Bringing to you the whole range of emotions, this edition of LITM Pop Picks will either have you shedding tears or will have you smiling, and the choice is yours. The list features artists Caitty, Francesca Fuentes, Fire In Her Eyes, and more.
Caitty - The Pieces That You Left
Starting off with an urgent beat juxtaposed with calm, reflective vocals, ‘The Pieces That You Left’ by Caitty relays the experience of feeling unfairly, painfully forgotten, which makes one question their own worth. Throughout the song Caitty’s vocals very melodiously express the pain in a beautifully restrained manner. The sparse, uncomplicated instrumentation in the song gives space to the vocals to be at the centre of it all. The song is deeply vulnerable, achingly honest and raw, and is one that you should give a listen to because it will feel like a shoulder that you can cry upon if you’re in a similar place.
Francesca Fuentes - When I Fell In Love
Sparsely spaced 90s synths starting off the track, ‘When I Fell In Love’ by Francesca Fuentes is the kind of song you listen to while sitting under the moonlight on the beach, reminiscing. The song, sound wise, will immediately take you back to the 90s soft love songs, and this lends to the song a very warm, nostalgic sound that feels very intimate. The layered vocals and the harmonisations are so very beautiful, giving the track a lovely floatiness while also grounding it. So, plug on your earphones, close your eyes and let yourself surrender to sweet imagination as you listen to this track.
Fire In Her Eyes - Too Late to Change
Bringing together a number of genres under the larger umbrella of pop, ‘Too Late to Change’ by Fire In Her Eyes has a retro charm to it along with a modern polish. The track blends pop, dream-pop, psych, and folk elements to create a sound that feels lush, dense and yet floaty at the same time. There is also a tropical vibe to the overall sound. The places where the key changes, bringing in the guitar solos, truly elevates the song giving it a different look altogether. With a sound so pleasantly unique, this song is an automatic add to your playlists without a doubt.
Freya Magee - Forget Yourself Not
Bringing pop and folk sounds together, ‘Forget Yourself Not’ by Freya Magee echoes the nature of a considerable chunk of relationships today. The song moves in a way that is unpredictable, and the outcome is very, very pleasant, and you simply wouldn’t want it any other way. This unpredictable nature of the song also compliments the very theme of the song - the emotional uncertainty of relationships. The way the lyrics are sung add significantly to the overall essence of the song, as they are strong in their fragility. The song captures how fragile and volatile modern day relationships feel, because of the lack of commitment, the short-sightedness that emerges from within what is supposed to be a partnership.
Midnight Alexandr - Scared of the Moon
A wolf’s howl unexpectedly starting off the track, 'Scared of the Moon’ by Midnight Alexandr reflects on the vulnerabilities that come with being a human being in the present world. The song is largely built on metaphors as it echoes the fear of failure, hopelessness, dread, and regret that captures our conscience at some or the other point in our lives. The instrumentation is intense, it is theatrical and this perfectly compliments the embellished lyricism. The shifts between softness and emotional heaviness in the track reflect the human state of mind quite nicely. Lyrically and emotionally weighty, this song urges you to pay close attention to its words and retrospect on your own lives.
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