The Bias Listing 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 all over the world. So, I assumed I’d begin a month-to-month round-up of a number of the non-Ok-pop songs which have caught my ear. No rankings — simply highlights!
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Alan Walker – Dancing In Love (ft. Meek)
A brilliant enjoyable disco dance observe. I actually like the feel of the vocals.
Alek Sandar – Countdown To AI
The title of this track appears like a menace. However reasonably than AI, that is tacky Eurodance.
Bess – Suutele mun silmii
I really feel like half of this month’s checklist 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 consistent 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 price 9+. That is the primary, coming from my beloved Erika Vikman. I can’t say sufficient about how spectacular she is, and this track is so thrilling and daring. Actually, it’s in all probability too good for Eurovision.
IVXN – Monopol
One other Eurovision hopeful, this time from Croatia. I like the mix of conventional components and big EDM bombast.
Jade – IT Woman
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 a complete new viewers. Nightmare is dance pop perfection, making each transfer you’d hope from a track 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 style. There’s such a satisfying sense of motion and momentum.
Ollie Wride – Want You Nicely
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 total 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 form of good, although.
Victoria Sciberras – Juno
Pure Eurovision drama.