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TODAY’S POP ROCK BOPS // SHANI WEISS

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This edition of Pop Rock BOPS celebrates heartfelt songwriting and lived-in emotion. All About Life is a warm, open-armed track that blends indie folk honesty with pop-rock lift, capturing the beauty and chaos of figuring things out as you go.

Shani Weiss – Feels Alright

Shani Weiss captures something quietly special on Feels Alright, a pop rock song that feels sincere, uplifting, and deeply human

Melbourne-based songwriter Shani Weiss leans into vulnerability on Feels Alright, delivering a track that feels grounded in real moments rather than polished perfection. Built on thoughtful storytelling and an unforced melodic flow, the song sits comfortably where indie folk sensitivity meets accessible pop rock energy.

There is a really lovely warmth to Shani’s vocal delivery, inviting rather than demanding attention. The song unfolds with emotional clarity, touching on friendship, courage, and the messy process of trying to live well, even when nothing feels tidy.

From the All About Life EP, we find Shani Weiss at her most honest, prioritising connection over spectacle and meaning over noise. It is a confident, reassuring release from an artist who understands that the most powerful songs often come from telling the truth simply and letting the listener find themselves inside it.

A thoughtful and uplifting pop rock moment that confirms Shani Weiss as a songwriter worth spending time with.

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TODAY’S INDIE FOLK BOPS // ASH MILES

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This edition of Indie Folk BOPS leans into shadowy storytelling and emotional honesty. Werewolves and Vampires is a confessional folk track that feels cinematic, intimate, and quietly fearless, rooted in lived experience rather than metaphor for metaphor’s sake.

Ash Miles – Werewolves and Vampires

Ash Miles delivers a gripping indie folk song that feels brave, personal, and impossible to ignore

Ash Miles steps into darker territory on Werewolves and Vampires, a haunting folk song built on raw lyricism and restrained intensity. Written by Miles and composed alongside Tom Bailey, the track unfolds like a private confession, drawing the listener into a world shaped by desire, vulnerability, and self examination.

Recorded at Ignite AMR Studio with Nicholas Meeks, the honestly stunning production keeps things sparse and focused, allowing Ash’s vocal delivery to carry the weight of the story. There is a sense of tension throughout, not loud or dramatic, but simmering beneath the surface, giving the song its emotional pull.

Inspired by Ash’s own experiences within the BDSM lifestyle, Werewolves and Vampires feels less like provocation and more like truth telling. It is folk music that refuses to sanitise real life, offering honesty instead of comfort.

This is indie folk for listeners who value storytelling over polish and emotional depth over surface beauty. A bold and compelling release that marks Ash Miles as an artist unafraid to put real life at the centre of his work.

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TODAY’S HIP HOP BOPS // STAR2

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This edition of Hip Hop BOPS centres on survival, focus and self belief. A full length project that carries real weight, not just in sound but in story, Lessons is hip hop shaped by lived experience and global perspective, turning pain into purpose with clarity and conviction.

Star2 – Lessons

Star2 turns real life into real power on Lessons, a hip hop album that feels honest, focused and quietly unstoppable

Star2’s Lessons is written as a letter to his younger self, a deeply personal record that reflects on growth, patience and the long road from chaos to clarity. Blending hip hop and pop with an international edge, the album carries emotional depth alongside confident, modern production. Each track adds another layer to a story rooted in survival, ambition and self respect.

Born in a Thai refugee camp after fleeing violence in Myanmar, Star2’s journey shapes every part of this record. Music becomes a place of grounding and direction, turning hardship into momentum rather than spectacle. Across Lessons, he confronts past mistakes with honesty, choosing focus over distraction and long term vision over quick reward.

The album features a strong line up of collaborators including Eh La, Lil BK, Shadow, RayRay and Lian2x, each bringing their own texture while keeping the project cohesive. Standout track Ohhhh! with Lil BK pairs hypnotic production with cinematic visuals, offering a reminder that success means very little without loyalty, love and purpose.

Beyond the music, Star2’s story continues to resonate globally. With over 15 million views on TikTok and collaborations spanning hip hop’s underground and mainstream, he has built a platform that elevates not only his own voice but the wider Ka ren music community. Lessons stands as both a personal milestone and a statement of intent.

This is hip hop built on reflection rather than noise, confidence rather than ego. An album about learning when to move forward, when to wait, and how to stay true when the world is pulling you in every direction.

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TODAY’S ALT POP BOPS // TEARS ARE JUST GLITTER + LUAN LUAN

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This edition of Alt Pop BOPS leans into colour, confidence and late night freedom. Two tracks that sit between pop polish and emotional honesty, built for dancefloors, headphones and those moments where music becomes a small act of escape.

