The Bias Record is a Ok-pop weblog that additionally covers a good quantity of J-pop. However similar to most music followers, I take pleasure in tracks from all world wide. So, I assumed I’d begin a month-to-month round-up of a few of the non-Ok-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 may 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 tune, however I 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 thing 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 an enormous 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 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 challenge.
Evelina – Kirsikat
You already know I’m going to sneak in a banging Finnish dance observe, proper?
Full Circle Boys – M80
This new boy group has a ton of potential. M80 is their newest launch however I believe 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 12 months. 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 regular stuff, however no much less spectacular. She’s so underrated.
Madison Rose – Sinners
Madison’s been branching out along with her sound these days and I’m undecided it’s what I need from her music, however I’m holding an open thoughts.
Marcus & Martinus – Countless Summer season
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 improbable one.
no na – Superstitious
I believe that is the primary Indonesian lady 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 to this point. It feels extra fleshed out and makes use of sturdy interpolations to its profit.
Portion Boys – Vappupallo
Continues their splendidly excessive schlock rock sound. I like them.
Punchbag – You Used To Be So Attractive
I’m actually buzzing about this new duo. Their anthemic alt-rock sound is such an awesome 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 seems 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 lately 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 latest tune 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 challenge 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.
