Swedish artist Elliot has got his second album coming out in 2026 and going by the first taste of new single He Already Got You (Love), that’s something to get very excited about. Despite its themes of longing, the song ends up being somewhat deliriously feel-good. This is pure, jangling-guitar-infused joy!

The Finnish producer Valentino Indy is out with his latest release, blending a Middle Eastern-inspired beat with a sound reminiscent of the poolside dance-pop that went big in the Balearics in the early ’10s. Both reference points on their own are normally a win for me anyway, but together they’re sounding spectacular on Back To You.

Sweden’s Miss Li serves us a fresh variation of her premium pop sound every time and we chug down every last bit of it, on each occasion. Her latest concoction, Jack & Coke, comes with a post-chorus that’s as invigorating as a bourbon and cola chaser of your choice. She’s keeping us fed. And watered.

Finnish pop legend Kaija Koo is celebrating 40 years as an artist in 2026. And what better way to mark the occasion than via a collaboration with the biggest Finnish pop artist of today, Isac Elliot. The concept of such a pairing is, of course, kind of camp! And thankfully they’ve taken that and run with it… From the song itself (Latu On Auki) to the accompanying visuals to promote it, it’s all just rather fabulous really!

(Ginger) Lo and behold – a fresh, nu-disco cover of one of the most iconic Swedish pop songs of all time – Troll’s 1989 number 1 Jimmy Dean. If you’ve never heard the original, give it a spin. But do give duo Ginger Lo’s interpretation a blast first, though – they’ve created a splendid introduction to the song for a new generation of music lovers.

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