LITM Pop Picks: Handcrafted Experiences and Bold Journeys With Marottes, Odonian Drift and More!

LITM Pop Picks feature the talents of artists who will draw you in and keep you hooked with their endlessly ambient hymns and dirges that will end up a fixture of your playlists. Experience the music of Wendy Martinez, Scotty Hollywood, Odd Beholder, Marottes and Odonian Drifts! 

Wendy Martinez - Le grand soir

Wendy Martinez brings a delectable noir vibe with her latest track “Le grand soir”. Dominated by pianos and strings on the soundscape this track carries a delectable cinematic ambience. Wendy’s singing is inspired and her low tones build up the ambience to dizzying heights leading to an incredible listening experience unlike any other. This track has an incredible ability to draw you in and hold your attention while you are fully immersed in the ambience and the music. I loved listening to this sultry and amazing single and I highly recommend that you go check “Le grand soir” out! 

Scotty Hollywood - The Ricochet

Scotty Hollywood lifts your spirits and brings sunshine to your playlists with his upbeat new delectable offering “The Ricochet”. This track opens on wonderfully twangy guitars accompanied by Scotty’s early aughts-inspired soulful vocals that are chock full of expression and life. The songwriting talent on display here on this track is unparalleled with its vibe and the mood Scotty brings simply elevates the soundscape to enthralling new heights. With a hooky chorus, this song is sure to leave an impression on you and stay an earworm that you simply can't get enough of. So go check this track out today! 

Odd Beholder - Just Because I Regret It

Odd Beholder has crafted a song that is dripping with attitude and unparalleled energy with their latest track “Just Because I Regret It”. With a heavy bassy techno vibe on the instrumental this song stays dynamic and engaging through the duration of its runtime. The vocal performance on display here is fiery and shows off the vocal chops this outfit is capable of spectacularly. All of these elements come together to create a contagiously fun and endlessly replayable listening experience. I loved listening to “Just Because I Regret It” and so will you, so go give it a listen today! 

Marottes - Be My Moon 

Marottes finds the perfect mix of ambiently spooky and romantic with their latest Halloween-flavoured track “Be My Moon”. With a melody mostly driven by synth tracks Marottes creates a wonderfully delectable melody that accounts as the spine of this track and centres the atmosphere that builds up this track's seasonally-appropriate soundscape. The vocals are smooth0flowing and dynamic with their nature leading to a listening experience that seizes control of your senses and transports you to a higher plane. Marottes are incredibly talented and their musical craftsmanship is unique in its ability to keep you hooked, so go give their music a listen today!

Odonian Drifts - Volcanic Lavender

Odonian Drifts takes you on a hazy and spiritual journey with their latest track “Volcanic Lavender”. This song builds its ambience masterfully and within the first few seconds you are completely immersed in the landscapes this outfit paints with their music. The ritualistic singing pairs perfectly with the chaotic and fleetingly familiar-sounding soundscape that underpins this track. This song has a flow that is both completely mesmerising and utterly terrifying and speaks to a part of your soul that is primal and raw leading to one of the most unique listening experiences you can find. This is not a song, this is a sensory experience and you must check it out!

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