The Bias Record is a Okay-pop weblog that additionally covers a good quantity of J-pop. However identical to most music followers, I take pleasure in tracks from all around the globe. So, I assumed I’d begin a month-to-month round-up of among the non-Okay-pop songs which have caught my ear. No scores — simply highlights!
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Alison Goldfrapp – Discover Xanadu
I didn’t love her final solo album as a lot as I’d hoped to, however this new single could be very promising. I’ll all the time respect some spacey 80’s synthpop.
BÄMÄ – Torille (Amanda) (ft. Antero Mertaranta)
Sure, that is clearly a sports activities cheering tune, however I really like the anthemic refrain and the truth that it’s in Finnish so I can ignore what are most likely fairly cliché lyrics.
Beks – Melodrama
It’s not as melodramatic as I anticipated given the title, however that is nonetheless a dance pop banger.
Blusher – WHATEVERWHATEVER
At this level, every part Blusher launch is a bop.
Chrissy Chlapecka – Clam On line casino
So many pop ladies try to go nation these days, however that is the closest I’ve heard to recapturing that nice Shania Twain/Mutt Lange sound. What a giant refrain.
Darin – Mimosa
A bit extra subdued than I’d like from a brand new Darin tune, but it surely’s good to listen to him singing in Swedish.
DE’WAYNE – june
Extra wonderful Prince-esque funk meets punky rock from DE’WAYNE. I’m so excited for his album subsequent month.
Dove Cameron – French Women
I by no means anticipated to change into an enormous fan of Dove Cameron’s music, however she’s two for 2 on this new mission.
Evelina – Kirsikat
You already know I’m going to sneak in a banging Finnish dance monitor, proper?
Full Circle Boys – M80
This new boy group has a ton of potential. M80 is their newest launch however I feel their earlier single Pores and skin is even higher. It’s good to see a Western boy band dance once more.
Jelena Karleusa – Jedno Djubre Obicno
I cherished Jelena Karleusa’s final two EPs a lot that her new work is amongst my most anticipated of this yr. For now, we’ve obtained this good cowl to tide us over. We’d like a brand new single asap!
KEiiNO – Unstoppable
Just about what you’d anticipate from KEiiNO. Tremendous stable scandipop.
Kesha – Boy Loopy
The refrain is a sonic sugar rush.
LEXXE – Actual Bob Mackie
It is a bit lighter and extra tongue-in-cheek than her ordinary stuff, however no much less spectacular. She’s so underrated.
Madison Rose – Sinners
Madison’s been branching out together with her sound these days and I’m undecided it’s what I would like from her music, however I’m maintaining an open thoughts.
Marcus & Martinus – Countless Summer season
A bit generic, however a pleasant addition to an early summer time playlist.
Neea River – I’m On The Run
She simply retains on churning out bangers. That is one other unbelievable one.
no na – Superstitious
I feel that is the primary Indonesian lady group featured on the weblog, and I really like this 80’s throwback sound. There’s even a little bit of freestyle included right here (a sub-genre I desperately need to change into a contemporary pattern).
PinkPantheress – Stateside
I stay unconvinced by her brief, interlude-like songs, however that is simply my favourite up to now. It feels extra fleshed out and makes use of robust interpolations to its profit.
Portion Boys – Vappupallo
Continues their splendidly excessive schlock rock sound. I really like them.
Punchbag – You Used To Be So Horny
I’m actually buzzing about this new duo. Their anthemic alt-rock sound is such an ideal throwback.
Snow Spouse – Sweat
Oh that is so enjoyable. It’s like Britney meets Drag Race. I really like that stomping electro beat.
Sophie And The Giants – Dangerous Associates
This has a thumping, high-energy Eurodance sound that appears like an up to date model of Vengaboys.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Vertigo
The blending is a bit bizarre on this (the verses sound very low high quality to me), however the refrain slams.
The Strike – The Getaway
I not too long ago found this band and actually like their anthemic 80’s rock sound. They’ve higher songs than this of their discography, however that is the most recent tune they’re selling.
Tears & Gearz – Delusional
After a number of collaborations, Bias Record faves Zee Machine and Bentley Robles have formally joined forces for facet mission Tears & Gearz. Very thrilling!
Tom Grennan – Full Consideration
This has a really early-2000’s Robbie Williams sound. His music by no means misses.
2BYG – Karma
Ooh, it’s good to listen to some new jack swing again in pop music.