This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you cinematic, larger than life pop, dreamy, soft pop, and more. The list features artists Guy Wyman, East Duo, Laura Williams, and more.
Kate Pending - Exoplanet Signal
With rhythms and beats that will have you feel like you’re sinking and rising in slow motion on the dancefloors, ‘Exoplanet Signal’ by Kate Pending in collaboration with Luke Tangerine is the perfect mood setter. The beats have that sensual, slow-burn feel to them, making you groove while giving all the warm, fuzzy feels. Kate’s vocals heighten the magnetism in the song and give the song a water like flowy energy while not straying from the allure that is central to the song. There is no way you won’t get absolutely addicted to the track right from the first listen – it is simply so good.
Tiebreak - Ellipsis
Starting off with an undoubtedly catchy riff that gets you excited for all that is to come, ‘Ellipsis’ by Tiebreak has those perfect 2000s pop-rock rhythms. The song gets right down to its point right from the very first note, engulfing the listener with its beautifully crafted melodies and instrumentation. The song has a Kings of Leon energy to it, through its emotionally charged lyric writing and rock sensibilities. Bright and vibrant while unexpectedly getting your heart to experience sharp pangs the song will bring about a smile on your face almost as instantaneously as it makes you look out the window, lost in thoughts.
Destell3r - Nightwolf/English Rose
With a catchy, irresistible retro 90s groove guiding the song, ‘Nightwolf/English Rose’ by Destell3r is a powerful feminist anthem that establishes a woman’s space in all areas and not just the domestic space. The song has a classic old school pop sound going for it, which gives the song that sharp magnetism, that un-pausable quality. The instrumentation is nicely layered, with multiple instruments coming in and gelling along with the rest naturally. There is something exciting happening within the instrumentation at every turn, keeping you looking forward while it brings in a surprising element in each of its phases.
Collect the Ground to Shine - Beat Beat Beat My Heart
With rhythms, pauses, and beats that will warm your heart, ‘Beat Beat Beat My Heart’ by Collect the Ground to Shine feels like lying under trees on a lovely spring evening. The instrumentation is beautifully simple, with steadying percussion, shimmering guitars, piano progressions steeped in gentleness. If we were to define the song in a few words, we would say that it is a softness that transcends time and space. The vocals also are very dreamy, and feel like singing out a letter to someone. Sweet, warm, and endlessly charming, this song will reignite all those fuzzy feelings in your heart.
Arend West - Still Remains
Dark, mysterious, and full of theatricality, ‘Still Remains’ by Arend West is like those larger than life kind of songs that have grandness attached to their sound. The song establishes its ound right from the get go and is direct about it. Thumping beats, cinematic percussion, emotive violin playing, and more come together to breathe life into the song. The song traverses emotions of grief, love, and the painful anger that is born out of the intertwining of the former connected emotions. The lyrics feel like a gut in the punch, for they are so real,so raw. Loud, unapologetic, and utterly vulnerable, this song pulls at all your heartstrings.
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