This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you a range of emotions, from nostalgic warm 80s romance to love that feels like a drug. The list features artists Beth Sarah, George Pelham, The Music Of Sound, and more.
Beth Sarah - Love is Dead
Mysterious, haunting guitars introducing us to the track, ‘Love is Dead’ by Beth Sarah will entrance you with its consuming soundscapes. The instrumentation is layered but not cluttered and each element breathes in its own space. There is something menacing, thrilling in the soundscape, despite the forlorn nature of the lyricism. Sarah’s vocals will not fail to mesmerise you every second that she sings. The peaks and the falls in her vocals have a personality and character of their own which nothing else can replicate. Moody, reflective with brilliance woven in, this one is without a question a must listen.
George Pelham - Look After You
The 60s making their presence felt in every note, ‘Look After You’ by George Pelham will fill your heart to the brim with warmth. The retro air in the song is beautifully blended with contemporary influences, creating a sound that takes you back in time while thinking of the here and the now. The instrumentation has jazz influences, the blues, and beautiful choir-like harmonies that add a beautiful texture to the song. The song might make you think of Ed Sheeran’s music if you think in contemporary terms. Soft and heartwarming, this is the kind of song that becomes an instant favourite.
The Music Of Sound - We Are Dreamers
Putting you on a bandwagon that will take you to the synth pop scene of the 80s, ‘We Are Dreamers’ by The Music Of Sound wraps you up in warm nostalgia. The synth pop elements in the song is also blended with disco pop and dream pop and this blend gives the song a very ethereal look.The musical arrangement in the song is lush and delicately textured, and it feels like a lace silk embroidered fabric but in terms of sound. The song is hope, dreams, and imagination all weaved into one warm ball of light that will light a spark in our souls.
Pisgah - Favor
Putting to musical notes and lyrics the excruciating experience of not being seen within a relationship and not feeling prioritised, ‘Favor’ by Pisgah weaves together feelings that we feel scared to confront. Genre wise the song falls somewhere between indie rock and alternative pop, which gives the track an interesting sound. This sound captures the vulnerability that the song aims for quite perfectly. The lyricism is honest, it is authentic, and does not try to be subtle with regards to the hurt and the pain. Emotive and musically balanced, this one is sure to tug at your heart, asking you to let go.
Florent C. - Perfect Disaster
Starting soft, sombre, and slow, ‘Perfect Disaster’ by Florent C. gradually picks up intensity in a way that you simply cannot look away. The layered male and female vocals add a dual narrative voice to the song, giving you a full picture with two perspectives. Within the first few seconds itself, you might think of Fleurie’s music as well as EDEN’s, owing to the instrumentation and the themes. The song brings in the idea of the paradox that sometimes comes with love, where it is both beautiful as well as catastrophic, making it something you wish you could move away from but can’t.
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