This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you a wide range of all that you can imagine when you think of pop music. The list features Caroline in the Garden, Evan Bieber, Estrada Music Project, and more.
Caroline in the Garden - Push Through
Starting off with jumpy piano notes, ‘Push Through’ by Caroline in the Garden will make you feel like you’re in a musical where all is bright and beautiful. The instrumentation has a vintage touch to it with the use of synths, but at the same time it sounds contemporary with a solid feel-good energy. Caroline’s vocals in the song are grounding, full of skill and personality. Lyrically it is all about being your own person, breaking away from what the world expects you to be, making it a song that you will relate to no matter what phase of life you might be in.
Evan Bieber - Pick Myself Apart
Brimming with the late 2010s pop energy, ‘Pick Myself Apart’ by Evan Bieber feels like walking through the city among neon lights with a newfound confidence lighting you up from within. The song is a vulnerable piece of work, as it stems out of Evan Bieber’s very raw, very real experiences with mental health. Despite being largely electronic in its sound, there is a lot of warmth that the song exudes. The song has a beautiful full circle moment, as it starts off with conflict and ends with Evan’s conviction towards himself. This is a song that you should absolutely listen to, because all of us, at some point or the other have felt what this song is all about.
Estrada Music Project - You need to go first
Immersing you into its dystopic soundscapes, ‘You need to go first’ by Estrada Music Project makes no promise of being subtle and lives up to that. The song speaks to young medical professionals who are just getting into the field, and this is very fitting because the Dr. Alejandro Estrada himself belongs to the field. The telephone dial tones throughout the song contribute to a somewhat unsettling feel, which aligns with how the medical field makes no promise of everything being a smooth sail. Unique in its themes and perspectives, this song is one you should listen to if you want to widen your music palette.
JA Lena - Ana Elli Hena
Bold, catchy, infectious right from the very first notes, ‘Ana Elli Hena’ by Serbian artist JA Lena is a Egyptian Arabic song that will have you hooked even if you don’t understand the language. The blend of musical styles is truly something imaginative and brilliant, because it speaks of the fact that JA Lena isn’t afraid to experiment with musical genres. The song is all about assertion, all about claiming your space, and is therefore, full of strength and boldness. Unique in its approach and its sound, this one is a must listen if you want to interact with music outside of your culture.
Korda Korder - You Still Turn Me Inside Out
Soft, gentle, and full of the most genuine emotions, ‘You Still Turn Me Inside Out’ by Korda Korder feels like a song whose creation involves a lot of heart and soul. The dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes of the song truly feels like floating through the sunset sky in slow motion. The song might remind you of Flower Face’s music, due to the similar dreaminess and floatiness. The vocals sound so sincere that you can’t help but feel your heart get soft in reaction to it. If dreamy, mellow soundscapes are of interest to you then you should not miss out on this song for sure.
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