer's top single "Ordinary" by Alex Warren is instead characterized by its manufactured authenticity.

Summer hits lose their spark, formulas become standard

by Suhani Gupta and Sam Li August 24, 2025

This summer’s charts crowned American singer-songwriter Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” as the season’s soundtrack, taking Billboard’s top spot. However, it lacks the originality of past anthems:...

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