This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you energetic synthpop tracks, songs reflecting the fading of love, indie-pop tracks, and more. The list features artists Audren, Michellar, and Noralyn.
Audren - We Want Funkey!
With 80s pop energy going strong in every beat and note, ‘We Want Funkey!’ by Audren is your song to get the weekend party started. Grooves that will get you head bobbing and legs moving, this track has magnetism weaved into every single one of its beats. Super smooth and defining synthesizer riffs characterise the track, and the saxophones give it that perfect touch of the vintage age. The vocals are undeniably a powerhouse of a charismatic energy and you will helplessly be under the spell of the same. Blending the intoxicating energy of the 80s and the smooth productions of the modern day, this song should be at the top of your party playlists.
Michellar - Do We Love Us
Bringing together the pop groove and an emotionality that stems from sorrow that is born out of love and its slow decay, ‘Do We Love Us’ by Michellar will have you reminiscing and finding answers to the questions asked in the track. With lush synth layers defining it, the song allows the emotional quotient in the song to take ground in a gradual, unhurried manner but in a manner that is deeply affective nevertheless. The lyrics capture the phase in a relationship, where you are questioning things that you never thought you would have to – the very aspect of love feels like it is no longer standing on solid ground.
Noralyn - Summerland
With light, gentle piano notes opening up the track, ‘Summerland’ by Noralyn embodies, entirely, its title. Featherlight instrumentation characterises the track, where the building of it feels like floating on a lake with a soft spring breeze caressing your hair and your face. Subtle percussion gives the song its rhythm within its cinematic, ambient soundscapes that you will very willingly want to surrender your senses to. At its heart, the song is a pure expression of love, where one sees pleasant summers descend after long days of winter when their beloved smiles. Noralyn ethereal vocals are magical, and together with the instrumentation makes the song a sonic experience that you should absolutely have.
Gravité Fresq - Placebo Thrill
Retro synth pop sound blending with modern vocal trends and thematics, ‘Placebo Thrill’ by Gravité Fresq sees an emergence of energy through a unique culmination of sounds. The song’s instrumentation sees a bringing together alternative electronic-pop, of 80s synthpop elements, and indie-pop musicality to create textures that will have you hooked within seconds into the track. The vocals in the song exude an equal burst of energy, and will make you want to play it on loudspeakers and sing your heart out along with it. If you are into synthpop that sees a blend of the retro and the modern, then you should absolutely give this one a chance.
Auburn with Liz Lenten - Bathroom Shelf
Beautiful guitar playing layered with grounding drum patterns starting off the track, ‘Bathroom Shelf’ by Auburn with Liz Lenten will make you want to day dream and get lost in stories, imagined or real, of that one person. The instrumentation is simple and sweet, leaning towards an indie-pop sound, and this allows the emotionality in the song to be really strong and affective. The song has key changes that you simply do not see coming, and they see the song swoop and take over tones that elevate the track. The vocals are dripping with a deeply honest vulnerability, which allows the listener to really relate with the track and not just on some surface level.
Follow the playlist for all new artist updates!
If you would like to submit your music for playlist or review consideration, please submit here