LITM Pop Picks this week hit all the right spots and tick all the right boxes with their mixture of characteristic sounds and colours that only indie pop is capable of producing. Experience the music of Belz, Mumbo, Grace & Moji, Takar Nabam and Joonas!
Belz - Love and Gucci Gloves
Full of whimsy and unrelentingly pop energy Belz has delivered on all fronts with her latest offering “Love and Gucci Gloves”. Following in the themes of legendary pop anthems such as Lorde’s “Royals” this song takes us through an auditory journey that delves into Belz’s desire to be rich and famous and live that high-roller LA life. That theme is presented through us in a package with fiery vocals, bassy synths and delectable grooves making for one memorable listening experience. Belz is an artist who is sure to make waves in the industry with her talents, so go check this song out today!
Mumbo - Red Balloons
Mumbo brings us the spirit and soul of Brit-pop with their latest outing “Red Balloons”. With a more old-school instrumental setup, this song heavily features organic instrumentation in its soundscape with a rich mixing of guitars, drums and bass leading to an earthy and transcendent ambience. Stelaing the show has to be the vocal performance which soars to dizzying heights and carries the soundscape with it leading to a dreamy and incredibly light listening experience. This is more than a song this is a sonic experience and you can't deny yourself from experiencing it, so go check this track out today!
Grace & Moji - Sad Times
Grace & Moji have brought us an audio and visual treat with their latest track “Sad Times” and its accompanying music video. This duo has consistently put out bops and bangers and they have done it yet again with this track which is driven by its unrelentingly energetic and vibrant instrumental that is perfectly complemented by the vocals and production. The video is the perfect fit for this song’s ambience as it is full of colour and bright vibrant landscapes that reflect the mood of the song's sound. Despite being relatively new to the scene, Grace & Moji bring us songs and videos that rival industry veterans and you have to go check them out!
Takar Nabam - Empty Whiskey Bottle
Takar Nabam has brought his masterclass of pop-soul and songwriting with his latest work “Empty Whiskey Bottle”. This track leans heavily into its rock elements whilst still retaining the core of its pop-driven soundscape. Takar's vocals are full of heartfelt emotion and spirit and they lend themselves to create an infectious hook that makes this song unforgettable and endlessly replayable. Every note in this track is meticulously placed to maximise the character of this track's sound and I’m a fan. So go check Takar Nabam out and give his music a listen today starting with “Empty Whiskey Bottle”.
Joonas - Heavy Water
Bassy and full of vibrant synths Joonas brings us his modern pop masterpiece with his latest offering “Heavy Water”. This song shares a structure and soundscape that is reminiscent of the new wave of pop with a consistent energy that permeates the soundscape throughout the runtime with an explosion of flavour and colour in the chorus. This song is hooky and infectious and its main melody is one you are unlikely to forget anytime soon. Joonas is a talent you ought not to ignore so go check his music out today and add “Heavy Water” to your playlist!
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