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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ADÉLA – Death By Devotion
So far, her music has been much more interesting than the group (Katseye) she was almost a part of. This is a great 90s-influenced electro banger.
Agnes – MILK
Her new singles haven’t hit me in the same way as her last album, but “okay” Agnes is still better than most other artists.
Barbara Bobak – Stan Na Dan
I posted this as part of my mid-year highlights and stand by that decision. I know this is a weird comparison, but it reminds me of a Serbian The Chaser.
Debbii Dawson – Gut Feelings
Sounds like an 80s aerobic song and that is definitely a compliment.
Greczula – Higher Place
I wasn’t overly impressed by his Melodifestivalen entry this year, but this follow-up is fantastic, anthemic pomp rock.
Lazer Club x LAU – Revenge For Love
A pitch perfect re-creation of shimmering 80s synthpop.
Maria Sur – Is It Love?
The kind of singalong, schlager Scandipop anthem I’ll always get behind.
Mileo – Biology
Another high-octane pop banger from this quirky performer.
Power Rob x Bending Grid – Mr. Right
This has such a satisfying, rhythmic groove that perfectly recalls atmospheric 80s pop. I love the vocals, too.
Sergey Lazarev – Безответно (Unrequited)
It’s funny. I was just familiarizing myself with Sergey’s discography this month when his new album popped up out of nowhere. All the songs are great, but this synthpop stunner is a real standout. I love that pumping, power note chorus!
Vincint – I Forgot
No one does cathartic club banger better than Vincint. I’m so happy to have them back and this is another instant classic.
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 
are you going to review ‘LIGHT’ by 4×4?
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Was planning on it, but then I listened to the song and the singing is really bad so I’ll abstain for now.
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leaving vocals aside, what do you think of the song itself?
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It’s fine, but I can’t leave vocals aside when they sound off-key during much of the song 😭
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Real
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Nick, i need to thank you for introducing me to debii dawson a few months ago – I’ve been listening to her music nonstop! the new debii dawson song is such a banger and might be my favorite song from her yet, but I can’t get over the (at least to me) poor mixing… sounds so muddled when the production gets busy.
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Debii Dawson’s styling in the cover for the single also seems influenced by The Substance (very Sue!) which fits perfectly with the exercise pop influence!
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Any reason for using Spotify links for the bulk of these this month? (I do appreciate being able to hear an immediate preview, but I gotta search these up elsewhere to hear the full track since I don’t got a Spotify sub)
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Oh, that’s good to know.
I started noticing that posts with too many youtube embeds sometimes failed to load on certain devices, so I was looking to combat that. However, I didn’t realize that some readers would only get a preview (I have a free Spotify account so it just plays the whole song for me). Now I’m torn on what to do…
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Okok I tried fiddling with the embedded players some more. Play button just plays a preview, but clicking on the Spotify logo in the song’s player does prompt you to open it either in your browser or in the dedicated app. I’m not signed in on the browser, so it does prompt you to create an account, but I still have a free account on the app so it let me listen fully there. Sorry for the confusion! Should basically work if folks have an account, Premium or not.
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Stan na Dan reminds me more of NAVILLERA and a dash of Monster by BIGBANG and I LOVE YOU by 2NE1.
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That comparison to the Chaser made me listen to it – I kind of hear it!
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It’s the instrumental during the chorus, right?
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