This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you alluring electro-pop, time bridging synthpop, and more. The list features artists Evelí Ray, Reachel Singh, Segana and more.
Evelí Ray - Tiempo
Exploring the unpredictability of life, of time, and how it possesses the power to turn things however it wishes, ‘Tiempo’ by Evelí Ray is a delicately arranged piece of music. The sound of the song has its skeleton in a clockwork rhythm, and upon this foundation multiple layers come together in a beautifully distinct yet cohesive manner to create something truly defining. Gentle guitars, emotive piano progressions, basslines, violins, flutes and more come together to create utter magic. Ray’s vocals feel like time herself speaking to humankind, speaking of its endlessness, its fluctuations, and the resulting contradictions. Hauntingly beautiful and meaningful, this song deserves a good listen and then many more.
Reachel Singh - Warrior (2026 Version)
Capturing resilience in the face of every obstruction, ‘Warrior (2026 Version)’ by Reachel Singh sees the encapsulation of her own journey, the journey of her bloodline, that showcased unmatched strength transcending every fear. The instrumentation sees the influence of Indian music, particularly in the way percussion features in the song. The gentle, layered guitars create a center of emotion and power at the same time. Reachel’s vocals embody the power that she sings about, about the fearless blood that flows in her veins, the fearlessness that she has taken the responsibility to nurture and protect. With delicately arranged music and a music video with stunning visuals, this one is a must listen and a must watch.
Segana - Earth to Mercury
A balanced blend of retro synthpop and contemporary pop sound driving the track, ‘Earth to Mercury’ by Segana offers the best of grooves and the ingredients for all your best moves. The arrangement is simply super magnetic, with electrifying guitar riffs clubbing with synths so hypnotic, so intoxicating that you can’t help but find yourself fully vibing to its rhythms. The song might remind you of The Jonas Brothers’ discography, owing to similar bright, super groovy pop sounds. The layered vocals, which shift shape at points, make the song more engaging and will have listeners wanting to learn the song to be able to sing along with it.
Elynn - Don’t be too sad
Drenched in melancholia and aided with a lo-fi groove that will have you wanting to drive through empty roads at night, ‘Don’t be too sad’ by Elynn will take you back to the late 2010s with its electro-pop sound. The groove is laidback and maintains a consistency in the same, and depends on shifts in the lush textures to convey shifts between verse and chorus. The piano progressions in the song at its central architecture gives the song its grounding regarding the emotions. Elynn’s vocals pierce right through your heart, with their vulnerable, soft, whispery quality. If you love sad electro-pop songs then this song should be your go to at the moment.
The New Citizen Kane - interTWINE
Allure, enigma, chemistry reigning the track, ‘interTWINE’ by The New Citizen Kane is the production that encapsulates the time of two people slowly getting together so perfectly. It explores all those emotions – of unsureness, of curiosity, of undeniable attraction and more – and brings them alive through the music of the track. The beats of the song encode fun, groove, emotion in a lovely balance, and keeps the emotion alive in the song through and through. The beat drop section in the song, post the chorus sections, are coded with a darkness, that risky allure, and give the song that extra edge.
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