The Bias Record is a Ok-pop weblog that additionally covers a good quantity of J-pop. However identical 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 among the non-Ok-pop songs which have caught my ear. No rankings — simply highlights!

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The American English – Velvet Lotus

For these of you who take pleasure in 80’s synth-infused rock with suggestive lyrics.

Bonnie McKee – Jenny’s Acquired A Boyfriend

Over a decade since its inception, Bonnie McKee’s album is lastly set for launch on the finish of the month. This is among the strongest pre-release tracks but. Very retro!

Ellen Benediktson – Primary

Only a nice, slamming pop/rock observe.

Joel Corry x Pickle – Keep Collectively (Child Child) (ft. Vula)

Such a giant sounding dance observe. The beat has actual grit.

Loreen – Endlessly

Not up there with Euphoria or Tattoo, however I really like the dramatic trance sound.

Mileo – Stalker

The melodies listed here are a pure sugar rush. It’s very early-2010’s and that’s by no means a foul factor.

Nemo – The Code

Whereas this was launched earlier within the 12 months, it formally gained Eurovision final week. Watching the efficiency made every little thing click on for me and it grew to become my favourite so I’m glad it gained!

Purple Disco Machine – Honey Boy (ft. Benjamin Ingrosso, Nile Rodgers & Shenseea)

We actually must compile all these nice Purple Disco Machine singles into an album. They by no means miss, and that is no totally different.

SB19 – Moonlight (ft. Ian Asher & Terry Zhong)

SB19’s sound shifts round rather a lot. This collaboration finds them working in full-on pop mode.

The Scarlet Opera – Catch Me If You Can

I want extra folks to learn about this group. I really like their glam Scissor Sisters meets Queen sound.

Silence Wang – One Hundred Thousand Volts

I don’t comply with many C-pop artists anymore, however I’m right here for any new dance observe Silence Wang desires to launch. This has shortly change into considered one of my favorites of the 12 months. It has such an immense, upbeat power.

Solardo – Testify (ft. Kaleena Zanders)

Brings me again to the early 90’s when dance music would typically have a big-voiced diva wailing over the beat. It’s so satisfying.

Sophie And The Giants – Shut Up And Dance

Sophie And The Giants are one of the constant dance pop acts round proper now. That is one other stunner, melding breathless beats with catchy pop hooks.

VÆB – Til Hamingju

This month’s international round-up would be the most international but as a result of now we’re jetting off to Iceland for this quirky, ultra-catchy bop.

Vanessa Williams – Legs (Maintain Dancing)

I actually didn’t anticipate a Vanessa Williams musical comeback in 2024! That is simply the suitable stage of camp to work. She sells the hell out of it.

Vincint – Good II Me / Lean / One other Lover (ft. Adam Lambert)

I one way or the other missed Good II Me when it was launched earlier this 12 months however have to incorporate it on this round-up as a result of it’s euphoric dance pop perfection. New observe Lean can also be a stunner and his just-released Adam Lambert collaboration is enjoyable too. Vincint is completely killing it this 12 months.