This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you tunes that are psychedelic, retro and groovy, calming, and much more. The list features artists Billy Traxler, St. Tamarin, Messy Eater, and more.
Billy Traxler - Resistance is All
‘Resistance is All’ by Billy Traxler brings to you soundscapes that you might’ve not come across before, making you want to surrender to its rhythms. The song starts off very interestingly, bringing together two layers of different pacing, which surprisingly seem to gel together perfectly well. This pop-rock track has solid punk elements in it, giving it an edgy, groovy appearance. With gentle synths, dynamic guitars, and a steady percussion, the song is energetic as well as one you can lay back and enjoy. This song truly sets itself apart significantly from the rest, and that definitely warrants a listen.
St. Tamarin - Home We Stay
To all of us who have gone through the lockdown of 2020, St. Tamarin’s ‘Home We Stay’ makes us feel seen in our experiences. Starting off with recorded sounds of a lively home, the song then cuts and goes into the melody, which is a recollection of the helpless feeling we all had felt during those times. The track blends genres, from rock to choir-like elements, giving the song a dense and warm texture. A raw, vulnerable nod to those tough times that were endured, this song is a powerful and honest piece of art that deserves to be listened to many, many times.
Messy Eater - I Think I’m Headed For A Breakdown
Messy Eater’s track ‘I Think I’m Headed For A Breakdown’ feels like going down a chaotic rabbithole, staying true to its title. Blending different elements, that of rap, jazz, hip-hop, this song feels like an indulgence in 3:17 minutes. There is a solid groove to the song, that takes on many appearances, but never falters. The song goes through many shifts, complimenting how anxiety functions in an individual. The song, if you give it a careful listen, is full of references, which makes it quite a songwriting brilliance. All in all, this song feels like peeking into a surrealist painting, that is full of chaos and full of meaning at the same time.
Robert O'Connor - What A Time To Be Alive
Taking you back to the good old days of the 80s and 90s, Robert O'Connor’s ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ is a synth-pop perfection that will not let you sit still. The synths in this song move like water, so flowy, so smooth, and this with O’Connor’s vocals really create an immersive soundscape. The lyrics in the song complement the overall sound of the song, as it talks about looking back on the days of 1995, making for a nostalgic listening experience. Dance to it or play it in the car as you drive down long, winding roads, nodding along to the beats, because this song can simply do it all.
Mia Loucks - Light it Can Blind You
Guitar strumming that feels like a calming breeze starts off the latest track ‘Light it Can Blind You’ by Mia Loucks, and you best believe this sets the tone for the rest of the song. There is a dreamy atmosphere that this song lives in and one you’ll find yourself imagining floating in. Though it sounds dream-like, it makes us face a harsh truth that happiness, no matter how immense, can be very fleeting. Layered piano and guitars along with the occasional trumpet brings about an ethereal feel to the track. This track is a soothing balm to your senses in 2:42 minutes.
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