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)
Alice Pisano – Only Girl
Nostalgic 2010s dance pop.
Almost Monday – Better Late Than Never
This reminds me of the surging indie electro rock I loved in the mid-2000s. It’s very MGMT.
Anna Vissi – Olo Pio Pano
A banging dance track from Greece.
Carly Rae Jepsen – Don’t Leave Me On The Dance Floor
The first song I’ve enjoyed from this new album rollout.
Ellie Goulding – Ravers
Not perfect, but a big improvement from the dull tracks she’s released from this new project so far. At least it’s got some energy!
Madonna x Kylie Minogue – Love Sensation (Afterhours Radio Edit)
This is a seismic meeting of legends, so is it wrong that I still prefer the album version of this song?
Marquise – Ironic
I really enjoy the fullness of the instrumental on this.
Meek – Expensive Taste
Takes much of the good stuff from her still-incredible Fabulous. I’m here for the drama.
Slayyyter – Brand New Chanel$
This is exactly what I love from her. It’s big, anthemic and powerful but still feels idiosyncratic.
Whyte Horses – Calabasas (ft. Jake Shears)
I’ll take anything with Jake Shears’s voice on it. This is classic Take Your Mama style honkytonk pop.