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LEAGUE 33
120
Submissions
12
Players
708
Total Points
League Champion
Jaso(n)85
total points
★ Highest Scoring Song
14
points
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Music League 33 Concludes as Jaso(n) Claims Top Position
The 33th iteration of the Music League competition wrapped this week, with Jaso(n) taking the top position on a final score of 85 points, according to official league records.
By Victoria Chambers | The Music League Journal | League 33 Final Edition
Jaso(n), a veteran of the Music League competition, stood atop the final standings of League 33 with 85 points — a performance built on 1 round win and consistent point accumulation across 5 themed rounds. The runner-up, jsexe, finished with 67 points — a creditable showing that nonetheless left a meaningful gap between first and second place. A 18-point margin sealed the result.
The league's most-discussed submission was "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." by a-ha, entered by Jaso(n) and awarded 14 points by the voting group. Analysts of competitive curation noted the selection as well-suited to its round theme and broadly appealing to the voter cohort.
"After this playlist is over, I'll be listening to this track on repeat for a while."
Shane on Synapse Dynamics - Arty Remix by Mat Zo · Julie's Theme - Dance like no one is Watching
The competition unfolded across a series of themed rounds. The "Shane's Theme - Computer OK" round, ultimately won by Jaso(n) with a score of 14 points, set an early tone for the season. "Fitz's Theme - Opening Lines" went to jsexe with "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League (13 pts). And for "Amy's Theme - On the Road Again" went to Super with "Holiday Road - National Lampoon's Vacation" by Lindsey Buckingham (10 pts). The pattern held throughout.
Fitz made their debut this league, bringing fresh ears to the competition. The departure of Joe left a gap that others were eager to fill. On the leaderboard: jsexe climbed 4 spots while Super climbed 6 spots. The changes to the competitive field did not appear to materially alter the dynamics of the contest.
The sonic palette leaned toward new wave and synthpop. A clear 1990s lean was unmistakable in the picks. Whether these preferences reflect a considered aesthetic philosophy or simply the tastes of a particular peer group is, as ever, difficult to determine without further data.
Jaso(n) did not respond to requests for comment. League 34 is expected to begin in due course.