From mellow tones to island pop holiday tunes, this edition of LITM Pop Picks, features Aston Aizen, Eddie Somera and Joey P.
1. Aston Aizen- Soul Resonance
‘Soul resonance’ is one of those EDM tracks that puts you in a trance almost immediately as it starts. The song maintains a mellow, slow pulse and intersperses the beats with lilting piano notes, rippling vocal textures, and dissonant harmonies that bring an edge to the track, complementing the overall tone. With its pop-infused electronic arrangements, the song creates a mild buzz and a sustained atmospheric sheen. The lead vocals vary the delivery from breathy to a mixed to a more pop style. The minimalist beat pattern in the background serves as the main grounding force, drawing the listener into the hypnotic flow of the overall song.
2. Eddie Somera- Hanging On
Hawaiian musician Eddie Somera has bottled the essence of a fun, laid-back summer holiday and turned it into a chill, catchy song called ‘Hanging On’. The track is an effortless blend of juicy instrumentation from synths to guitars to gripping electronic percussion, each instrument triggering the other into bringing in their own set of hooks. The arrangement has all these layers coming together into one happy, island pop song. The vocals are the summer drink that’s paired with the setting- warm, jolly, and welcoming, while the lyrics, ironically, are about heartbreak, sung in a light-hearted manner. The overall track is soft and vibrant at the same time, which’ll easily charm its listeners.
3. Joey P. – Only One
Another Hawaiian composition from the list is by R&B pop artist Joey P.’s ‘Only One’, a funky infusion of peppy beats and a rippling groove. The artist creates a unique soundscape of a playful, arpeggiated synth arrangement, forming the undercurrent of the song, while floating atop this layer is a chill, laid-back set of vocals. The vocal groove towards the end interweaves to create drifting melodies that’ll heighten the listening experience, while the slacker style of delivery from the singer brings a down-to-earth and breezy feel, easily allowing the listener to float through the song. If this sounds like your vibe, give it a listen here!
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