The Pop Stop: Aespa, Fifty Fifty, & More Deliver This Week’s Hidden Gems

Published: Friday 18th Aug 2023 by Ryan

Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Aespa, Fifty Fifty, Tyler Halverson, and Bernhoft .

Join us inside…

Aespa – Better Things

K-pop supergroup Aespa is back with their third English single called ‘Better Things.’ Written by Raye, the song is a breezy, dance-ready bop complete with euphoric synths. With ‘Better Things’ Aespa enter a late contender for Song of the Summer.

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Fifty Fifty – Cupid (Remix)

Rising K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty is back with a remix of their smash single ‘Cupid.’ The remix features Sabrina Carpenter and her chemistry with Fifty Fifty is undeniable, making for a truly bewitching collaboration.

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Tyler Halverson – As They Did

More than just another cowboy, Tyler Halverson lives the life and writes some mean songs to boot. His latest offering is called ‘As They Did’ and it is an acoustic song with the main instruments being guitar and harmonica. Once again, Halverson proves the power of keeping it simple on this stunning tune.

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Bernhoft – No Place Like Home

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Bernhoft is back with his latest song, ‘No Place Like Home.’ The song is an ode to his hometown and features an incredibly personal account of his time there. Featuring pounding drums and touches of electric guitar, the song is the perfect melding of R&B influence and country storytelling.

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  1. Ms. Ling Ling August 18, 2023

    Ms. Ling Ling is way more beautiful and talented than these normal Asian kimchi town girls. Me long you long time

    • MecostaDenada August 18, 2023

      Which isn’t saying much, Chile. But whatever.

  2. MecostaDenada August 18, 2023

    I’ll pass on all of it. Thank you.

  3. KAREN August 18, 2023

    THE FLOP STOP

  4. Jeri August 18, 2023

    How is this pop when we’ve never heard of these acts? I thought POP meant POPULAR, not just non Black acts

    • CharIsAngelz August 19, 2023

      That’s the whole point of being “popular” – because it’s trying to appeal to everyone. Anyways this article is called ‘hidden gems’ for a reason!

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