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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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.

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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.

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Ava Max x BIA – Energy

This is the kind of high octane club music she should be making.

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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.

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Benjamin – Helahoito

He’s simply one of the most consistent popstars on the planet.

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Cherry Bomb – Sorry You’re Not Sorry

Another big pop banger from her. I love the strings in this.

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Dagny – C’est La Vie

A solid slice of disco pop from her very good new album.

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Dizzy Days – Focus On Me

Takes awhile to get going but the chorus is great.

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Florrie – The Times

Stately pop from a veteran of the game.

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Goldielocks – Rush

Like the title suggests, this beat is a rush of excitement.

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Hogland – Wild Love (ft. Maria Mathea)

A big club banger.

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House Of Serpents – Cold Sweat

Another fantastic slice of edgy synthrock from this exciting project.

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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.

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Maja Ivarsson – Världen kommer snurra ändå

I love that she continues to churn out anthemic solo music.

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Nicolò Filippucci – Mantra

Such an addictive and uplifting house beat.

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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.

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Rose Gray – Club To Your Arms

She’s the next dance-pop queen and this rousing single is proof of her continued evolution.

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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.

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Surferosa – Space Age Baby

I still can’t believe this 00s group is back making music. So nostalgic for me!

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TIX – Crazy (ft. Hauken)

I’m obsessed with the bounding beat on this.

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Ylva – Kyss meg

Frothy disco pop with 2000s influence.

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YSEULT – Now Or Never

A big, theatrical 80s synth ballad. This album is shaping up to be something very special.

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Zorro x Lupus Nocte – Unchain

The retro synths in this instrumental are so satisfying.