This edition of LITM Pop Picks presents to you a delightful blend of genres, making for a great listening experience. The list features artists Owae, Limbo Kids, ZOHARA, and more.
Owae - THINK I NEED TO CATCH A RIDE HOME
Dense synth beats starting off the song, ‘THINK I NEED TO CATCH A RIDE HOME’ by Owae is the definition of a good groove. The song brings together R&B elements, funk, and hip-hop to create a soundscape that feels like a fall through swirling colours in slow motion. Owae’s rap flows super well as he reflects on the stretch we feel between responsibility and impulse, speaking for the larger crowd of the world. The melting pot of genres that this song is does well to mirror the chaos of the everyday that the track addresses. Rhythmically infectious, this song will have you hooked from the first listen.
Limbo Kids - Rabbit Hole
With crisp guitars and even crisper drum beats, ‘Rabbit Hole’ by Limbo Kids presents to you a reverb heavy soundscape that you can’t help immerse yourself into. The production is kept liminal, as it moves between minimalistic and layered. At times, the electric guitars come in roaring, creating a discomforting sound that does well to reflect the overall personality of the song. The foggy lyricism mirrors the psyche where there are spaces that we don’t feel comfortable venturing into. With textures that bring it alive in a brilliant manner, this song has been made with careful deliberation and attention, making it a true piece of art.
ZOHARA - Jóga
A reinvention of Björk’s classic track, ‘Jóga’ by ZOHARA presents to us the song through a lens we must not have possibly thought of. Basing the song on Middle Eastern and Arabic and instrumentation, ZOHARA brings in the aspect of personal history and merges that with the emotionality of the original song. In a time where parts of the Middle East are suffering tremendously, the song can be seen as a way of protest as well as an expression of pride towards one’s heritage. The song is thus culturally rich, as it blends the Western and the Middle East, creating a sonic palate that digs deep into the emotional aspect of the track.
Volcanic Shores - My Friend Lives on the Coast
Dreamy, tropical drenched soundscapes inviting you, ‘My Friend Lives on the Coast’ by Volcanic Shores will make you want to move to the coast and live your days with the salt breeze. Reflecting on what life looks and feels like living on the coast, this song with its shimmering synths and laid back style, feels like a lazy, sleepy afternoon on the porch with the sound of the waves somewhere in the distance. If you have a road trip planned to somewhere with the sea and its breeze waiting on the other side, then you must absolutely have this song on your playlist.
MAAME - Ego Tripping
Soft acoustic guitars starting off the track, MAAME’s ‘Ego Tripping’ with its lush soundscape will undoubtedly charm you. The layers in the song, with the skilled vocals, and choir-like harmonies in the background amidst the R&B elements, balance the song between the traditional and the modern. The freshness in the song will feel like the warm sun after days of gloom. The song might feel like sunshine, but the lyrics convey the idea of boundaries in a relationship and standing one’s ground. Groovy, warm, while being beautifully and skillfully written, the song is sure to intoxicate you with its rhythms.
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