These LITM Pop Picks come to you from artists like Tulegon, Praveen Koval, Mary Bolt, and more!
1. Tulegon – Vodka Tonic
Opening Tulegon’s sophomore album, Rovine, is Vodka Tonic, an introspective, moody track that stays soft throughout, beckoning you to follow it into the world the album will proceed to build. Through every element, the song creates contrasts and subversions that leave you wanting more. The images the title brings to mind – of casual social events – couldn’t be more different from the space the sound creates; the sound in itself is also deceptively light and shimmery in parts, and the juxtaposition between this and the heavy vocals surrounds you beautifully. A delicate balance of clear acoustics and hazy atmosphere, this track stays minimal and restrained throughout – listen here!
2. Praveen Koval – Goodnight My Love
Praveen Koval’s Goodnight My Love opens in a comforting haze that clears up to become a classic indie-pop track, with a synth-washed sound enveloping every element. With lines like “Your breath is the only thing I hear / I just wanna love you forever, oh / Goodnight, my love, see you in my dreams / I love the way it feels”, Koval reflects on the kind of love that’s so intoxicating that being apart – even if just during sleep – feels like an injustice. Its delivery is almost meditative, with each line following the other in quick succession, making it the perfect midnight listen – check it out here!
3. Mary Bolt – Glastonbury
Mary Bolt’s Glastonbury, a tribute to the captivating hustle-and-bustle of the Glastonbury Festival, is delightfully light and breezy. Timed to when the festival would have been in 2026, if not for it being a periodic fallow year, the song uses the festival as a backdrop for a subtle message about growing up and realising things are changing around you. It’s easy to let a song like that become overly sentimental, but Mary Bolt plays her cards right, and this is instead a warm, glowing reminder to appreciate a moment while it’s happening. Sincere and simple, this is a song that feels intimate and earnest – give it a listen here!
4. Sam Palladio – Burberry Jacket
Sam Palladio’s Burberry Jacket opens with a driving percussive line, going on to paint a vivid picture of a mysterious femme fatale – the kind who, as he describes, makes the night come alive while hiding her own secrets in the dark. Vivid imagery is what makes this track the stand-out it is: the lyrics paint a picture in your mind with seeming effortlessness, buoyed by Palladio’s slightly husky, textured, expressive vocals. Even as every element blends into the others, creating a cohesive atmosphere, they all play their own roles – it’s clear that nothing about this track’s construction is a matter of luck or an accident. Listen here!
5. Kemi Ray – Back to Work (Naija Anthem)
Playful and electrifying, Kemi Ray’s Back to Work (Naija Anthem) stays grounded and catchy throughout. From its opening moments, it’s smooth – the kind that glides over you with an ease that can only come from knowing your craft well. From its beat to its melody to its lyrics to their vocal delivery, Kemi Ray knows exactly what needs to be done at every moment – and exactly how to deliver it so it reverberates through your whole body as you listen and can’t help but move along. Humorous and just a little too real, this is a track that’ll have you feeling the Monday dread, no matter what day of the week it is – check it out here!
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