Tears Are Just Glitter – 80’s Kind Of Sad 

Tears Are Just Glitter turn emotional pop into something cinematic, playful and quietly devastating all at once

Tears Are Just Glitter is a project shaped by deep pop pedigree and total creative freedom. Built by Swedish hitmakers Gustav Jonsson and Fredrik Berger, this is pop made without compromise, glossy on the surface and deeply personal underneath. The songwriting is sharp, emotional and melodically rich, pulling from decades of pop history while feeling completely present.

There is something brilliantly strange at the heart of this project. A cartoon frontman, a soap opera backstory and a sound that feels like an alternate 80s pop universe, but the emotion is real and immediate. Big hooks meet thoughtful production, balancing nostalgia with vulnerability in a way that feels both playful and sincere.

This track captures that sweet spot where pop feels expansive rather than disposable. Confident, expressive and emotionally loaded, Tears Are Just Glitter make music that sparkles without ever losing its human core.

Luan Luan – Northern Lights

Luan Luan makes alt pop feel like freedom, alive, joyful and impossible to stand still to

Northern Lights is a celebration of movement, attraction and release. Built around the energy of nightlife and the escape it offers, the track captures the feeling of dancing without self consciousness, where the world narrows down to colour, rhythm and connection.

Based in Brighton and originally from Madrid, Luan Luan blends indie pop with funk, R&B and soul, creating a sound that is warm, vibrant and instantly engaging. Their songwriting feels physical as much as emotional, driven by rhythm, melody and an instinctive sense of groove.

Fingerstyle guitar, unexpected saxophone lines and infectious hooks give Northern Lights a unique pulse, while its themes of freedom and self expression make it resonate far beyond the dancefloor. This is alt pop that feels lived in, joyful and full of momentum. We love it.

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TODAY’S DARK POP BOPS // REDLIGHT

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This edition of Dark Pop BOPS leans into obsession, atmosphere, and cinematic tension. RedLight blur the line between indie rock drama and dark pop sheen, delivering a track that feels both seductive and unsettling in all the right ways.

RedLight – A James Bond Complex

RedLight turn obsession into dark pop gold, ‘A James Bond Complex’ is cinematic, infectious, and impossible to shake

Originally released in 2015, A James Bond Complex still hits with striking immediacy. Built around a slick groove and shadowy melodies, the track plays out like a stylish psychological thriller, telling a story of love tipping into fixation with a knowing wink towards spy film drama.

Based in Marseille, RedLight have always balanced classic songwriting with modern edge, and this track marked a defining moment in their evolution. There is a cool confidence running through it, from the tightly wound verses to the irresistible chorus that lingers long after it ends.

Dark pop thrives on mood, and A James Bond Complex delivers it effortlessly. Sleek, dramatic, and quietly addictive, this is a reminder of RedLight’s knack for crafting songs that feel timeless while still sounding sharp today. We love it.

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TODAY’S PUNK ROCK BOPS // BINGO BOYS & THE IDIOT KIDS

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This edition of Punk Rock BOPS is loud, fast, and unapologetically direct. Two tracks that channel raw energy, DIY spirit, and the kind of punk attitude that feels alive in your hands. From Indianapolis grit to Detroit chaos, these songs remind us why punk matters more than ever.

Bingo Boys – Cheap Gas

Bingo Boys deliver standout AF punk rock with reckless momentum and pure, contagious energy

Formed in Indianapolis in 2020, Bingo Boys are carving out a reputation for straight talking, no frills punk that hits hard and moves fast. Cheap Gas captures everything that makes them such a rush. Sharp guitars, relentless pacing, and a sense of urgency that never lets up.

Recently featured in the Emmy award winning series Music in Transit, Bingo Boys bring a live wire intensity that translates effortlessly on record. And like the bus they’re rocking out on, there’s no polish for the sake of it here, just drive and a clear love for punk in its most immediate form. This is the kind of track that belongs in sweaty rooms, shouted back by a crowd that knows every word. We genuinely love it.

The Idiot Kids – Instants

The Idiot Kids turn punk into something fierce, theatrical, and impossible to ignore

Detroit’s The Idiot Kids push punk into louder, stranger territory with Instants. Built on gnarly guitars, breakneck tempos, and massive hooks, the album balances chaos with melody in a way that feels both confrontational and super addictive.

Led by Jon-Mikal Bartee, the band blend garage rock grit with art pop instincts and hardcore energy. There is drama here, but it doesn’t feel forced. Rather, it’s loud, real and genuinely great. Everything lands with purpose, from the anthemic vocals to the sheer emotional intensity driving the song forward. Standout tracks ‘Opening’ and blink and you’ll miss it ‘Pastor’s Kid’ romp along at a breakneck pace. You’re left feeling shaken up, pulled in, and left – without doubt – wanting more. A great album.

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TODAY’S ELECTRONIC BOPS // MERTDER & DR CLARKE

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This edition of Electronic BOPS moves through two very different kinds of intensity. A track pulling you inward, slow and hypnotic, built for altered states and deep listening. The other hits hard and sharp, all industrial pressure and political bite. We love them both.

