Boybands Are Back: Soulidified, December 10, Santos Bravos, and more! (Ep.23)

Boybands are back… and this time, it’s global, genre bending, and lowkey giving renaissance energy.✨This week on The Weekly Wind Down, Jer taps into a fast-paced groove of NYC and delivers a full breakdown of the new wave of boybands that are quietly, but very intentionally, reshaping the music landscape. From Mexico City to Seoul to London to LA, the talent pool is deep and the visions are getting sharper.

After catching up on spring vibes, movie moments, and a few pop culture detours, Jer drops a major announcement about the expansion of the universe with a brand new web series Here for the Mess, airing every Monday on YouTube. Then it’s straight into the main event. Because while girl groups will always have the heart, the boys are stepping back into formation and making a real case for their return.

We get into rising acts like Santos Bravos, a multilingual powerhouse bringing precision, performance, and international flavor in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Then over to Chile with Q_ARE, who are blending early 2000s inspiration with a fearless embrace of both masculine and feminine energy that feels honest and exciting.

Across the pond, Absnt Mind and December 10 are holding it down for the UK with two very different approaches. One leaning into vocal driven pop rock roots and the other navigating the pressures of a large group dynamic while searching for a distinct sound in a post One Direction world.

Back in the States, Soulidified and 2BYG are carrying the R&B torch with intention. We are talking real vocals, harmonies that hit, and a foundation that feels built for

longevity if the industry plays it right.

Throughout the episode, Jer breaks down favorite tracks, first impressions, and real deal advice on what each group needs to cut through the noise in today’s fast moving music ecosystem. From branding to touring to fan connection, nothing is off limits.

This is not just a celebration. It is a temperature check. The talent is here, the hunger is here, and the opportunity is wide open. The only question is who is going to rise to the moment and define what a modern boyband really looks like.

Press play and get into the future of boybands in pop & R&B music.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome Back

01:20 - Movies I Want To See

2:50 - Doechii + Lady Gaga Drop New Music ‘Runway’

5:30 - Special Announcement

7:57 - Explaining the flow of this boyband episode

9:53 - Santos Bravos is leading the wave!

17:14 - Q_ARE: Chile has entered the chat

20:51 - Absnt Mind: Repping British Pride

24:46 - Soulidified: All About Authenticity

31:05 - 2BYG: Bringing R&B back to the Spotlight

35:10 - December 10: Finding Their Own Lane

42:02 - Honorable Mention Boybands