This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to synthpop tracks that echo the night to tracks that morph history and music, and so much more.The list features artists Books Of Moods, Lekursi, Twaang, and more.
Books Of Moods - Fashion Romance
Guiding your descent into a fun, whimsical soundscape, ‘Fashion Romance’ by Books Of Moods is the song for all you fashionistas out there. The instrumentation is soft and loud at the same time, and puts on a funky, otherworldly cloak. The genre might be described as a crossroad of pop rock and indie rock. The dynamic vocals composed of both female and male vocals, drives and grounds the characteristic of the song as fun and whimsy. Both of them, in their high pitched and low pitched range, are layered beautifully. The textures in the song are simply lovely and feel incredibly soothing to the senses.
Lekursi - Amarna Letters
Starting off with melancholic synths, ‘Amarna Letters’ by Lekursi is a song that blends unique musicalities with history. The title is inspired by the ancient Amarna Letters - an important archive of clay tablets which details correspondence between Egyptian pharaohs and other rulers. The song has a plethora of layers, making use of multiple musical elements to create a rich, unique sound that will have you under a spell. The soundscape is pretty hypnotic and trance-like, and feels like a lucid dream. If you are on the lookout for something truly unique in sound and themes, give this track a sure listen.
Twaang - Without Fear
Sombre piano notes opening the track, ‘Without Fear’ by Twaang will pull you into its soft, achingly beautiful soundscapes and you will not want to leave it. The song is piano driven while keeping up with modern pop sensibilities. The song makes use of ambient electronic sound elements, which make for an immersive listening experience. The vocals in the song are vulnerable, brimming with unfiltered emotions, and ethereal sounding. The echoey vocal riffs elevate the song and put it on a transcendental sphere. Powerful in its delicate fragility, you simply cannot help but love this song on the very first listen.
MIMITUK - Banana on the moon
Starting off with lyrics that will immediately catch your attention, ‘Banana on the moon’ by MIMITUK captures the 2010s pop rock energy effectively and amusingly. The song builds impressively, adding on layers in a quick but amazingly coherent fashion. There is absolutely nothing monotonous about the track, as it constantly moves and keeps things interesting by adding and shedding layers. The song might remind you of the discography of 5 Seconds of Summer, especially their earlier stuff, and also DNCE. The song is the perfect song to sing along to with your friends with the song playing loud and clear on the speakers.
Blue Sinclair - Midnight, Briefly
With short synth notes opening the track, ‘Midnight, Briefly’ by Blue Sinclair feels like driving along the highway under the moonlight with nothing and no one to interrupt your flow state. The soundscape is soft, subtle and not overpowering – it maintains the idea of the calmness of the late hours of the night. The shifts that the song takes on you don’t see coming – it is almost haunting and eerie sounding. The vocals, low pitched and simple, further ground the idea of the night and its quiet. A truly unique soundscape, you should play this song on your next drive through the night.
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