This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you songs packed with energy from the likes of The Luminous and more!
The Luminous - “Faith once again”
The Luminous is the visionary project of Bilbao-born artist Raúl Torrente, blending post-punk melancholy with synthpop brilliance. His music bridges light and darkness, past and future, to move both body and soul — and on his latest single, “Faith once again”, he brings forth a beautiful, ethereal synth pop number — instantly catching your ears with that 80s and 90s dream pop sound. The vocal presentation holds the rhythm gently together while the drums and sparkly synths in the background provide a seemingly limitless atmosphere to this track. Wrapped in a neat bow by the mix and cheery songwriting, this track is for sure a banger. Take a listen to it here!
melting reeds - “OVER MY HEAD”
Pop rock group Melting Reeds bring their latest single, “Over My Head” — and their glimmery, sunset-themed sound carries through with this song quite beautifully. Be it the crisp, warm guitars that dot the instrumental for this track, or the laid back drumming, this song excels at setting the mood just the right way. There’s much to appreciate about the singing as well as the production of the music video, blending the themes in the lyrics and instrumental quite effortlessly. This track charms with its alt rock/pop presentation, making diverse use of the rock palette. All in all, a winner of a track! Take a listen to it here:
D.rime.all - “Solar Blade”
An emerging electronic artist from Belgium, d.rime.all, the artist moniker of producer Renaud Migeotte, presents a beautiful track in the form of “Solar Blade”. Be it the soaring vocal line in the intro, or the fast-paced electronic percussion that soon closely follows, the energy on this track is sky-high right from the start. The vocals are the standout here, with the clean renditions and flawless delivery taking the centerstage. The drop is, in typical European tech-house style, minimal, lending as much space as possible to the basses and the vocal lines, keeping the listener engaged from start to end. The tasteful bridges and sections in this track are the finishing touch that rounds this track out excellently — check out the track here!
The Boy Blue - “Tears I Shed”
The Boy Blue, the moniker of Chris Wiles, is a musical project based out of Southwestern England — and on their latest single, “Tears I Shed”, they bare all, to deliver an astounding presentation. Adopting a Kaleo-style orchestral pop rock sound, the lyrics hit deep with their introspective, almost wistful outlook; and this is very well complemented by the outstanding singing and the mellow, emotive pianos. As the percussion makes its entry, the kicks thunder deep, and the claps keep steady rhythm, quickening your pulse while keeping its own perfectly steady and calm. It’s not often that a song truly moves you — and this, is one of them. Two thumbs up! Check out the track here:
La Capi - CANTAR
La Capi is a vibrant artist who celebrates freedom and self-expression through her music. Blending salsa and Caribbean rhythms, she invites you to sing with joy on her latest single, “Cantar”. Infused with that salsa sauce, the whole song has a festive, warm sound that welcomes you in, and encumbers you in no time. The vocal presentation is gentle, and superbly put — with the gentle percussions in the background bringing a soft sense of rhythm. The tone and atmosphere of this track is joyful, and it wastes no time in putting a wide grin on your face. If there’s a thing as a comfort song, this is the one — check it out below!
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