The Bias Checklist is a Okay-pop weblog that additionally covers a good quantity of J-pop. However similar to most music followers, I take pleasure in tracks from all all over the world. So, I assumed I’d begin a month-to-month round-up of a number of the non-Okay-pop songs which have caught my ear. No rankings — simply highlights!
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Alan Walker – Dancing In Love (ft. Meek)
An excellent enjoyable disco dance observe. I actually like the feel of the vocals.
Alek Sandar – Countdown To AI
The title of this tune appears like a menace. However relatively than AI, that is tacky Eurodance.
Bess – Suutele mun silmii
I really feel like half of this month’s record is Finnish pop. Right here’s Bess’s new one: a surging membership observe.
Craig David – SOS
This has a really nostalgic sound.
Ellie Goulding x Anyma – Hypnotized
This has a trance sound that’s in line with Goulding’s latest materials.
Erika Vikman – Ich Komme
Finland’s Eurovision choice UMK hit it out of the park this yr, with three songs I’d fee 9+. That is the primary, coming from my beloved Erika Vikman. I can’t say sufficient about how spectacular she is, and this tune is so thrilling and daring. Truthfully, it’s most likely too good for Eurovision.
IVXN – Monopol
One other Eurovision hopeful, this time from Croatia. I like the mix of conventional parts and big EDM bombast.
Jade – IT Lady
She’s but to surpass Angel Of My Goals, however this has its moments.
Maria Sur – Observe
A catchy 80’s pastiche for these within the temper.
Neea River – Nightmares
I’ve been a Neea River mega-fan since she launched her first music on-line in early 2023. So, it’s extremely gratifying to see her going down in UMK and reaching an entire new viewers. Nightmare is dance pop perfection, making each transfer you’d hope from a tune like this.
Nelli Matula – Hitaammin hautaan
That is my third 9+ rated observe from UMK. I hadn’t heard of Nelli Matula earlier than this, however Hitaammin hautaan boasts a whopper of a melody. I like the construction of its refrain – the best way it surges ahead and whips again in equal trend. There’s such a satisfying sense of motion and momentum.
Ollie Wride – Want You Properly
One other strong piece of 80’s synth pop/rock.
Olly Alexander – When We Kiss
That is one other observe from his upcoming album that’s “nearly there” for me. I’m nonetheless keen to listen to the complete undertaking, although.
Tream x Mia Julia – Herzblatt (Aua Aua)
This skirts the road between “thrilling” and “annoying.” Sampling an iconic hook from The Buggles’ Video Killed The Radio Star was sort of good, although.
Victoria Sciberras – Juno
Pure Eurovision drama.