This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you contemporary jazz ballads, hypnotic rhythms, songs about summer and love, and much more. The list features artists Lexi Lemonade, Ferdinand Rennie, LZ7, and more.
Lexi Lemonade - Quake
Drawing you in with its hypnotic rhythms right from the very first note, ‘Quake’ by Lexi Lemonade is the song that you need if you are looking to fire up your mood. The instrumentation has a trance-like quality to it, with beats of different textures coming together, which results in a sultry, seductive, slow groove energy. You can’t help but feel utterly intoxicated by all that this song is. The vocals too perfectly complement the velvety, sultry vibe of the instrumentation. If a slow, groovy song that is brimming up with the right amount of spice seems like your vibe then this is your song.
Ferdinand Rennie - Summer, Roses and Wine - The Feelgood Mix
Right from the very first second of ‘Summer, Roses and Wine - The Feelgood Mix’ by Ferdinand Rennie you know you are in for an absolute musical delight. The song quite literally will make you think of the summer romances in the movies and books, and will make you desperately wish for one for yourself. True to its title, the song is brimming with the feel-good energy. The instrumentation is luxurious, with its beautiful layering of instruments which results in rich and lush textures. Put your headphones on, play this song and lose yourself in a daydream of a beautiful summer love.
LZ7 - Perfect Duet
Bringing to you the perfect 2020s electro-pop energy with its magnetic beats, ‘Perfect Duet’ by LZ7 will have you obsessed from the very first listen. The instrumentation features wonderfully arranged beats that come together and move apart in a manner that proves the amount of craft that went behind the production of the song. A lovey-dovey, feel-good energy drives the song, and will make you want to get on the dancefloor with the love of your life. You need to give this song a listen to know what we are talking about, and best believe that this one will be on repeat.
Coffeeshop x Ty Taylor - Hear The Call
A gritty, thunderous energy awaiting you when you hit on the play button, ‘Hear The Call’ by Coffeeshop x Ty Taylor will have you know that one listen will simply never suffice – you will helplessly return for more. The instrumentation features tones of rawness, resilience and bravado, which aligns perfectly with the lyricism. The lyrics capture the idea of getting society to wake up in the face of injustice and destruction to ensure their own future, making it quite the dystopic story. The music video is also a very interesting watch and you will not be able to move your eyes from the screen.
Backroom Gossip - Why Should I ?
An electronic beat and piano notes layer opening up the track, ‘Why Should I ?’ by Backroom Gossip will have your heart with its unique genre blending. The instrumentation brings together jazz and pop elements to create a truly addictive groove. The vocals are absolutely smooth, velvet-like, and will have you under its spell without a doubt. The song might remind you of Olivia Dean’s music, due to similar ballad-like music. A bringing together of retro musicalities with a beautiful contemporary polish, this song is made up of everything that ensures a song to be at the top of the charts.
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