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Fresh off the Feed: Singles We Can't Get Out of Our Head
- LJ Portnoy
- Apr 6
- 5 min read
Pop Edition
Contributed by by LJ Portnoy, Editor-in-Chief
Pop’s latest drops, straight from your algorithm and into your rotation.
Pop is on fire right now. Whether you want to cry in your car, dance in your kitchen, or simply add that perfect new vibe to your playlist, these new tracks have you covered. From sultry slow-burners to high-energy bangers, we’ve gathered the best of the best that deserve a spot in your rotation ASAP.
Azizam – Ed Sheeran
Genre: Acoustic Pop / World Fusion
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Why you need this on repeat: From the very first note, Ed pulls you into a sun-drenched daydream. His vocals float over acoustic strings with a rhythmic flair that feels effortless and intimate.
Best time to play it: Golden hour, windows down, breeze in your hair.
Lyric Spotlight:"Azizam, I’m lost in you again.”
(Azizam is Persian for “my dear”—extra swoon points.)
Vibe Check: Warm, playful, and tender with a global twist.
For fans of: Harry Styles, James Bay, Shawn Mendes
Honey – John K
Genre: Pop / Funk-Pop
Release Date: March 28, 2025
Why you need this on repeat:
This one struts.
It’s jazzy, sexy, and feels like a night out with just the right kind of trouble. That chorus delivers pure pop bliss and instant serotonin.
Best time to play it: Pre-game mirror dance or post-date afterglow.
Lyric Spotlight:"You taste like honey, you move like a melody."
Vibe Check: Slick, groovy, and unapologetically flirty.
For fans of: Khalid, Two Feet, Jeremy Zucker (Sleek, modern pop with lowkey swagger and just the right dose of R&B flex.)
Hard Feelings – EVAN GIIA
Genre: Power Pop / Electro Pop
Release Date: March 28, 2025
Why you need this on repeat: An emotional bop with powerhouse vocals—EVAN GIIA delivers grit and clarity with a chorus that punches straight through. It’s the kind of track for when you’re moving on but still need to feel every beat.
Best time to play it: When you’re processing change and need that cathartic release.
Lyric Spotlight:"
Don’t need your sorry—I needed you honest."
Vibe Check: Bold vocals paired with electro energy and breakup catharsis.
For fans of: Alessia Cara, Griff, Dagny
All I Know – Rudimental & Khalid
Genre: Electronic Pop / Soul
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Why you need this on repeat: The vocals can make you cry, but the beat keeps you moving. It’s emotional and expansive—a feeling like falling in love at a festival, with that perfect mix of vulnerability and danceable energy.
Best time to play it: 2AM, when you’re spiraling in the best way possible.
Lyric Spotlight:"All I know is I feel alive when I’m with you."
Vibe Check:
Euphoric soul-pop with an edge of late-night longing.
For fans of: Khalid, Tai Verdes, Jonas Blue (Smooth vocals, pulsing beats, and just enough heart to hurt a little.)
DOWN BAD – SAILORR
Genre: Alt-Pop / Rap-Pop
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Why you need this on repeat: It’s sexy, confident, and totally cinematic—
like the soundtrack to your personal makeup montage or that moment when you decide to own your vibe completely.
Best time to play it: While getting ready for a night out or whenever you need a little attitude boost.
Lyric Spotlight:"If I’m down bad, I’m still above you."
Vibe Check: Mirror glam meets full main character energy with a nod to bold, seductive pop.
For fans of: RAYE, BANKS, Tinashe
twilight zone – Ariana Grade
Genre: Indie Pop / Slow-Pop
Release Date: March 27, 2025
Why you need this on repeat: Dreamy and vulnerable, this slow-burner hits deep. The lyrics feel intimate and personal, inviting you to lose yourself in its reflective mood.
Best time to play it: When you’re driving alone at night and need to dive deep into your thoughts.
Lyric Spotlight:"I don’t blame you for what I imagined."
Vibe Check: Soft glow, moody vocals,
and poetic heartbreak that lingers.
For fans of: Fletcher, Maisie Peters, Emily Burns
Call Me When You Break Up – Selena Gomez, benny blanco, Gracie Abrams
Genre: Electronic Pop / Nostalgia Pop
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Why you need this on repeat: This trio delivers emotional precision wrapped in synth shimmer. It’s a nod to early 2000s pop with modern storytelling and a beat that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Best time to play it: On the dancefloor with your friends after a long day—where every beat feels like a throwback with a twist.
Lyric Spotlight:"
You say it’s nothing—then call me when it ends."
Vibe Check: Early-2000s drama with grown-up depth and a catchy, reflective hook.
For fans of: Hilary Duff, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams
6LESSINGS – Jessie Reyez & 6LACK
Genre: Rap-Pop / Alt-R&B
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Why you need this on repeat:
It’s raw, real, and rhythmically hypnotic.
Jessie’s raspy honesty fuses with 6LACK’s mellow flow to create a track that’s both introspective and irresistibly catchy.
Best time to play it: Late-night loops when you’re in deep reflection mode.
Lyric Spotlight:"I wanted love. You wanted someone to heal you."
Vibe Check: Introspective, gritty, and beautifully flawed.
For fans of: Jessie Reyez, Giveon, Jhené Aiko (Emotional, stripped-down R&B that lingers long after it ends.)
Special Shoutout: “Little House” EP – Rachel Chinouriri
Genre: Alt-Pop / Indie Pop
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Why you need this on repeat: A compact, emotional EP that proves Rachel Chinouriri is one to watch. Every track is textured and intimate, but “Can We Talk About Isaac?” is the one that’s been on loop all week.
Best time to play it: When you’re craving honesty with a sonic hug.
Lyric Spotlight:"You say you’re fine, but you never really call."
Vibe Check:
Unfiltered, poetic, and hauntingly soft.
For fans of: Lizzy McAlpine, Conan Gray, Dylan (Emotional indie-pop with poetic lyrics, soft textures, and a beautifully bruised kind of honesty.)
🌀 Fresh Off the Feed, Straight from the Source
Every track in this roundup brought something undeniable—whether it was a killer hook, an emotional gut-punch, or a beat that just wouldn’t quit. These songs are pure pop energy: confident, catchy, and impossible to ignore. But the best part of pop? It’s not just one sound.
This playlist bends genres without hesitation—alt-pop, indie-pop, electro-pop, power-pop, R&B-pop—it’s all here, and it’s thriving.
This week’s drop isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a pulse check on where pop is headed: bold, vulnerable, genre-fluid, and built to move. Whether you’re queuing it up for a solo dance break or passing it to your group chat, these tracks aren’t just fresh—they’re already on repeat.
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