This week’s musical vibe is all about quirky pop music with a twist — the kind that’s quirky, infectiously catchy, and refreshingly un-serious. These tracks have personality in spades, blending slick production with offbeat charm. It’s the sound of pop stepping off the beaten path, and having a lot more fun because of it.
Geordie Greep- Holy,Holy
On Holy, Holy, Geordie Greep (of black midi fame) leans into theatrical absurdity with full conviction — and somehow makes it catchy. The vocals slither and snarl, equal parts preacher and puppet master, while the instrumentation swings between lounge-lizard cool and late-night fever dream.
It’s flamboyant, a bit grotesque, but always in control — like a cabaret act that’s gone off-script but still knows how to land the final bow.
Chela – Romanticise
This one shimmers like a disco ball spinning in a bedroom at 3PM — equal parts indie innocence and sly electro confidence.
Chela delivers a buoyant synth-pop bop wrapped in a rubbery bassline and soft-touch vocals. Romanticise taps into that sweet spot where yearning and groove overlap — it’s thoughtful without being heavy, playful without being silly.
It’s a soundtrack for overthinking your crush while dancing it off anyway.
Toro Y Moi – Postman
It opens with a warped, VHS-saturated groove that feels lifted straight from a 70s game show and tossed into a glitchy dream. Chaz Bear delivers his verses with laid-back charm, riding a groove that sounds effortless but lands with precision.
It’s quirky, cool, and surprisingly addictive — the musical equivalent of roller-skating through a vintage mall in slow motion.
Jupiter – Chocolate
A glittery, Parisian funk workout dipped in velvet.
Chocolate grooves with slick confidence, all shimmering synths, slap bass, and vocoder-drenched vocals that wink at you across the dancefloor. Jupiter delivers a perfect homage to ‘80s boogie without falling into pastiche — it’s playful, polished, and full of flavour.
The whole track feels like it’s strutting in slow motion, cocktail in hand, under neon lights.
Warmduscher, Janet Planet – Pure At The Heart
Catchy, melodic, and effortlessly funky — this one grooves hard without breaking a sweat.
Pure at the Heart brings together Warmduscher’s off-kilter energy with Janet Planet’s smooth delivery, creating a track that’s instantly head-bobbing. It’s got the bounce of disco, the grit of garage rock, and just enough weirdness to keep things interesting.
The kind of tune that worms its way into your brain and makes your shoulders move before you realise.
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I really hope you found something worth a listen — some quirky pop music, fresh to your ears and well away from the algorithm.
