Big emotions take centre stage this weekend, with the best kind of pop. It’s got a touch of vulnerability, and a bit of sleekness too. All in all, here’s the pop releases that have cut through for us this month 🕺
SHAB – Skin & Bones
SHAB delivers a soaring, emotionally charged pop anthem that turns personal trauma into strength and connection
Skin & Bones, builds from tender, reflective verses into a shimmering, beat-driven chorus layered with glossy synths and expansive production. Her vocal sits front and centre, carrying both fragility and power as the track rises into a cathartic release.
SHAB channels a deeply personal chapter into a song about survival, love and gratitude. The single reflects an artist unafraid to translate real-life upheaval into arena-sized pop, blending intimate storytelling with dancefloor-ready uplift. It’s a real hit, this one.
Carly Ann Taylor – Why Should I Worry (Remind Me Version)
Carly Ann Taylor introduces herself with a powerhouse pop performance rooted in resilience, clarity and hard-earned hope
Why Should I Worry (Remind Me Version), opens on a warm soul-pop foundation before swelling into a dramatic, piano-led crescendo. Layered choirs and rich instrumentation give space for her commanding vocal to soar.
Carly Ann Taylor, now based in Southern California, frames this label debut as both personal reminder and universal message. Drawing from a journey marked by instability and renewal, she positions herself as a pop storyteller grounded in lived experience and emotional conviction. Essential pop for this month.
Henry Lees – Smoke
Henry Lees brings sharp songwriting and smooth pop instincts to a stunning, groove-led banger with whole lot of heart
Smoke rides in a slick rhythmic pulse with bright guitar accents and an easy, funk-leaning swagger that’s really hard to resist. The production keeps things buoyant, giving the arena-sized hook room to land with confident ease. And what a chorus it is.
Henry Lees, a BC-born singer-songwriter and percussionist, continues to build momentum with a string of songwriting accolades behind him. This collaboration-driven release highlights his knack for accessible pop that blends craft, charisma and a touch of mischief. Stunning stuff.