today’s pop picks move through obsessive loops, queer longing, screen-age frustration and glossy dance-pop release. these four tracks keep emotion close while pushing pop into cinematic, direct and highly charged spaces.
trip – cardamone
cardamone turns obsession into a sharp, edgy alt-pop stunner
trip sits in the uneasy space where excitement starts to become something more consuming. we’ve been there, and this one captures it beautifully. the track pulls the listener into a repeated emotional pattern, using its structure to mirror a connection that becomes harder to step away from the deeper it goes. the production is brilliant, a little r&b, a little 80s-facing and with a whole lot of edgy pop vibe. and the chorus? now that’s a hook.
cardamone is a melbourne artist and former professional dancer for artists including justin bieber and avicii, now bringing that same control and intensity into her own music. her work leans into discomfort rather than softening it, exploring desperation, heartbreak and fantasy with focus and emotional force. this release continues a consistent run of singles that feel deliberate and direct, marking her as an artist building a world through tension, movement and sharp feeling. keep an eye on cardamone, we definitely are.
thank u for making this cardamone 🌀
sometimes i wish – aurelia
aurelia makes turns longing into a cinematic, bold and emotionally expansive beauty
sometimes i wish is a self-produced electronic pop track built on atmospheric textures, soaring vocals and cinematic detail. its no surprise that it was written at 3am, but more of a surprise it was written at the end of a long-term marriage. the song sits in a compelling space between collapse and becoming, holding loneliness, desire and the need for a freer future together. musically, its synths and 80s leaning production is fantastic, it’s just the right amount of dark. the sound world is constructed beautifully, and the song at the heart of the single really works.
aurelia is a new york-born, los angeles-based producer, vocalist and visual artist who writes, produces, performs and creatively directs their own work. this release opens the forthcoming project ung0dly h0ur, a body of work shaped by identity, grief, queerness, power and transformation. with self-authored visuals and immersive production, it feels intimate, restless and ready for a new life to begin. a brilliant single.
thank u for making this aurelia 🌌
get off your phone – hanna andréa
hanna andréa turns digital distraction into a bold, bright and beautiful pop anthem
get off your phone is a sassy pop track with restless muted guitar, americana-tinged energy and late 90s to early 2000s rock colour. it takes aim at doom-scrolling and digital disconnection, turning screen fatigue into a sharp, hook-led reminder to look up before real moments pass by. it’s crafted brilliantly, all punch the air vibes when it drops into the chorus. and what a chorus it is, it should be all over the radio this one.
hanna andréa is a norwegian-american pop artist whose work blends polished songwriting, cinematic feeling and emotional depth. co-written with michael biancaniello, james conner, kelsey gauthier and dominique vellutato, this lead single opens her forthcoming braveheart ep. with themes of self-acceptance, growth and presence, it feels playful but resonant, carrying the coming-of-age rush of a song made for anyone tired of competing with a screen. an essential pop track this july.
thank u for making this hanna andréa 📱
waterfall – allegra
allegra brings sultry dance-pop confidence into a glossy dance pop stunner
waterfall is a breezy dance-pop track with brilliant production, soaring vocals and a bright party-ready lift. this one’s made for the club, the beach bar or your next girls road trip. the vocal melodies are the standout, it really does pop. the track sits inside allegra’s red ep, balancing sensual energy with polished pop immediacy, showing a lighter and more uplifting side of a project built around confidence, desire and emotional evolution.
allegra is a london-based pop artist whose run of commercial dance-pop success has already brought major chart moments, high-profile collaborations and millions of streams. following the more confessional unsent love letters vol. 1, this new era feels sharper, bolder and more refined, moving from heartbreak into self-possession. with waterfall, she keeps the sound sleek and accessible while continuing to build a catalogue where vulnerability and empowerment move together. an essential pop track this month.
thank u for making this allegra 💧
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