Pop music roundup: 7 songs you should consider adding to your playlist

Whether you need to freshen your playlist or are looking for a song for a specific mood, there is always a large pool of new releases to choose from. Aipate compiled this short roundup of 7 pop tunes that you should consider adding to our playlist. The songs are from artists like Ūla, Ayra Starr, Breigh, among others.

NEIKED x Ayra Starr – “You’re Hired”

Swedish pop duo NEIKED joined forces with Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr and, together, they delivered an alluring anthem, “You’re Hired”. The music video captures Ayra in studio recording the song. Her beautiful voice come alive over the melodic instrumental crafted by NEIKED. “You’re Hired” is a dance-pop banger bringing together the worlds of dance, pop and Afrobeat music. It follows NEIKED’s “I Just Called” single with Latto and Anne-Marie.

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Ūla – “SCANDAL”

2023 has been a busy year for Lithuanian- Australian artist Ūla. She has released a number of singles, with the latest being “SCANDAL”. This grungy alt-pop song is dramatic and upbeat. “This track is about being bored and wanting to start some drama. You don’t always have to be looking for love, sometimes you need to just have some fun,” the quick-rising singer noted. I bet you’ll love the bubbly, vivacious energy.

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carolesdaughter – “Good In Bed”

“Good In Bed” is the latest offering from carolesdaughter. With this new track, the US artist (birthname Thea Taylor) steps fully into the pop realm. She paired it with an equally playful video. “Although the title may seem very self explanatory ‘Good in Bed’ is a lighthearted way of saying I’m struggling to get out of bed again. I’m by myself. Don’t call me! Don’t perceive me! I’m rotting away very unhappily 12 hours a day on my phone in bed,” the Californian singer sheds more light on this release. Her performance in the music video is fittingly sexy and stunning.

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KEiiNO – “Get Up”

Eurovision stars KEiiNO are back. The Norwegian electro pop band dropped a new singe called “Get Up”. In fact, this is but the first instalment in a series of singles that we can expect from them. “Get Up” is full of positive energy. Speaking about the song, band member Tom Hugo said, “We are so excited for this new single, and for all the songs to follow! We’ve been working lots in the studio this year, traveling both around Norway and internationally to challenge ourselves, work with amazing new people, and hopefully create some bangers for the dancefloor.”

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Breigh – “Stupid,Reckless”

After her introduction into the pop scene in August, New York City singer-songwriter Breigh returned with her second single “Stupid,Reckless”. As it we just learned, the young artist is also working on her debut EP titled Manifestations of a Pop Star. With its reverb-drenched bassline and ’80s-inspired production, this new song is excellently crafted . “Stupid,Reckless” highlights Breigh’s strong vocals and pop-driven songwriting.

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Francis On My Mind – “This Is My Time”

Romanian singer Francis On My Mind recently shared a brand new single named “This Is My Time”. The soaring pop song is vibrant and nostalgic. Its playfully upbeat sound complements the empowering lyrics. On it, Francis On My Mind urges us to embrace our inner child and enjoy every moment of life. The talented singer is signed to Universal Music Romania.

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Brooke Daye – “Crying On The Balcony”

Me & My Mania is the title of American pop singer Brooke Daye‘s upcoming EP. Last Friday, the emerging artist shared the latest single lifted off of it. Christened “Crying On The Balcony”, it follows “Lonely Nights” with Lil Lotus and “Everything I’m Not”. Brooke says this about the new song: “It’s about a relationship on the brink of ending, and realizing how much love is there despite the hard times and issues. Sometimes we hold on even when we shouldn’t.”

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To discover more pop releases shared on Aipate, sample those songs tagged ‘indie pop‘ or ‘electro pop‘.