The Sound of Boy Pop

“The Sound of Boy Pop” is a wide-ranging mix that dives into the many corners of pop music performed by boy vocalists across decades and genres. From the ethereal clarity of treble singers like James Rainbird and Anthony Way to modern online sensations like MattyBRaps and Carson Lueders, this playlist threads together classical vocals, heartfelt ballads, bilingual pop, and internet-era anthems. It taps into everything from the operatic tones of “When I Am Laid in Earth” to the R&B-inspired hooks of “TOXIC (feat. Quavo)” and indie-pop tracks like “Fool For Love.”

Expect bursts of teenage charisma with songs like “Uh Oh” by Arden Reimer and “Just for You” by Sharp Turn Ahead, but also moments of reflection in tracks like Straalen McCallum’s “Sometimes A Prayer Will Do.” Whether it's the Euro-pop stylings of Dzintars Čīča and Francis Bernier, or the gospel-tinged harmonies of Oliver Richman and 3 Grand, the playlist showcases the breadth of what boy pop can sound like, across borders and moods.