today’s pop picks lean into atmosphere, tension, and texture. these are artists using pop as a vessel for reflection, resistance, and feeling, blending melody with experimentation and emotional weight.
little things – lunarover
“lunarover turn intimacy into a celestial, synth-led pop moment”
little things floats on ethereal vocals and a steady, reassuring beat, capturing the beauty of paying attention as love deepens. layered synths, subtle guitar textures, and gentle momentum give the track a weightless feel, pop that drifts beautifully rather than drives.
based in silver spring, maryland, lunarover build their sound through careful detail and playful experimentation. we absolutely loved their last single, and this one reaches new heights. little things feels really, really strong and we expect these guys to have a great year.
thank u for making this lunarover ✨
arsenal of democracy – energy whores
“energy whores push pop into confrontational, art-electronic territory”
arsenal of democracy is sharp, restless, and unafraid to sit with discomfort. moving between propulsive rhythms and stark melodic moments, the album channels anxiety, grief, and awareness into songs that feel urgent and alive. this is wonderfully weird pop as documentation, reflecting life under constant pressure rather than escaping it.
rooted in new york’s diy scene, energy whores blur the line between art-pop, electro-rock, and political expression. arsenal of democracy doesn’t offer comfort, but it demands attention, and that tension gives it power.
thank u for making this energy whores ⚡
the people – egger
“egger delivers dark electro-pop with hypnotic force and emotional depth”
the people marches forward on a pounding bass drum and minimalist synths, pulling influence from 80s dark electro-pop while keeping the sound stripped and precise. the sound world is a real joy, and the vocals sit front and centre, adding urgency and weight to a track that feels both introspective and danceable.
egger’s sound is cold but human, controlled yet emotionally charged. the people captures the push and pull between escape and meaning, pop built for late nights and dim rooms. more of this please.
thank u for making this egger 🖤
sugar tits – paula t
“paula t turns defiance into explosive, genre-bending pop”
sugar tits is bold, messy, and liberating. built in a single night, the track blends electronic punch with emotional release, capturing the tension between repression and self-expression. it’s playful hyperpop on the surface, but there’s real weight underneath, pop that refuses to behave.
based in brooklyn, paula t brings punk energy and pop instinct into the same space. sugar tits feels fearless and alive, exactly what we want from pop in 2026. it’s a song that celebrates being seen on your own terms, and what’s better than that.
thank u for making this paula t 💥
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