today’s pop picks move between gloss and vulnerability, confidence and confession. these are artists using pop as a space to explore identity, love, faith, and self-reflection, shaping sound around feeling rather than formula.
atypical – gemïny
“gemïny captures the soft rush of a crush with elegance, warmth, and quiet emotional risk”
atypical feels like the moment just before reality complicates things. glossy, y2k-leaning pop textures wrap around a diary-like confession, capturing the nervous euphoria of falling for someone when the mask finally slips. it’s buoyant and romantic, but there’s tension underneath, the awareness that wanting something real always comes with stakes.
rooted between north carolina and tennessee, gemïny blends pop, r&b, and dream-pop into something cinematic and intimate. atypical stands out as a rare moment of softness, a snapshot of love before fractures appear, held gently and honestly.
thank u for making this gemïny ✨
talk too much – josh hicks
“josh hicks turns emotional honesty into confident, soulful pop”
talk too much is playful, warm, and sharply self-aware. built on rich, retro-leaning production, the track flips being labelled “too much” into a badge of charm and emotional intelligence. it’s cheeky on the surface, but there’s vulnerability underneath, pop that smiles while still saying something real.
from chepstow, josh hicks carries a voice steeped in soul tradition while keeping things fresh and contemporary. talk too much feels effortless and replayable, the kind of pop song that sneaks emotional depth into its hook-led glow.
thank u for making this josh hicks 💫
woman i don’t know yet – cazzjezter
“cazzjezter delivers a feel-good pop moment built for easy listening and quiet connection”
woman i don’t know yet moves with a relaxed confidence, carried by warm guitars, an easy groove, and a hook that settles in naturally. it doesn’t push for attention, instead letting melody and rhythm do the work, creating a laid-back bop that feels good from the first listen and even better on repeat.
drawing from faith, late-night thoughts, and everyday moments, cazzjezter keeps things emotionally honest without overcomplicating the mood. there’s a gentle optimism here, pop that feels timeless and unforced, rooted in warmth rather than urgency. woman i don’t know yet captures that simple pleasure of a song you want to keep playing, not because it demands it, but because it quietly earns it.
thank u for making this cazzjezter ✨
walk the stars – hvnsol
“hvnsol introduces shimmer pop as both spectacle and self-exposure”
with his solo debut, hvnsol opens a new chapter, blending 80s city pop nostalgia with futuristic sheen. walk the stars radiates confidence and cinematic flair, while breathless in the spotlight pulls back the curtain, revealing vulnerability beneath the glow. together, the tracks balance leadership and humanity with striking clarity.
hailing from tongyeong, south korea, hvnsol’s sound feels coastal and cosmic, reflective yet polished. this is pop that understands duality, the thrill of being seen and the cost that comes with it.
thank u for making this hvnsol ✨
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