The Bias List is a K-pop blog that also covers a fair amount of J-pop. But just like most music fans, I enjoy tracks from all around the world. So, I thought I’d start a monthly round-up of some of the non-K-pop songs that have caught my ear. No ratings — just highlights!
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Benjamin – Uutta exää
Benjamin just doesn’t make bad songs. This is another synth-driven banger.
Conan Gray – Killing Me
I love this 80’s vibe Conan is mining. Moody verses give way to a bombastic Holding Out For A Hero style chorus.
Diamante – 1987
This is a loving re-creation of late-80’s rock. It’s very satisfying!
Dua Lipa – Houdini
Initially, I was underwhelmed by this. However, it’s quickly grown into a major earworm (as any Dua Lipa song is apt to do).
Eden XO – Bad Apple (1, 2, 3)
A little Padam Padam, but it’s quirky enough to stand on its own.
Erika Vikman – Elizabeth Taylor
I’ll gladly devour any new music Erika Vikman wants to give us, and Elizabeth Taylor continues her bombastic run of grade-A power pop. I hope this means an album is on the way!
Gia Woods – Your Engine (Album)
If you enjoyed Slayyyter’s new album the way I did, you owe it to yourself to listen to Your Engine for a nonstop barrage of upbeat europop.
KEiiNO – Insomnia
Another Nordic dance banger from KeiiNO. They don’t miss.
Mari Bella – Love Me / Hate Me
This is very Dua Lipa with a ton of bounce in its step. A very solid pop track!
Matteson – Waves
Metteson’s voice is striking and this atmospheric club track is so entrancing. I love the choral elements in the production.
Synne Vo – Ti kniver i hjertet
It’s a very Scandinavian round-up this month, and Synne Vo closes us out with a quirky dance track that has plenty of melodic bite. It’s a little Robyn-esque in places.