Wrapping Up 2024: The Final Chapter
Party Favorz is finally back with our third and final installment of the Top Dance Club Songs of 2024. These year-end lists are always a challenge to create because, as you work your way through, everything either clicks perfectly or it doesn’t. In this case, most of it did—though not without some hiccups.
Making the Mix Work
To make this final set cohesive, I swapped out a couple of remixes for their original versions and dropped one song entirely. Why? Because I didn’t like it when it was released and still don’t. It just didn’t work in the mix. Don’t worry—you won’t miss it. Trust me on this.
Overall, I think I’ve put together an excellent representation of the best dance club songs of 2024. You’d be hard-pressed to find a list this comprehensive anywhere else.
Ranking Process? Not This Time
I know I promised to discuss my process for ranking these songs, but honestly, I don’t have it in me right now. I’ve been in extreme pain all week from an infection on my shin, and the antibiotics the doctor prescribed aren’t working. With the 5-day treatment almost over, I’ll likely need to head to urgent care tomorrow if there’s no improvement.
No Blow Your Own Horn This Year
On top of that, I’ve spent so much time and energy pulling together these year-end sets that there simply isn’t enough bandwidth left for our annual Blow Your Own Horn series. I know many of you look forward to that tradition—where we bid one final “fuck off” to the year while welcoming the New Year with a bang. Its high-energy nature makes it a fan favorite, but I just can’t make it happen this time.
The Future of Party Favorz
I’ve also been wrestling with mixed feelings about continuing Party Favorz into another year. Right now, I’m leaning toward keeping it alive—especially since we’re expecting new music from Lady Gaga, Cher, and Madonna. And if Rihanna drops something? That would be EPIC.
If I do move forward, big changes are inevitable. The last two years saw a significant drop in donations, which didn’t even scratch the surface of my monthly expenses. If the podcast continues, it will have to rely on a Patreon model. I haven’t ironed out the details yet, but I’ve got some ideas brewing.
A New Chapter for the Website
Another looming expense is a new website theme. The theme I’ve used for the past 15 years has been a workhorse, but it’s no longer supported by WordPress and throws up quirky issues every time WordPress updates. A new theme will run me about $300 and require a complete redesign. While I’ve taught myself a fair bit of coding over the years, I’m no expert. Thankfully, tools like ChatGPT make it easier to generate CSS based on my instructions, which is a lifesaver.
That said, design is my thing, and I want to make sure everything is tested across multiple devices before launching. So don’t expect the new site to roll out until early February.
Wishing You a Safe New Year
As we close out the year, I hope everyone has a safe and welcoming New Year. Thank you for your continued support.
Until next time, ENJOY!
I’m aware that Madison Beer already appeared on Volume I. My bad, but I’m not fixing it.
Album: Top Dance Club Songs of 2024: Volume III
Genre: Dance Pop, Afro House, House, Tech House, Future House, Techno, Trance, Hard Dance
Year: 2024
Total Time: 02:02:57
- Becky Hill & Sonny Fodera – Never Be Alone (D.O.D Extended Remix)
- Sean Paul – Get Busy (Odd Mob Extended Club Mix)
- Dom Dolla – Girl$ (Layton Giordani Extended Remix)
- Mau P – On Again (Extended Mix)
- Freak On – Let The Music Play (Extended Mix)
- Mr. Belt & Wezol – It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Renyn & Schelander Remix)
- Tiesto & Soaky Siren – Tantalizing (Extended Mix)
- Alex Wann x Route 94 x Jess Glynne – My Love (2024) (Extended Mix)
- Raffa Guido – Famax (Original Mix)
- Zerb + The Chainsmokers feat. Ink – Addicted (Extended Mix)
- Two Friends & Alexander Stewart – Wrong Way (Original Club Mix)
- Martin Garrix & Third Party feat. Oaks & Declan J Donovan – Carry You (Extended Mix)
- Kygo & Ava Max – Whatever (Crystal Rock Remix)
- Charli XCX – The Von Dutch (Sisco Kennedy Club Mix)
- James Hype – Wild (Extended Mix)
- David Guetta x Girl On Couch x Billen Ted – Man In Finance (Extended Mix)
- Steve Angello – Me (Extended Mix)
- Teddy Swims – Lose Control (Tiësto Extended Remix)
- Alok, Innerverse & Frey – Allein Allein (Extended Mix)
- Sunday Scaries & Discrete – Don’t You Cry (Extended Mix)
- Zerb feat. Sofiya Nzau – Mwaki (Tiesto’s VIP Extended Mix)
- Benson Boone – Beautiful Things (Scotty Extended Mix)
- David Guetta & Alesso feat. Madison Love – Never Going Home Tonight (Sisco Kennedy Club Mix)
- John Summit with Paige Cavell – Tears (Sisco Kennedy Remix)
- Kiesza – I Go Dance (PD Club Edit)
- Dua Lipa – Houdini (Ariana Grande Extended Remix)
- Badger & Natasha Bedingfield – These Words (Zillionaire Remix)
- Marshmello & Kane Brown – Miles On It (PD Club Mix Clean)
- Madelline – I’m Only Here For The Beat (DJ Edit)
- Charli XCX & Billie Eilish x Benny Benassi – Guess (It’s The Kue ‘Satisfaction’ Dirty Bootleg)
- Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect (Exceeder) (David Guetta Extended Remix)
- Kylie Minogue – Lights Camera Action (Sisco Kennedy Remix)
- Marlon Hoffstadt – It’s That Time (FISHER Extended Mix)
- Madison Beer – Make You Mine (BKAYE Extended Remix)
- Galantis, David Guetta & 5 Seconds of Summer – Lighter (VIP Extended Mix)
