This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to synthpop tracks that break away from the norm to songs echoing the power of love, and more. The list features artists Kevin Honold, bleu spiruline, TaniA Kyllikki, and more.
Kevin Honold - Honey
Starting off with a bright guitar strumming, ‘Honey’ by Kevin Honold maintains its vibrancy right from the start to the finish. Encapsulating the wondrous capabilities of love and all the ways it can make you feel, the song will have you dreaming about your special someone, even if you don’t have that someone yet. The instrumentation is bubbly, bright and feels like sunshine after long, endless days of rain and gloom – which is what the right kind of love makes you feel. The lyrics are full of lovely metaphors that are relatable and exude enormous amounts of warmth. You’ll absolutely find yourself brimming with that warm, fuzzy feeling once you listen to this track.
bleu spiruline - Archipels Fragiles
A groovy layering of drums, guitars and synths starting off the track, ‘Archipels Fragiles’ by bleu spiruline will prove to you that you don’t need to understand the language to enjoy the transcendental language of music. The song is a perfect mix of groove, funk, and magnetism. The instrumentation isn’t overtly complicated and is pretty straightforward while not letting monotony set in. The song has a sufficient amount of transitions and shifts which keeps the listening experience interesting. The vocals drip with an intoxicating essence and feel like an instrument in themself. Give this song a chance and you will thank yourself for doing so.
TaniA Kyllikki - I Promise (I’ll Wait For You)
Brimming with a kind of heartfelt, honest energy that is hard to come by, ‘I Promise (I’ll Wait For You)’ by TaniA Kyllikki is sure to pierce right through your heart. The instrumentation is grand, cinematic, and it perfectly complements the essence of the song, which is a love that transcends all barriers. The track captures the story of Kyllikki and her husband and will have you believe in the idea of fate and soulmates. Kyllikki’s vocals are ethereal and so full of skill, and will have you in absolute awe of her. There is no way that you won’t be obsessed with this track right from the first listen.
Reduction in Force - Images of Heaven
80s synth beats starting off the track, ‘Images of Heaven’ by Reduction in Force offers you a soundscape that is truly irresistible. The textures in the track are lush and dense, offering a wonderful listening experience. The instrumentation consists of dynamic synth notes that blend the retro and the contemporary, and reverb drenched guitars that add a nice grounding to the track in sections. The vocals are also reverb drenched, which perfectly complement the auditory atmosphere the song tries to create through its instrumentation. If you are into synthpop music, this song will definitely be a perfect addition to your playlist.
Token Mouse - L'Appel Du Vide
Starting off with gentle piano notes, ‘L'Appel Du Vide’ by Token Mouse will draw you in and keep you in its wonderful soundscapes. The song builds gently, adding layers one at a time, allowing you to fully take in each section of the track. The layers in the song are pleasantly surprising, and drive the song towards a synthpop, techno sound, which you don’t really see coming with the piano notes in the starting. The song is quite experimental in its overall sound, which makes it far from straightforwardness and monotony. If you are into unique soundscapes that try something away from the norm, listen to this one for sure.
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