On this edition of LITM Pop Picks, captures a sense of sentimental optimism that keeps the listener engaged throughout. This list features Higher Selves Playdate, Adik Angel, Tess Posner and more!
1. Higher Selves Playdate - Take Me With You
‘Take Me With You’ by Higher Selves Playdate is a bright, quick-paced track that sounds like a burst of bright, light energy. The song’s playful guitar grooves capture a fun back and forth of sorts, one that is imbued with optimism and a sense of light-footedness.
“...And when the world’s fading…we’ll restart this game…”. It’s a song that advocates for the hope and promise of second chances. This by encouraging the listener to stay hopeful and optimistic, “...true to you through and through…”. It’s a light track that sounds like the perfect tone-setter for your day.
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2. Talon David - Paradise State of Mind
‘Paradise State of Mind’ by Talon David is bright with this sense of relief. Filled with this bright sense of optimism, the track seems to move through its groovy motions with a lightness in its step. Our narrator sheds their past worries, taking on this spring on their step a pep that feels earned.
“...I won’t go far without a dose of my peace of mind…got that paradise state of mind…”. Our narrator finds themselves in a space that feels like theirs, one that feels far from blocks they used to experience. They’ve let go of what seemed to be holding them back, “...You can go your way and I’ll go mine…”. And this seems to have made all the brightest difference.
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3. Adik Angel - U make me feel so good
‘U make me feel so good’ by Adik Angel is a quick-paced hyper-pop track that seems to capture this rhythmic mood that moves in waves. This melodic groove sets the scene, giving the song what feels like a heady groove. Nostalgic in the 2010’s style but fresh and full of good energy.
The line “...you make me feel so good…” seems to encapsulate this spirit, while helping build on the song’s intensity and almost intoxicating groove. The song captures the groove of a summer-time banger, wrapped in a wave of melody and rhythm. Light, bright and fun.
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4. Tess Posner- Free My Soul
‘Free My Soul’ by Tess Posner is an optimistic fight song that seems to capture our narrator’s resilient spirit. The song’s sentimental and familiar piano melodies drive the song from the space of vulnerability while our narrator seems to experience the adversity they’ve been facing and are actively making it through.
“...Something inside of me knows that the pain inside me won’t hold….”, “...I know the Sun is coming…”. There’s a bright sense of optimism paired with vulnerability in these lines. A fight that feels like it skews in our favour, bright and full of undeniable and positive strength.
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5. Rebloom Music - Light in the Window
‘Light in the Window’ by Rebloom Music is a piano-led track that captures this poignant sense of connection and safety. Our narrator seems full of love and bright emotion, directing it towards someone who makes them feel safe and complete.
“...Brick and mortar is not stronger than my love for you…”. It's a sentimental, touching promise, one bolstered by the narrator’s faith in this love and for the life they affirm and believe in. One with a sense of direction towards home and hope. “...The light in the window will guide you…Do you see the light?...”.
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