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)

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Adam Lambert – Eat U Alive

Sounds so much like Gaga’s Disease.

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Basic Element – Fireworks (ft. Ray Slijngaard & Maria Mathea)

Prepare for club euphoria with this one. I love Basic Element and I’m so glad they’re back!

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Becky Hill – Hands On Me

Short but sweet (and banging) dance music.

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Benjamin – Badabim (My Kind Of Terapiaa)

God, he’s just so good at this! Freaking catchy as hell.

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Bess – Kuudes aisti

Reliably great Finnish synthpop.

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Chrissy Chlapecka – Purple Moon

She never really misses. I like the 80s funk influence on this.

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Dagny – Closet Disco Queen

This is such a shift in sound for her. Very clubby.

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DeathbyRomy – Body Horror

Huge electro rock with a fantastic chorus.

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Debbii Dawson – Where Have All The Good Men Gone?

She just nails this ornate ABBA-esque pop sound.

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Demi Lovato – Love Controller

Doesn’t this sound like Gaga? It’s one of her best songs, for sure.

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Edvin Törnblom – Enkelbiljett Till Himlen

I’m obsessed with the bombastic schlager theatre happening here. It’s comedy taken seriously and boasts some of the year’s biggest and best melodies.

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Ellen Benediktson – Only Lovers

Great new EP from Ellen. All killer, no filler.

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Ericka Jane – Lige Så Ligeglad

Slowly builds into something quite spectacular.

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Erika Vikman – Adam & Steve

I’m posting this because I adore her but I’m actually disappointed in this song. I wish it was performed in Finnish because the lyrics are so lame and gimmicky.

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Fangoria – Bailo

Their entire album is worth checking out, but I keep coming back to this extremely catchy dance track. It reminds me of the Macarena, but in a very complimentary way.

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Grete Paia – Armastus On Pime

Hard hitting dance!

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Honey Revenge – Run Your Mouth

Such a nostalgic sound.

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House Of Serpents – Black Rose

Big, chugging synthrock.

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Kesha – Origami!

Definitely NSFW but my god this slams! The chorus has such a huge sound.

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Kyra Machida – Want Your Body

Solid Britney-esque pop.

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Madeon – Fire Away (ft. Slayyyter)

I love this kind of gritty, rock-tinged dance.

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Madonna – Bring Your Love (with Sabrina Carpenter)

It’s not doing much for me, but I appreciate hearing new Madonna regardless.

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Martin Rolinski & Tess Merkel – Let There Be Love

This pairing of BWO and Alcazar is a fever dream for me. Nostalgia engines firing on all cylinders!

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Mr. Fantasy – Do Me Right

There’s this little synth loop that reminds me of Nu Shooz 80s hit I Can’t Wait and I just adore it. It screams summer to me.

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MUNA – Eastside Girls

Their new album is so good! Big anthemic pop melodies with fantastic 80s-inspired production.

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Neea River – Shoulder

Another banger. What else can I say?

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nightlife – U Know

Everyone’s aping the early-2000s Neptunes sound but this group goes straight for N.E.R.D! Their blend of heavy rock guitar and soul feels genuinely unique in today’s landscape.

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Olya Polyakova – Магнітні бурі (Magnetic Storms)

Really like the retro sounds of this. It actually reminds me of a Ukrainian T-ara song (I know how strange that sounds, but trust me).

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Oner – Car Goes Fast

I haven’t checked in with this C-pop group in awhile but their new album is very good. I love this anthemic synthwave track and its Bigbang-esque mv.

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PNAU – Nirvana (ft. Earthgang & sadMONTH)

I’m absolutely taken with this track’s huge sound. The chanted choir acts as such a great contrast to the heavier rapped verses.

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Ralph – Girls Together

This chorus is so euphoric. I love how the melody dips and dives in unexpected directions.

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Santos Bravos – Velocidade

I’m very sold on Santos Bravos and this song has been lodged in my playlist since they started promoting in in April. Why no MV?

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Souvenir – Stranger To Myself

MASSIVE synthpop from one of my favorite producers of the moment. Love it!

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Tuure Boelius – Ikuisesti 25

Anthemic Finnish pop with lots of fun references to global hits.

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Valencia Grace – Voodoo

She remains incredibly kooky in a fun way. This is very Kate Bush.

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wavvyboi – Wanderlust

A mini rock opera from this exciting up-and-comer.