MERTDER – Glass

MERTDER’s ‘Glass’ turns industrial anger into something sharp, stylish, and undeniably important

Glass is gritty, bass heavy, and intentionally repetitive, looping like the systems it sets out to criticise. The chorus cuts straight through, blunt and confrontational, mirroring the frustration and circular logic of political rhetoric and public discourse. It is a protest anthem that refuses to soften its edges.

Rooted in London’s underground and shaped by MERTDER’s Turkish heritage, the track blends dark electronic dance music with Eastern tones and industrial textures. The result is tense, driving and basically cool as fuck.

The accompanying video takes things to a new level. Visually striking and unapologetically bold, it’s all raw industrial energy, pressure, and control, but delivered with a confidence that makes it feel cool rather than chaotic. All in all, Glass is a really great song and we’ll be watching Mertder closely.

Dr Clarke – The Awakening

Dr Clarke’s ‘The Awakening’ is electronic music as ritual, hypnotic, immersive, and quietly powerful

The Awakening unfolds like a slow pulse through the body. Built on trance rhythms, futuristic synth textures, and ancient ethno vocal elements, the track is designed to blurs things beautifully. It is less about hooks and more about kinda giving into things, drawing the listener into a steady, meditative flow that feels physical as much as emotional.

Dr Clarke approaches music as something spiritual rather than purely sonic. Every layer feels intentional, from the hypnotic repetition to the subtle shifts in energy that keep the track alive. There is a sense of guidance here, as if the song is leading you somewhere rather than performing at you.

The Awakening works best when you give it space. Headphones on, lights low, distractions gone. It asks you to feel first and think later, and it’s a genuinely transportive experience.

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TODAY’S DARK POP BOPS // YO-BLAKE

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This edition of Dark Pop BOPS taps into confidence, tension, and self belief. Yo-Blake arrives with a track that feels bold and unapologetic, turning personal pressure into something sharp, rhythmic, and quietly empowering.

Yo-Blake – Me Vale

Yo-Blake’s Me Vale is dark pop with backbone, confident, direct, and driven by real emotion

Me Vale is a statement track built on blocking out negativity and choosing your own lane. Drawing from real moments of pressure and expectation, Yo-Blake delivers a performance that feels self assured without losing its emotional edge.

Blending dark pop textures with Latin and urbano energy, the song moves with purpose. The production is sleek and modern, while the lyrics stay grounded and honest, making Me Vale feel both personal and widely relatable. It is the kind of track that works just as well on late night playlists as it does as a confidence boost through headphones.

With Me Vale, Yo-Blake continues to carve out a sound rooted in authenticity and growth. It is dark pop that stands firm, looks forward, and refuses to apologise. We love it ❤️‍🔥

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TODAY’S R&B BOPS // RAVIN

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This edition of R&B BOPS leans into late night emotion and smooth vulnerability. Ravin arrives with a debut that feels intimate, atmospheric, and quietly addictive, balancing heartbreak with warmth and melodic ease.

Ravin – Patience

“Ravin’s Patience is a beautifully controlled debut, emotionally rich, effortlessly smooth, and instantly memorable”

Patience is a slow burning R&B track that captures the tension between holding on and letting go. Written, sung, and produced entirely by Ravin, the song pairs raw emotional honesty with a hypnotic groove that settles in rather than demands attention.

Blending R&B, pop, and subtle dancehall influences, Patience works as both a heartfelt love song and a late night reflection piece. The melodies feel gentle but purposeful, while the production leaves space for the emotion to breathe. It is the kind of track that fits naturally into chill R&B, emotional pop, and soft heartbreak playlists.

With Patience, Ravin introduces an artistic voice built on vulnerability, atmosphere, and restraint. It is a stunning debut that feels personal without being heavy, and polished without losing its soul.

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TODAY’S HIP HOP BOPS // DPB

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This edition of Hip Hop BOPS leans into warmth, groove, and seasonal joy. DPB delivers a festive track that feels classic without sounding dated, blending old school soul with modern polish and genuine heart.

DPB – The Wonders of Christmas

The Wonders of Christmas is a joyful, feel good track that wraps classic soul warmth in a modern festive glow.

DPB’s The Wonders of Christmas arrives as a smooth, uplifting celebration built on vintage inspiration and contemporary shine. Drawing from 1950s doo wop textures while keeping its feet firmly in modern hip hop and pop, the track feels instantly familiar and genuinely uplifting.

Journey Eiland’s soulful vocals bring warmth and emotional weight, while Ouwiey Collins’ musical touch adds sparkle and flow. The result is a track that moves easily between nostalgia and now, offering something that feels celebratory without slipping into cliché.

At its core, The Wonders of Christmas is about joy, connection, and optimism. It is festive without being forced and heartfelt without being heavy. DPB continues to prove that positive hip hop can still bop along hard, shine bright, and connect across generations.

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