These LITM Pop Picks come in all forms of pop music – from Disco Dreams, Tallulah Rendall, Bailey Bomar, and more!
1. Disco Dreams – OutLands
OutLands is Disco Dreams’ latest single, focusing on all the moods and textures synth-pop can bring. It’s the kind of song that feels perfect for driving down a calm road, only neon signs lighting the way ahead. A touch of moodiness tinges the track’s otherwise vibrant atmosphere, but it’s not the kind that drags you down; rather, it encourages you to introspect and find peace within yourself in an almost hypnotic way. Blurring the lines between subgenres like psychedelia and synth, OutLands stays fluid and boundless through its runtime, which only leaves you longing for more. Give it a listen here!
2. Tallulah Rendall – Shame
Tallulah Rendall’s Shame, her latest single, is defiant and assertive through all its layers. It’s built around confidence – the kind that comes with knowing what you’re worth, and earning that knowledge through grit and perseverance – that’s both inspiring and powerful. Through each element – whether instrumental or vocal, and even peripheral ones like the cover art – Rendall reinforces that shame is an emotion that isn’t worth feeling; with lyrics like “I will not feel shame for asking for more / It’s what I deserve,” delivered with pure conviction and vocal authority, the song instils self-confidence in you, urging you to question the shackles of shame. Listen here!
3. Bailey Bomar – Not Me
Since her debut release, Bailey Bomar has established that she is someone who isn’t on the scene for no reason – she’s serious about creating art that carries mood and nuance, while still knowing how to play with it, and her latest release, Not Me, is no exception. It shows off her darker, moodier side, with vocals that seem to glow as they become enveloped by the instrumental layers. Not Me is intriguing for a myriad of reasons, but what stands out is how deftly Bomar manages to create atmosphere with minimal layers and an arrangement that earns its full sound. Check it out here!
4. Ari4 – COLORS
Ari4’s COLORS unfurls slowly, moving from a quiet, almost bedroom-pop-inspired sound to something a lot more cinematic in scope. This movement happens gradually, and it’s never jarring: it’s only once the song loops back to the start that you realise how far it’s progressed in terms of energy and layering. As the song’s energy progresses into a more rock-inspired territory with jangling, distorted guitars and steady percussion, so does the vocal delivery, becoming powerful with an urgent undertone, as if it’s reaching out to you. Listening to COLORS feels like catharsis – there’s a subtle feeling of freedom that meets you towards the end, and it’s worth holding on to.
5. Milyam – Lost in the Jungle
Grounded in cinematic pop decisions, Milyam’s Lost in the Jungle builds atmosphere from its opening moments – one that you can’t look away from once it begins. The track takes the concept of an immersive listening experience seriously – from the title to its cover art, to its very sound, texture, and sonic decisions, all of it constantly ties back to the imagery of a jungle, keeping you enveloped in itself. What really stands out through it all is the vocal delivery: slow and confident, the voice makes sure the expansive, cinematic textures and layers don’t float away. Give Lost in the Jungle a listen here!
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