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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Check out my 9+ rated songs for 2026 by following this new Spotify playlist! (and check out prior years too, if you’re interested)
A*Teens – You Got The Look
I don’t really need the Roxette interpolation (the original song is too legendary for that), but this is a fun enough follow-up to their killer Melodifestivalen entry.
Adam Lambert – Under The Rhythm
One of the best pop songs of the early summer. The sample works well but the chorus is the true standout.
Ava Max x BIA – Energy
This is the kind of high octane club music she should be making.
Bebe Rexha – Sad Girls (ft. David Guetta)
This gives me such strong We Found Love vibes and that’s pretty much the highest compliment I could give a dance song.
Benjamin – Helahoito
He’s simply one of the most consistent popstars on the planet.
Cherry Bomb – Sorry You’re Not Sorry
Another big pop banger from her. I love the strings in this.
Dagny – C’est La Vie
A solid slice of disco pop from her very good new album.
Dizzy Days – Focus On Me
Takes awhile to get going but the chorus is great.
Florrie – The Times
Stately pop from a veteran of the game.
Goldielocks – Rush
Like the title suggests, this beat is a rush of excitement.
Hogland – Wild Love (ft. Maria Mathea)
A big club banger.
House Of Serpents – Cold Sweat
Another fantastic slice of edgy synthrock from this exciting project.
Janet Jackson x BE:FIRST – Doesn’t Really Matter (Remix)
Please let this be a harbinger for new music! This mix works surprisingly well and highlights the original song’s best parts.
Maja Ivarsson – Världen kommer snurra ändå
I love that she continues to churn out anthemic solo music.
Nicolò Filippucci – Mantra
Such an addictive and uplifting house beat.
Rêve x Ralph – Love Nouveau
Rêve has a new album out soon and I’m so excited! This collaboration will tide me over until then.
Rose Gray – Club To Your Arms
She’s the next dance-pop queen and this rousing single is proof of her continued evolution.
Studio Killers – Let’s Not Talk About Our Feelings
This sounds more like Empire Of The Sun than Studio Killers to me, but it’s good.
Surferosa – Space Age Baby
I still can’t believe this 00s group is back making music. So nostalgic for me!
TIX – Crazy (ft. Hauken)
I’m obsessed with the bounding beat on this.
Ylva – Kyss meg
Frothy disco pop with 2000s influence.
YSEULT – Now Or Never
A big, theatrical 80s synth ballad. This album is shaping up to be something very special.
Zorro x Lupus Nocte – Unchain
The retro synths in this instrumental are so satisfying.