The Bias Record is a Ok-pop weblog that additionally covers a good quantity of J-pop. However similar to most music followers, I get pleasure from tracks from all around the globe. So, I believed I’d begin a month-to-month round-up of a few of the non-Ok-pop songs which have caught my ear. No rankings — 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 recognize some spacey 80’s synthpop.
BÄMÄ – Torille (Amanda) (ft. Antero Mertaranta)
Sure, that is clearly a sports activities cheering music, however I like the anthemic refrain and the truth that it’s in Finnish so I can ignore what are in all probability 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 thing Blusher launch is a bop.
Chrissy Chlapecka – Clam On line casino
So many pop women try to go nation currently, however that is the closest I’ve heard to recapturing that nice Shania Twain/Mutt Lange sound. What an enormous refrain.
Darin – Mimosa
A bit extra subdued than I’d like from a brand new Darin music, nevertheless it’s good to listen to him singing in Swedish.
DE’WAYNE – june
Extra glorious Prince-esque funk meets punky rock from DE’WAYNE. I’m so excited for his album subsequent month.
Dove Cameron – French Ladies
I by no means anticipated to turn into an enormous fan of Dove Cameron’s music, however she’s two for 2 on this new undertaking.
Evelina – Kirsikat
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 beloved Jelena Karleusa’s final two EPs a lot that her new work is amongst my most anticipated of this yr. For now, we’ve acquired this good cowl to tide us over. We want a brand new single asap!
KEiiNO – Unstoppable
Just about what you’d count on from KEiiNO. Tremendous strong 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 common stuff, however no much less spectacular. She’s so underrated.
Madison Rose – Sinners
Madison’s been branching out along with her sound currently and I’m undecided it’s what I need from her music, however I’m conserving an open thoughts.
Marcus & Martinus – Limitless Summer time
A bit generic, however a pleasant addition to an early summer season playlist.
Neea River – I’m On The Run
She simply retains on churning out bangers. That is one other incredible one.
no na – Superstitious
I feel that is the primary Indonesian woman group featured on the weblog, and I like this 80’s throwback sound. There’s even a little bit of freestyle included right here (a sub-genre I desperately wish to turn into a contemporary development).
PinkPantheress – Stateside
I stay unconvinced by her brief, interlude-like songs, however that is simply my favourite thus far. 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 like them.
Punchbag – You Used To Be So Horny
I’m actually buzzing about this new duo. Their anthemic alt-rock sound is such a terrific throwback.
Snow Spouse – Sweat
Oh that is so enjoyable. It’s like Britney meets Drag Race. I like that stomping electro beat.
Sophie And The Giants – Unhealthy Pals
This has a thumping, high-energy Eurodance sound that looks 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 music they’re selling.
Tears & Gearz – Delusional
After a couple of collaborations, Bias Record faves Zee Machine and Bentley Robles have formally joined forces for facet undertaking 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.