This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you a bit of everything, with its curation of songs about a lover you haven’t met yet, to owning up to your self-worth, to easy-going synth pop tracks, and so much more. The list features artists Amelina, Lana Crow, Empty Pinata, and more.
Amelina - Step By Step
Starting off with guitar chords that will undoubtedly draw you in, ‘Step By Step’ by Amelina will leave you in disbelief regarding the fact that the artist is just 12 years old. The vocals are full of skill and emotion, which is simply a fantastic feat considering how young Amelina is. The instrumentation keeps up with the typical indie pop tracks of the 21st century. Lyrically, the song navigates the feelings of change and adjustment through a “step by step’ progress. The song has quite a bit of the Avril Lavigne touch, specifically Lavigne’s earlier music. Hopeful and resilient, this song is an indication of all the great music that is to come from the artist.
Lana Crow - No Secret (Remix)
80s synth pop making its presence strongly felt within the first few seconds itself, ‘No Secret (Remix)’ by Lana Crow feels like driving with your windows down while the breeze ruffles your hair. The rhythm of the song is so very catchy that after the very first listen you will find yourself humming along to its melody. There is an easygoing vibe that surmounts the track, which also makes you want to let your hair down and just be. The remix version of the track offers the song a fresh freshness. Authentic and relatable, this song is one that will be a fun and groovy listening experience.
Empty Pinata - TikTok Girl
With a hypnotic soundscape opening the track, ‘TikTok Girl’ by Empty Pinata feels like skating down the road on a moonlit night while dreaming with your eyes open about that special someone. The song is very contemporary in its themes, as it brings in the digital platform TikTok that is ever on the rise, to talk about love and heartbreak in the modern age. The mellow bedroom pop energy that the song imbibes gives it a very intimate feeling that draws you in. The track does a great job in showing all the ways love is the same and different at the same time if we compare different eras.
Anna Porto - Crown
Sombre layered piano notes starting off the song, ‘Crown’ by Anna Porto is here to pierce your heart with all the pain it holds within it. The first thing that you will notice in the song is Porto’s hypnotic, deeply emotive, vulnerable vocals. The instrumentation is quite minimal, making use of pianos and dynamic synths, and this allows the layered vocals to be central to the track. You will see that the vocals in itself act as an instrument with the versatility it shows in the song. The ending of the song creates a lush sound which also points towards the emotional peak of the track. You will not be able to get the song out of your head after the first listen.
San Sebastian - Imaginary Lover
Fast paced, groovy electropop beats opening up the track, ‘Imaginary Lover’ by San Sebastian is the track that you didn’t need in your playlist right now. The song holds within it the quintessential 2010s pop energy which gives it a nostalgic feel along with being extremely dance floor worthy. Sebastian’s vocals have a great balance between longing and sultriness, which gives the vocals a dynamic quality. The song might make you think of the music of the Jonas Brothers, Jason Derulo, or even Charlie Puth, because of the whole 2010s pop vibe going in all of their music. We promise that you simply can’t get enough of this song, and you will find yourself returning to it.
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