Our rundown of the best pop bops you NEED to download / stream this week…
Beautiful People
David Guetta featuring Sia
David and Sia join forces once again to create yet another club / house anthem! Exploring lyrical themes of human emotion and interaction, the track opens with Guetta’s signature plucked chords, setting the stage for Sia’s powerful vocals. Groundbreaking like the duos previous collaborations ‘Titanium’ and ‘Flames’? Perhaps not. But still a dam good pop bop!
Anxiety
Doechii
Originally recorded in her bedroom back in 2019, ‘Anxiety’ cleverly samples Gotye’s 2011 hit ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’, blending nostalgic elements with Doechii’s fresh and distinctive style. Having recently gained major traction on TikTok, the innovative track comes correct with revelatory lyricism, and hard-hitting flows, all complemented by the ‘Denial Is a River’ rappers soulful vocals.
Swing For The Fences
Elton John & Brandi Carlile
Serving as the latest offering from Elton and Brandi’s recently announced collaborative album ‘Who Believes In Angels’, ’Swing For The Fences’ is both a euphoric slice of rock ‘n’ roll, and a defiant and proud anthem. With it’s life affirming lyric and utterly joyous melody, the upbeat track carries a message of empowerment for the LGBTQIA community that’s sure to uplift and inspire millions of people to live as their true, authentic selves.
Karaoke
James Arthur
James Arthur’s latest track delves into the complexities of love, capturing its messy, intense, and deeply personal facets. Sonically, the track’s relentless guitar line is a far cry from the carefree karaoke image, marking yet another bold step in James’ artistic journey, as he blends contrasting sounds and emotions whilst narrating the experience of someone striving to maintain a relationship amidst challenges.
Sweet Dreams
j-hope featuring Miguel
Rising 21st century pop icon j-hope teams up with R&B megastar Miguel to produce a soulful, heartfelt serenade that expresses the genuine desire to boldly love, and be loved. With its laidback, whimsical beat, the sweet-sounding track effortlessly merges dreamy synths, vibrant guitar strums, and soft, tender vocal riffs to sonically mirror the feeling of falling in love. Combining the most beloved elements of pop, R&B, and hip-hop that will instinctively resonate with audiences around the world, the track has all the makings of a global smash hit.
With You
Dean Lewis with Sofia Camara
Dean Lewis hits us in the feels with the release of a brand new version of his dreamy pop ballad ‘With You’ featuring guest vocals from Toronto based singer/songwriter Sofia Camara. With it’s sparse yet haunting production, the gut-wrenching love song combines Lewis’s emotive delivery with Camara’s heartfelt vocals, creating a poignant and resonant track.
What The Hell Just Happened
Remember Monday
The UK’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, this EPIC country / pop bop song opens with grand harmonies reminiscent of Queen and Abba, before transitioning into an energetic pop style evocative of Girls Aloud and George Michael. Lyrically, it plays into British humour—self-deprecating, chaotic, and packed with storytelling charm. Lines like “I checked my phone, oh no, what did I do?” capture that all-too-familiar moment of panic after a night of questionable decisions. Could Lauren, Holly-Anne, and Charlotte be about to break our Eurovision curse?
Handlebars
Jennie featuring Dua Lipa
A standout track from Jennie’s debut solo album ‘Ruby’, ‘Handlebars’ sees the Blackpink star and Dua Lipa ponder the tumultuous nature of falling in love. Awash with free-flowing melodies and catchy hooks, the songs super relatable lyrics employ metaphors of riding a bicycle and intoxication to depict the vulnerability and impulsiveness often associated with fraught romantic relationships.
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