today’s pop picks move through drama, darkness and a certain shimmer. electronic textures, alt-pop attitude, cinematic moods and bold statements all sitting under one wide pop umbrella.
one breath – kim cameron
“kim cameron delivers polished pop with infectious hooks and effortless emotional lift.”
one breath feels like a pop banger from the off. big 90s chords, warm melodies and a perfect beach-side chorus that lands easily without trying too hard. there’s a brightness to it, but it is grounded in sincerity. it unfolds with confidence, and you’ll be nodding along with every beat.
based in miami beach, kim cameron is a songwriter, singer and co producer who moves quickly and instinctively in the studio. with a grammy week performance in los angeles and a growing international audience, she feels firmly in her momentum era, sharpening her sound while widening her reach.
thank u for making this kim cameron 🌹
snakes – torrio
“torrio delivers brilliantly dark-edged pop rap with sharp lyrical focus and tense energy.”
snakes hits with precision. the beat is vibey, the tone serious, the hook direct. there definitely a lot of intensity here, but it never spirals out of control. instead, it feels calculated, channelled and it’s a bona-fide head nodder. it’s the kind of pop-leaning track that carries weight.
based in Newberry, torrio writes and produces his own work, keeping control of both sound and narrative. he feels like an artist sharpening his commercial edge without losing authenticity, balancing accessibility with bite. love this.
thank u for making this torrio 🐍
cigarettes after dark – data.soul
“data.soul merge wonderful cinematic pop with electronic atmosphere and late night intimacy”
cigarettes after dark feels like a neon reflection on the street at night. nostalgic, smooth and immersive – all with a great songwriting craft at its heart. the vocal carries longing, while the production builds a slow burn glow around it. there’s a slight The XX vibe to certain elements of the prodution, and it fits together well.
based between ireland, athens and dublin, data.soul blend soulful songwriting with forward thinking electronic production. they sound like artists exploring their own lane, gaining recognition while continuing to deepen their cinematic pop identity. a brilliant production.
thank u for making this data.soul 🌒
one love – julia sound ft. dolly de guerre + yo megasonic
“julia sound crafts uplifting pop rooted in unity, blending soulful hooks with conscious energy.”
one love glows from the first chorus. it feels expansive, open armed, and just built around togetherness rather than ego. the chantable refrain lands instantly, while the verses bring balance and perspective. it’s also got a fun, 90s vibe that i really love.
based in vancouver, julia sound operates as a collaborative collective led by lin gardiner, bringing together powerful voices to amplify the message. this feels like a project stepping confidently into a bigger era, widening its audience while holding tightly to purpose driven pop songwriting. a great song.
thank u for making this julia sound ❤️
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