In the ancient world, purple was originally the colour reserved for the imperial families of Rome, Persia and Egypt and while it’s no longer elitist, there’s still something special to be had to the red-meets-blue hue. Our Purple Pop selection showcases the most luxurious, beautiful and unmissable pop music finds for our ears to yours.
Written about the quiet heartbreak of losing a childhood best friend, Avalon’s new single ‘sydney’ captures the bittersweet ache of mourning someone still alive. It’s a raw, soul-baring portrait of grief, love, and growing up. Opening with the confessional line, “I drove past your house, crying”, Avalon turns shame into art, weaving tender vocals and cinematic production into something both intimate and universal. Her voice trembles with honesty, grounding the song’s ethereal atmosphere in real emotion. ‘sydney’ acts like a healing spell, proof that beauty blooms even in the soil of heartbreak.
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New York-based Paris WYA delivers a potent dose of nostalgia and heartbreak with her new single ‘Only Time Will Tell’. Landing ahead of her upcoming EP, MANNEQUIN, the track masterfully blends wistful 80s synth-pop textures with deeply emotional, resonant lyricism. Written and recorded in a swift two-hour session, the urgency is palpable, perfectly capturing the quiet weight of love lost and the lingering “what ifs.” The shimmering, yet somber production, crafted with Adrian Cota, provides a perfect backdrop for Paris WYA’s voice. This is a transformative, universally relatable track that turns personal grief into fearless resolution.
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With ghostly synths and cinematic layers of guitar and percussion, RIVER’s ‘I AM CANCER’ is a haunting, poetic descent into the psyche’s shadowed corners. The song feels like a fever dream, one that’s fragile, hypnotic, and deeply human. RIVER’s ethereal voice drifts through the production like a confession whispered in the dark, exploring the tension between self-protection and the longing to be loved. Lyrically unflinching yet sonically transcendent, ‘I AM CANCER’ captures the pain of trying to heal while fearing vulnerability. It’s a devastatingly beautiful work of emotional archaeology, unearthing the rot, the truth, and the faint pulse of hope beneath it all.
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Belgian singer-songwriter Aqua Riyaz sets a beautiful course with his new single ‘Thousand Nights’. Co-written and produced with Adriano Lopes Da Silva and Domien Cnockaert, this track is a cinematic pop ballad leading up to his highly anticipated debut EP. The expansive soundscape, supported by a live string quartet, creates a grand, dreamy atmosphere that Aqua himself says “feels like the color blue.” His intimate vocal performance tells the moving story of searching for love and belonging across oceans and stars. ‘Thousand Nights’ marks a powerful and emotional new musical chapter for the rising star.
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Effortlessly blending Nashville storytelling with disco-pop shimmer, Twinnie spins a fresh, danceable twist on the breakup song with ‘Don’t Need a Cowboy’. Her radiant vocals ride atop groovy guitars and glossy production, radiating both confidence and charm. It’s a glitter-dusted anthem of independence, sass, and self-worth. With witty lyrics like “If you’re talk and no action, then baby just kiss me goodbye,” Twinnie turns heartbreak into empowerment, proving she doesn’t need saving, instead she’s the heroine of her own story. Equal parts Dolly sparkle and pop swagger, ‘Don’t Need a Cowboy’ is a confident declaration of modern womanhood done right.
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Independent powerhouse Estella Dawn offers a raw, late-night confessional with her new single ‘Drunk & Messy’. The track is an intense alt-pop ballad that dives headfirst into the seductive chaos of volatile love—a blend of magnetic craving and emotional self-destruction. Dawn anchors the song with a powerful dvocal performance and a chorus that demands attention early on. The lyrics are cinematic and sharp, using imagery like “leave rubies like a vampire” to illustrate the intoxicating addiction of a messy relationship. Written, recorded, and produced solely by Estella, the song stands as a vulnerable anthem, confirming her place as a compelling force in modern pop.
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Blending polished pop production with singer-songwriter intimacy, ‘Different Lately’ captures the quiet ache of transformation, the feeling of outgrowing your old self while learning to stand in the light again. Kel Adore’s voice, soft yet resolute, glides over lush instrumentation, revealing both fragility and strength in every line. Honest and cinematic, ‘Different Lately’ feels like a late-night confession whispered to your truest self. This is a tender, soul-baring moment suspended between heartbreak and rebirth. As the emotional centerpiece of her Wildflower EP, it cements Kel Adore as a rising storyteller unafraid to turn vulnerability into radiant beauty.
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Māori alt-pop powerhouse MAREYA delivers her boldest statement yet with the single ‘Happy Girl’, leading the charge for her debut EP, Glitter Tears. This track is a masterclass in confessional camp-pop, fusing pop-punk energy with a soaring vocal delivery to create an unfiltered anthem. It powerfully transforms the turbulence of mental health struggles and identity crisis into glitter-drenched rebellion. MAREYA channels her vulnerability, writing this as a manifesto to reclaim her joy. ‘Happy Girl’ is an irresistible, genre-bending statement that solidifies her as a fearless force in modern pop, turning grit and chaos into infectious power.
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‘Shoulda Been Mine’ is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek country-pop anthem for every woman who’s ever watched “the damsel” get the guy. With witty lyricism, infectious melodies, and a confident vocal delivery, Laura Simonot turns romantic frustration into empowerment. The track channels the sass of Miley Cyrus and the storytelling charm of Megan Moroney, balancing humor and heartbreak with effortless ease. By the time the soaring third chorus hits at 2:55, ‘Shoulda Been Mine’ transforms from a breakup bop into a victory cry. Bold, clever, and refreshingly self-aware, it marks Lara Simonot as a rising voice in modern country-pop.
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