This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you dream-pop covers, retro-pop tracks, guitar driven melancholy steeped tracks, and much more. The list features artists Kancheong22, Ford France Kennedy, Mike and Mandy, and more.
Kancheong22 - please don’t say we’re through
Melancholy weaved into every single string movement, ‘please don’t say we’re through’ by Kancheong22 will have you helplessly reminiscing on all those times you wish you could go back to and change. The instrumentation is simple and its simplicity profound, with gentle guitar playing layered with steady percussion. The dual vocals, that are steeped in gentleness and vulnerability, perfectly convey the weight of the song. Lyrically, the song is about the regret that comes from the realisation that you’ve neglected a person and now are trying to fix your errors, whatever it takes. The idea of communication looms large on the song, and it is an idea that almost everyone who has been or are in a relationship will entirely relate with.
Ford France Kennedy - Assassinate My Love
Gritty synth beats starting off the track, ‘Assassinate My Love’ by Ford France Kennedy works with layers very interestingly to capture a not-so-talked about shade of love. The instrumentation leans towards a dark-pop and electro-pop sound. Blending layers that stay distinct while coming together, the track brings forth a sharpness and jaggedness to the musicality that works very well for the mood of the song. Lyrically, the song captures the idea of feeling drawn to a love that won’t benefit either party. Musically, the song bears resemblances with the discographies of Britney Spears and Lady Gaga, and if you enjoy their music, you are sure to enjoy this track.
Mike and Mandy - Tonight You Belong To Me
A very unique take on the original, ‘Tonight You Belong To Me’ by Mike and Mandy will have you floating away in its dreamy soundscape. The instrumentation takes influence from a retro-ish dream-pop musicality, using hazy textures through slide guitars. The pace of the song is one that offers a slow, relaxed groove and brings out an atmospheric quality in the song. The ethereal vocals, that seem faraway and distant and thoroughly dreamy, significantly ground the mood of the song. Cinematic and bringing in a very different mood in contrast to the original, this song is sure to have you coming back for more.
Bradby Sings - Sing Out Loud
Bringing back the retro pop sound of the 70s and 80s, ‘Sing Out Loud’ by Bradby Sings will make you wanna dress up in a dress and heels and imagine yourself in a retro rom-com. The instrumentation is rich and decadent and will immediately liven up your spirits. The music is also so London Christmas coded - cheery and exuberant. The chorus is truly one to get people together and sing it out loud, putting all inhibitions aside. Bright and oh so vibrant, the song knew what it wanted to do and went ahead and did it. You simply ought to give this song a listen.
Casey Louis - figure it out
A lovely guitar riff starting off the track, ‘figure it out’ by Casey Louis is made up of everything that renders a contemporary pop track a top of the charts track. The track is tightly wrapped in vulnerability and honesty, and the instrumentation also reflects this emotionality. Smooth guitars and beats come together to create an unhurried rhythm and pace that pushes for reflection and introspection. The track might remind you of Jeremy Zucker’s discography owing to quite similar musical styles. If you’re looking for a pop track brimming with tones that want to make you stare out the window and get lost in thought, then look no further than here.
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