This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you retro influenced synthpop tracks to haunting, dark theatrical tracks, and much more. The list features artists Soul Healer & Duane Harden, MAZE'D, Night Wolf + Lois Powell, and more.
Soul Healer & Duane Harden - Apologize
Starting off with vocals that will immediately have you in their grip, ‘Apologize’ by Soul Healer & Duane Harden will have you utterly obsessed with its notes, its grooves. Instrumentation wise the song has an unforgettable groove that you simply don’t see coming considering the thematics of the track. Lyrically, the song focuses on the shade of love that goes untalked about. The idea of depending on and seeking love for your own happiness, your own stability, instead of taking a step back and working on yourself first, is targeted by the song. Vulnerability is deeply woven within the song, bringing to you an honesty that might feel like looking into the mirror.
MAZE'D - Satellite
Slow, reflective synth notes starting off the track, ‘Satellite’ by MAZE'D might feel like your heart’s voice being translated into music. The instrumentation is highly emotive, capturing the lyrical essence of the song. It starts off as a pop track and then leans into a pop-rock sound, with soaring guitars and thunderous drums, bringing in a dynamic soundscape that doesn’t fail to get you excited. Lyrically, the song captures the idea of changing your unfavourable, self-sabotaging ways for someone you love, so that you can be there for them and be their satellite. Give this song a chance, for it will surely make its way onto your ‘favourites’ playlist.
Night Wolf + Lois Powell - Death of the Wolf
With a theatrical, orchestral sound introducing the song to you, ‘Death of the Wolf’ by Night Wolf + Lois Powell will enthrall you with its truly unique soundscapes. The song sound wise brings together a haunting, dark, ethereal sound and blends with it a cinematic, theatre-production like sound. The vocals also do a great job in reflecting and thereby, supporting the musicality of the song, with its floaty, airy, dark, haunting sound. The track might remind you of Florence & The Machine’s discography, owing to the similar ethereal, haunting, otherworldly soundscapes. If this is the kind of music that you dig or might be interested in exploring, this song is the perfect choice.
The Amanda Emblem Experiment - Ancient Dingo
Starting off with a solid electric guitar riff and drum pattern, with a delightful introduction of the harmonica, ‘Ancient Dingo’ by The Amanda Emblem Experiment is a listening experience that will have you returning. The instrumentation starts off by being consistent, with layers being added one at a time and slowly, with the chorus section getting nicely textured. The occasional harmonica adds a lovely sound to the overall magnificent sound of the track. The vocal layers that occur in parts also adds to the texture of the song, and steers it away from being monotonous. This song, with its unique sound, is a definite must-listen.
Don't Get Lemon - Matrimony
If the title of the song itself does not get you all interested, be rest assured that ‘Matrimony’ by Don't Get Lemon will have you jazzed up with its soundscapes. The sound of the track is heavily influenced by 80s synthpop energy and will put you on a bandwagon to the golden days of disco music. The track maintains an upbeat, vibrant energy throughout and it is quite impossible to not have yourself moving and grooving to its notes. The song in its bridge section strips itself of the thick, decadent textures and acts as a breath-catcher, before moving onto the last section of the track.
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