In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we curate soul-stirring pop compositions that explore a range of emotions with indulgent instrumentation and vulnerable songwriting from artists Kärma Sounds, Belle Vex, Moontwin, Seasonal Falls, and Alesandra.
Kärma Sounds - Getting Better
Getting Better moves your body and soul with its soft sonic groove and powerful lyricism. Kärma Sounds is the musical moniker of Vancouver-based artist Karina Morin, known for her eclectic and unique blend of 80’s & 90’s RnB grooves and electro-soul. Getting Better has a down-tempo RnB rhythm arresting your senses with the charm of its aural sway. Funk-infused guitar melodies, retro electronica motifs, and a dreamy ambiance make this song a perfect companion for late-night reflections. The singer’s vocals are velvety and smooth, flowing with ease during melodic runs and harmonies. The song is about hope, optimism, and strength—all the right intentions to embody this new year. Listen to Getting Better by Kärma Sounds here!
Belle Vex - Nobody, But Me
This electro-pop sensation is all about claiming your power and standing up for yourself. Nobody, But Me by Belle Vex has a grand yet simplistic appeal to its sonic design, giving you a sense of compositional expanse yet relatable lyricism. Vibrant synth spreads and echoey atmospheric pads infuse the song with passion, energy, and vitality. The vocal performance is evocative and reflects the angst, assertions, and confidence imbued in the lyrics. An assortment of electronic beats make up the song’s pulsing rhythm. Nobody, But Me is bold, uplifting, and charges up your spirit. Belle Vex’s production and arrangement in this track are truly remarkable. Listen to this refreshing pop release here!
Moontwin - Symbols
Symbols by Moontwin lulls you into a darkly inviting reverie with its ebb and flow. Electronica and dream pop elements unfold as fractals of melodies, blurring the lines of beginnings and endings. The song feels like a free dive into the depths of half-conscious thoughts birthed during the dark spread of the night. Celestial and serene acoustic strums sit gently atop an expansive and meditative atmosphere, occasionally venturing into mystical and somber notes. The singer’s voice envelops you in its angelic and hushed embrace, penetrating deep into your being with every melody that it conquers with grace. Moontwin weaves a quality of endlessness into the music, which allows you to feel uninterruptedly suspended in this mellifluous medium like a beam of sunlight in space. Lose yourself in the ethereal soundscape of Symbols by Moontwin here!
Seasonal Falls - Happy Dayz
Seasonal Falls, a Switzerland-based indie outfit, paints a poignant picture of life’s vagaries, in their latest track Happy Dayz. The track celebrates simplicity and relatability in its soothing instrumentation and realistically ironic songwriting. Happy Dayz is a somber reflection on the state of our society today, delving into climate change, social unrest, environmental deterioration, technological dependence, and more, while also serving as a reminder to savor the little joys in life in the grand scheme of worldly decay. The rhythm is slow and gentle, carrying the resonant guitar strums and the singer’s vocals with care, while also ensuring not to overwhelm the two. Seasonal Falls artfully juxtaposes the thematic profoundness and emotional intensity of the track with a warm and light musical background, mirroring the stark contrasts that exist in modern life experiences as brought out in the lyrics. Listen to Happy Dayz By Seasonal Falls now!
Alesandra - Deep End
Deep End engulfs you in its cathartic and melancholic musical expanse. Plunging into the dark and murky corners of our psyche, the track exudes vulnerability, openness, and honesty. From slow contemplative verses to powerful lush choruses, the music swells and falls in intensity like the wavering nature of our emotions. Alesandra’s vocals steal the spotlight here, delivering an unforgettable performance. Gliding with ease across the melodic scales, her voice oozes the pain, despair, and release that is explored in the songwriting. A brooding yet dreamy quality looms over the music, brought forth by the spacey keys, resounding bass, soaring riffs, and synth atmospheres. Alesandra’s immersive composition in Deep End is reminiscent of the sonic styles of Olivia Rodrigo, Suki Waterhouse, and others. Listen to this heartfelt rendition by Alesandra here!
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