today’s pop picks have a bit of a moody edge, moving from clipped electronic tension to more reflective and melodic turns. these four artists bring different flavours, but each track is definitely a fave of ours this week.
liv – redesya
redesya turns inner tension into a sharp, hooky pop release
liv skillfully moves through pop and electronic textures with a tight grip, balancing intimate verses with a more urgent emotional pull. the intro brings to mind The XX, with great interplay guitar and vocals. but liv definitely sits in its own lane, especially when the pace builds into a compelling chorus section that really pops off.
redesya, based in bari, frames the song around anxiety through the character of liv, giving the track a clear emotional centre without losing its pop instinct. built for listeners drawn to darker modern pop, it carries the kind of vulnerability that still feels immediate and replayable. i absolutely love this, and think it would be great live.
thank u for making this redesya 💫
climb – logan taylor
logan taylor serves up a stunner of pop-leaning late-night spiralling
climb folds piano-led melody, rhythmic momentum and bedroom-built detail into something personal but accessible. it’s got a great hook and the plaintive nature of the production gives the song a real lift. it’s genuinely compelling, mixing parts of r&b with a kind of tame impala-vibe.
logan taylor is based in worcester and handles every part of the process himself, from writing to production. as part of the rollout for his upcoming album, the track captures the pressure of trying to stay steady when life gets crowded and relationships start to feel the strain. great stuff.
thank u for making this logan taylor ✨
free to go. – 50mething
50mething delivers a groovy, thoughtful pop cut with genuine emotional weight
free to go. pairs a gentle touch with reflective songwriting, letting its message unfold through understated arrangement, careful pacing and a great vocal. it feels in the world of david byrne’s solo stuff, well produced, measured, groovy and always keeping that sense of purpose.
50mething is friend of the blog, working out of ealing, brings lived-in perspective to the release and keeps the focus on the song rather than overstatement. shaped in a home studio and finished with sefi carmel on mix and mastering, it turns personal reflection into something broader and quietly affecting. it’s brilliant.
thank u for making this 50mething 🌙
held me down – vthatguy
vthatguy blends smooth emotion and rhythmic skill into a confident modern pop moment
held me down leans into warm vocals, clean percussion and a fluid melodic line that carries the track with ease. the production feels polished but intimate, letting the groove and vocal phrasing stay front and centre. it’s a real head nodder this one.
vthatguy builds his sound around r&b-leaning pop with a focus on storytelling and atmosphere, shaping songs that balance vulnerability with control. this release reflects that approach, exploring connection and personal weight through a style that feels both modern and grounded. love it, and hope to hear more this year.
thank u for making this vthatguy 💫
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