Big beautiful hooks, big feelings and a whole lot of bangers bring us to this week’s pop bops. From brooding alt-pop to sunlit remix energy, these are the tracks that deserve your attention this week.
Darrian Gerard – Going Through It
Darrian Gerard channels emotional turbulence into a soaring pop statement driven by clarity and conviction
Going Through It, moves between the best kind of vulnerability and uplift, pairing a captivating melodic core with crisp, radio-ready production. This is 90s influenced banger with a wonderful vibe of release as layered vocals and pop textures build into a really great pre chorus and then a mid song release.
Darrian Gerard, a Canadian pop-rock artist based in Duncan, BC, builds her sound from the ground up as a multi-instrumentalist and producer. This release leans into personal reflection while signalling a bold step forward, reinforcing her knack for heartfelt songwriting with mainstream reach. This is really great.
The Vigilante – Get You Through
The Vigilante fuses shadowy synths and urgent hooks into a dramatic, emotionally charged pop-rock cut
Get You Through, is built on a dark, propulsive pulse, where steady drums and brooding synth lines frame its insistent central hook. Metallic guitar accents and cinematic swells add tension, pushing the track towards a powerful, chant-like refrain.
The Vigilante operates at the intersection of retro new wave and modern alt-pop, drawing on the mood-driven drama of 80s synth textures. Produced by Detective 47, the single captures longing and emotional distance, transforming intimate confession into something widescreen and anthemic within a larger chapter-based narrative. Intriguing stuff.
Amelie – Mumma (Luis Almau Remix)
Amelie brings vibrant warmth and joy to the dancefloor with a radiant, sun-soaked remix of Mumma
Mumma (Luis Almau Remix), bursts with the best kind of bright electronic colour and honest vocals taking us into a sparkling, feel-good space. Latin-inspired rhythms meet glossy house production, with buoyant beats and shimmering synths creating an instant sense of celebration.
Amelie, an independent British artist writing in both English and Spanish, continues to build momentum with socially conscious, uplifting releases. This remix marks a playful new chapter, expanding her sound into club-ready territory while keeping the emotional heart of the song intact. It’s really fun.
Maddox Jones – No More Ghosts
Maddox Jones reframes a fan favourite into a confident, forward-looking pop anthem of release and joy
No More Ghosts, trades stripped-back beginnings for expansive synth textures and driving production. The track balances introspective verses with a soaring chorus, as pulsing electronics and clean guitar lines underline its sense of renewal. It’s a great production.
Maddox Jones, a Northampton singer-songwriter, revisits this early cut with the perspective of experience and growth. The reimagined version reflects on past relationships and personal evolution, turning reflection into strength and closure.
Anke Richards – Grow Feet
Anke Richards crafts the best kind of moody, modern alt-pop that gives into introspection and restraint
Grow Feet, unfolds with airy vocals and stacked harmonies set against deep bass and subtle, controlled drums. Its cinematic textures give the track a drifting, reflective feel, while maintaining a sharp pop focus. As a sound world, it’s really impressive.
Anke Richards, a South African singer-songwriter, blends emotional precision with contemporary alt-pop sensibilities. With strong streaming traction and a growing profile, this single reinforces her ability to balance vulnerability and polish in equal measure. More of this please.