The Bias Record 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 world wide. 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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ADÉLA – Machine Lady
The uncommon instance of a nursery rhyme-style melody working to boost a music. That is actually dynamic.
Alan Walker & Robin Packelen – Mud
It’s enjoyable seeing one among Finland’s finest saved secrets and techniques collaborating with an enormous worldwide DJ.
Andreas Lundstedt – Vicious
One of many catchier tracks on this 12 months’s Melodifestivalen, conserving the spirit of Alcazar alive.
Armin van Buuren – Hold The Religion (ft. Bon Jovi)
Sampling previous tracks has turn into very cliché in dance music, however I like what they did right here. Choosing a extra obscure Bon Jovi hit works surprisingly properly.
Arwin – This Dream Of Mine
Only a basic Melodifestivalen anthem.
Benjamin – Tommi (Seksipommi)
Since 2022, Benjamin has launched ten digital singles (all of them implausible). I believe it’s time for an official album!
Bess – Anna Tulla
Finland continues to ship with this dance banger. I really like the guitar at its climax.
Blusher – Racer
A disarmingly catchy dance bop. The refrain has a fantastic sense of motion.
Chappell Roan – The Giver
I don’t know fairly the right way to really feel about this one. I can’t say I’ve been dreaming of a rustic monitor from Chappell, nevertheless it’s so catchy.
Chloe Qisha – Intercourse, Medication & Existential Dread
She’s landed on my radar not too long ago. I really like the deadpan supply and Prince-like instrumental on this.
Debbii Dawson – You Killed The Music
This has such a basic pop (Abba?) sound. It feels very out of time in an effective way.
Dove Cameron – Too A lot
Based mostly on previous work, I wouldn’t have anticipated to characteristic Dove Cameron on this weblog. Nevertheless, I completely love this arch, 80’s kiss-off.
Florrie – Items
Florrie takes on home music, backed by the at all times crisp manufacturing of Xenomania.
Jade – FUFN (Fuck You For Now)
She’s but to higher Angel Of My Goals, however this has a fantastic refrain.
Julie Bergan – Dance All Night time
Take heed to her new EP for an exhilarating, nonstop shot of excessive octane euro pop.
Kat Brix – In Love With A Psycho
This can be a implausible debut single, chugging alongside brisk membership manufacturing with a fantastic melodic hook.
KEiiNO – Halo
KEiiNO does their factor but once more to good impact.
Girl Gaga – Shadow Of A Man
I ought to most likely simply do a full album evaluate of Girl Gaga’s implausible MAYHEM, however for now I’ll put up my favourite of the non-singles. Shadow Of A Man goes full-on Michael Jackson – a sound I miss a lot.
LEXXE – Daughters Of Chaos
One other moody electro anthem from LEXXE.
Lil Nas X – Hotbox
Lil Nas X tries on Neptunes-style manufacturing and it seems to be a fantastic match.
Maria Jane Smith – I Hate San Francisco
Her songwriting is simply so stable. Incredible melodies and an unbelievable refrain. That is what I assume others hear once they hearken to Taylor Swift.
The Parity Complicated – Lady’s Lady
I used to be obsessive about their 2021 single Transfer-On Music however shortly misplaced contact with the band. To my nice shock, they’ve launched a number of bangers since then together with this model new one!
Rebecca Black – Salvation / Do You Even Suppose About Me? / Twist The Knife
Rebecca Black’s new album is definitely implausible. Single Salvation is nice however b-sides Do You Even Suppose About Me and Twist The Knife are on one other degree. The manufacturing is insane.
Scarlet – Candy N’ Psycho
Certainly one of my favourite Melodifestivalen tracks this 12 months (the competitors as a complete was fairly underwhelming and I don’t take care of the profitable act).
Sleigh Bells – Bunky Pop
Regardless of being conscious of how superior they’re, I’ve by no means actually dived into Sleigh Bells’ music. This upcoming album would possibly change that as a result of I really like this quirky rock freakout.
Tom Grennan – Boys Don’t Cry
The manufacturing jogs my memory of Tears For Fears’ All people Needs To Rule The World, and that’s an excellent factor!
