This edition of Pop Rock Bops brings together three artists who lean into warm nostalgia, timeless songwriting, and big melodic moments. From cinematic soft rock to stadium-ready anthems and heartfelt acoustic reflections, today’s selection is rich, emotional, and built for repeat listens.
Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends – The Crow
Arn Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends deliver soft rock storytelling with a cinematic sweep that is instantly captivating
The curiously named Arn Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends return with The Crow, a slow burning piece of soft focus rock that blends classic AOR warmth with a strange, dreamlike melancholy. The track carries a Bolero styled sway, cosy background vocals and a dramatic rise that feels built for old film reels and dimly lit evenings. The lyrics linger in the space between loneliness and longing, where love and regret blur at the edges. It is tender, weary and quietly striking.
Behind the project is Swedish songwriter Arne Flloyd, channelling influences from Roy Orbison and the rich melodic traditions of classic rock. The production brings in contributions from respected musicians like Andreas Quincy Dahlbäck on drums and background vocals from members of The Merrymakers and Mother James. Out on December 12th, the single is full of texture and emotional nuance, The Crow is a gentle reminder that some stories ache in all the right places.
Talk In Code – More Than Friends
Talk In Code hit a sweet spot between nostalgia and pure pop energy that feels effortlessly uplifting
Talk In Code lean into shimmering nostalgia with More Than Friends, a bright, late night rush of new wave pop rock. The song moves between reflective verses and a soaring, hands in the air chorus, capturing that bittersweet moment when you are waiting for someone to admit what you both already feel. The rhythmic groove keeps everything moving with an irresistible pulse, turning the emotional tension into something euphoric.
The Swindon based band have grown into festival favourites, celebrated for mixing 80s cinematic charm with 90s indie sparkle. Recorded with producer Sam Winfield, More Than Friends sits proudly alongside their previous releases which have earned BBC Introducing support and hundreds of thousands of streams. With chart ready hooks and heartfelt delivery, Talk In Code continue proving why they are one of the most reliable pop rock outfits in the UK.
Andy Sunshine – I Believe In Christmas
Andy Sunshine brings a touching honesty to Christmas music, crafting something tender and beautifully sincere.
Andy Sunshine offers a heartfelt seasonal moment with I Believe In Christmas, a soft pop rock ballad wrapped in nostalgia and gentle emotion. The song leans into the ghosts of Christmas past, mixing sadness, sweetness and hope in equal measure. The chorus rises with a classic feel, promising to linger long after the final chords fade. It is sentimental in all the right ways and feels built for quiet December evenings.
Hailing from Guernsey, Sunshine combines melodic acoustic elements with earnest pop rock writing. Working with producer Finn Connolly, he shaped the track during a relaxed summer studio session, letting the emotional weight guide the arrangement. As he grows his catalogue and audience, I Believe In Christmas shows a writer who knows how to tap into memory, warmth and human connection with real sincerity.
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