This week’s pop picks stretch across continents and moods. Like all great pop, we’re mixing things up a bit with some introspective piano and dancefloor ready hooks. There is a lot of personality here, so let’s dive in now ❤️🔥
Mickie Mike – Schwen Schwen
Mickie Mike blends rap precision with wonderful melodic flair on a afrobeat-pop anthem
Schwen Schwen, lands with immediate bounce, driven by crisp percussion and a pulsing Afrobeat inspired groove. His vocal delivery moves between confident rap verses and melodic hooks, keeping the energy high and driving the momentum wonderfully.
Mickie Mike, originally from Sierra Leone with roots across West Africa, the U.S. and U.K., brings a cross cultural perspective to his sound. This release showcases his ability to merge old school soul influences with contemporary production, marking him out as an emerging voice in 2026. One to watch, definitely.
Michelle Sutton – Emily The Psych
Michelle Sutton captures spiralling overthinking in a sharp, irresistibly bright indie pop banger
Emily The Psych, pairs upbeat guitar lines with punchy drums and a melody that feels instantly great. The production keeps things light on its feet, allowing the humour and vulnerability in the lyrics to shine through.
Michelle Sutton is an indie pop songwriter writing from lived experience, turning new job anxiety into something relatable and oddly comforting. Inspired by confessional pop storytellers, she continues to carve out a space for honest, self aware songwriting that feels like the best kind of musical conversation with a friend. Check this out today.
Seema Farswani – Sketches On The Walls (Reimagined)
Seema Farswani reworks her story driven single into a warm, spacious and heart-string pulling textured pop moment
Sketches On The Walls (Reimagined), opens with gentle acoustic textures before unfolding into a layered blend of Spanish guitar, tabla and strings. The arrangement feels organic and expansive, shifting from intensity to calm assurance. Vocally it’s a great track, with fantastic guitar work to match.
Seema Farswani, an Indian American artist based in Singapore, approaches pop through a designer’s lens, weaving architecture and travel into her songwriting. This reimagined version reflects growth and perspective, presenting the same narrative with greater warmth and cross cultural depth. It’s brilliant.
Ferdinand Rennie – Summer, Roses and Wine
Ferdinand Rennie delivers a wonderful, classic romantic pop ballad built on soaring vocals and timeless sentiment
Summer, Roses and Wine, leans into sweeping melodies and polished production, with rich instrumentation supporting a heartfelt vocal performance. The track aims squarely at nostalgia, evoking the glow of long evenings and enduring love.
Ferdinand Rennie, an Austrian born British singer based in Scotland, brings decades of stage experience to this re-release. With a background spanning television appearances and musical theatre, he continues to champion grand, emotive pop storytelling. It’s great fun, and now I can’t wait for the summer.
Kim Cameron – One Breath
Kim Cameron channels creativity and drive into a sleek, infectious synth-pop banger
One Breath, combines smooth contemporary production with a strong melodic core. The arrangement is clean, crisp and brilliantly produced, and this should all be all over nationwide radio. The great vocal performance carries both so much energy and emotional lift.
Kim Cameron, an artist from Miami Beach, writes, sings and co produces her own material. With this release she highlights her ability to craft cohesive pop songs that balance ambition with accessibility, reinforcing her commitment to heart-filled pop songwriting. Essential listening this week.