This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you piano driven R&B, groovy retro R&B, and bright indie-pop. The list features artists Carmen Luisa, Peter Martin Voy and Franklin Gotham.
Carmen Luisa - ghost(ed)
With melodies that will make you have your arms erupt in goosebumps, ‘ghost(ed)’ by Carmen Luisa is everything you do not see coming. The song consists of hauntingly beautiful piano progressions that reach into your heart and take home, and synths so atmospheric that you will think yourself floating across the night sky. Luisa’s vocals are simply stunning; no words of praise can do justice to her skill. They are bleeding with emotion, with a kind of stubborn yet melancholic yearning that is rare to come by. With cinematic soundscapes that will make you close your eyes and imagine yourself watching a once in a blue moon performance, this song is incomparable.
Peter Martin Voy - I See You
Starting off with synths and percussion that immediately draw your attention to the song, ‘I See You’ by Peter Martin Voy has that retro R&B charm that will have you grooving to its rhythms. The instrumentation is extremely catchy, with carefully layered synths that gel in beautifully and offer a smooth yet energetic sound. The song will remind you of Sade’s music, owing to similar beat styles. The vocals and the backing harmonisations add great textures to the song, and elevate the laid-back, groovy vibe of the song. Give it a listen and you will find yourself going back to it many, many more times.
Franklin Gotham - Lisboa
Driven by a contemporary indie-pop sound with a touch of the 80s pop sound, ‘Lisboa’ by Franklin Gotham is bright, it is vibrant, and is the perfect track to bring a smile onto your face. The instrumentation is lush, with sunny guitar layers, groovy drums coming together to create a memorable sound. The tones of the song will remind you of tropical summer days, the kind of days you carry with you till your last day on this plane. Franklin’s vocals are cheery and are everything that will pull out the gloom from your heart and fling it away. Gentle and sunshine-like, while containing an undoubtable groovy energy, this song will light up your playlist.
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