This week’s LITM Pop Picks presents an array of soul-infused pop with artists like r.mason, Meghan Pulles, Ayrton Jimenez, Silver Carpet, and Lara Eidi.
r.mason - European Swimsuit
r.mason is a singer-songwriter duo of vocalist/instrumentalist Rsoul-infusedebecca Barritt and guitarist, Jonathan Blokmanis. In their latest single, European Swimsuit, they fathom a soul pop and melodic rock soundscape to unravel a story of love and melancholy. Rebecca’s glassy vocals travel beautifully through the intoxicating fumes of instrumentation, touching upon themes like sensuality, romance, and intimacy in its wake. The artist employs a luminous atmosphere with reflecting and resonant melodies to create an R&B listening experience. This mix of soul and rock with vivid electronic imprints is redolent of a blend between Tame Impala and Lana Del Rey.
Silver Carpet - Sea Glass Canticle
Silver Carpet is a dark electronica banner known for its incredibly conceptual sonic blends. The latest release is an EP titled ‘The Crying Tree’ that reinforces Silver Carpet’s name brand mystique and mythology with dark spirited weaves of melody. Taken from this collection is Sea Glass Canticle; a constantly unraveling sonic piece that is transcending in its trajectory and revelations. The ethereal shimmers of the backdrop are textured and detailed with dots of synths and mellow beats. An enveloping bass groans in the corners as it fuses with the swirling frame at the center. The track is predominantly visual with pulsing sounds, changing patterns, and surmounting synths.
Meghan Pulles - mamma
Meghan Pulles astounds with her latest soul-pop and folk single, mamma. The Nashville-based emo-positive singer-songwriter dives into the vast enterprise of parenthood, fleshing it out from the perspective of a daughter. With touching acoustic set ups, in the form of ruminative piano melodies, glinting strings, and banded beats, she navigates through the theme magnanimously. Banjo melodies sing into the contours of soft electric guitar blues. The simplicity of the instrumentation is contrasted by the outworldly sensibilities in the vocals. This snowballs to form a divine space, manifesting in the plush curtains of ethereal synths and angelic harmonies.
Ayrton Jimenez - MESS
British-born singer-songwriter, Ayrton Jimenez has just released his latest single, MESS. The soul pop track is littered with retro blues, overarching the melancholic drawl of his baritones. Simply curated, the melodic palette is restricted to acoustic strings. Using it as a rhythmic device, the artist’s stream of consciousness thoughts spill with candor and vulnerability. A gradual infiltration by wires of electric guitar sift through the soundscape, taking us back to the slow blooms of early Santana. If you enjoy deep and evocative music that brings with it a profound humanness, this track is for you. Listen Now!
Lara Eidi - Breathe Love
Lara Eidi is an eclectic artist and singer-songwriter. Her latest release, Breathe Love is an enlightening classical jazz and folk-pop track that serves love, harmony, and peace in bejeweled orchestral platters. Driven by a jazz rhythm, the soundscape is a refreshing dalliance of song and dance. Dots of piano melodies float across a jazz drum cycle. They are carried into Lara’s graceful vocal arcs, infusing it with a feel-good, breezy vibe. Rivers of violin melodies bring celebration and happiness with it. Like velvet ribbons, they make the canvas richer and more vibrant. Lara’s work is reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, dressed in layers of jazz and classical styles.
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