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.
Chloe Jane turns the witching hour into a glitter-soaked disco ritual on ‘Spell On The Night’, a Halloween-ready pop anthem that trades spooky shadows for mirror-ball magic. Riding an infectious 80s-inspired groove and sleek modern production, the track pairs bewitching vocals with playful lyrics celebrating feather boas, thigh-high boots and dancing until sunrise. Co-written with Jacob Cichelero and produced by Tor Eimon, it channels the spirit of Donna Summer and ABBA through a contemporary pop lens. More than a seasonal party track, ‘Spell On The Night’ captures Chloe Jane’s mission to revive disco’s communal joy, inviting everyone onto the dancefloor.
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On ‘She Doesn’t Know’. TEHYA captures the quiet ache of carrying love in secret. The standout track dives headfirst into unrequited devotion, exploring the silent sacrifices we make for someone who may never realize how we truly feel, right down to the heartbreaking desire to “kiss her as a friend.” Channelling the discipline and emotional precision of her martial arts background, the 19-year-old Toronto creative builds a delicate, vulnerable landscape using layered vocals and intimate production. It is a hauntingly relatable anthem for anyone who has ever loved quietly from the sidelines, turning private longing into pure musical grace.
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Julia Gartha captures the quiet frustration of emotional distance on ‘Not In The Room’, a poignant pop-indie offering that explores the uncertainty of loving someone who gives just enough to keep you waiting. With conversational songwriting and emotionally direct production, Julia turns the familiar ache of a long-distance relationship into a reflection on absence, unmet needs and affection that arrives too late. Featured on her six-track EP, California’s Killing Me, the track fits within a broader narrative of homesickness, restlessness and the search for belonging. With ‘Not In The Room’, Julia Gartha transforms personal uncertainty into thoughtful, heartfelt songwriting.
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Following his signing to Actual Records, Blackpool’s rising star roman returns with poignant pop ballad ‘Lifetime’. Following the success of his viral breakout ‘Hey Love’, the track confronts the lasting emotional ripples of his parents’ separation with striking honesty and soaring melodic power. Hands-on with every detail, from production to visual direction, roman pairs raw vulnerability with cinematic production that highlights his distinctive voice. Fresh off headlining the BBC Introducing stage to twenty thousand hometown fans, roman proves once again that his knack for heartfelt, relatable songwriting is destined for massive main stages.
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Jessica Mar hits the open road with a breezy, feel-good anthem celebrating fresh starts and the thrill of the unknown. Blending soulful vocals, heartfelt lyricism and buoyant pop-folk production, the independent artist delivers an infectious soundtrack for windows-down drives and spontaneous adventures. Inspired by Washington’s unexpectedly whimsical city name, ‘Walla Walla’ transforms a road trip into a metaphor for personal reinvention, balancing carefree optimism with hints of the uncertainty ahead. Produced with Beto Vargas and Mert Özcan, ‘Walla Walla’ launches Jessica’s forthcoming EP, promising a journey from heartbreak and doubt toward freedom, resilience and self-discovery.
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Indie-pop singer-songwriter and actress Julia Morgan shares her captivating new single ‘Performing’. Originally conceived as a reflective piano ballad about losing one’s identity to public expectations, co-writer and producer Stella Smyth helped to transform the track into an irresistible, beat-driven dance anthem. Using the poignant motif of a delicate ballerina, Julia pairs infectious, shimmering production with deep introspective songwriting about the exhaustion of putting on a front. The result is a delightfully layered track that invites listeners to dance out their anxieties while gently guiding them toward authentic self-acceptance.
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Gianna Alessi celebrates New York’s unsung heroes on ‘NY10’. an irresistibly playful alt-pop track drenched in disco grooves and big-city charm. Inspired by a witty exchange with a Brooklyn bodega owner, the song transforms an everyday encounter into a vibrant tribute to the characters who give New York its unmistakable personality. Gianna’s honeyed vocals glide over warm rhythms and polished production, showcasing a poppier side to her soul-rooted sound. Blending humor, fantasy and sharp storytelling, ‘NY10’ captures the city’s colorful spirit with infectious energy. Its accompanying video, filmed across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, brings this love letter to life.
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Bedford’s Grace Cope delivers a chillingly raw exploration of silent grief on her Cyber Nomad Records release, ‘Kept It All Inside’. Deconstructing traditional indie-pop tropes à la Phoebe Bridgers and Holly Humberstone, the singer-songwriter weaves intimate acoustic guitar into dark, cinematic soundscapes reminiscent of Joy Division and Interpol. Produced alongside James F Reynolds, the track captures the confusing ache of grieving someone who wasn’t who they seemed. Written directly from the eye of the emotional storm rather than after the resolution, Grace’s instinctive, brooding songwriting turns personal catharsis into a hauntingly compelling sanctuary for listeners.
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At just 16-years-old, Romanian-born singer-songwriter jaqueline demonstrates remarkably mature artistic instincts on her newest release ‘Come to Regret’. Shifting into a bolder, guitar-driven pop-rock space, the multi-talented artist channels the angst of Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish to navigate the frustrating cycle of unreciprocated passion. Co-produced alongside Tsee, the track pairs dynamic, driving instrumentation with candid, vulnerable songwriting as jaqueline wrestles with holding onto someone who constantly pulls away. It is an emotionally charged, high-stakes anthem that brilliantly captures the delicate balance between fighting for teenage love and protecting your own self-worth.
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Anchored by heartfelt lyrics and a vulnerable delivery, ‘As I Am’ makes a powerful plea for authenticity, refusing compromise in the search for genuine connection. It’s an emotionally candid pop ballad about the universal desire to be loved without conditions, in which Julia Sommerfield explores the delicate space between rejection and acceptance. Drawing on her cinematic sensibilities, Julia layers alternative textures with soulful melodies, creating an intimate atmosphere that allows its emotional core to shine. With its relatable storytelling and honest exploration of self-worth, ‘As I Am’ showcases the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter’s ability to transform personal vulnerability into a moving, deeply human listening experience.
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