This LITM Pop Picks list takes you through different moods from cosy to euphoric to peppy. Featuring artists- <3peace. , Anacy, Korda Korder, Pat Foster, and Mark Moule.
1. <3peace. – WHEN YOU KNOW
<3peace. (or ‘Love peace’) has just dropped their latest track ‘WHEN YOU KNOW’, a soulful mix of starry vocals and soft guitar layers. The arrangement keeps it simple, yet reaches right into the depths of hazy soundscapes where the guitar gently pulls the listener in, and the foreground vocals further induce a trance state with their shimmery timbre. The minimal use of instrumentation leaves room for soft, echoing landscapes and subtle experimentation with cadence, all while avoiding a heavy or commercialised feel. It’s one of those songs that you’d listen to on long drives, solo walks, and late-night kitchen moments.
2. Anacy – Good Luck To Her
Anacy’s latest track ‘Good Luck To Her’ brings vibrant tones and shimmering sonic atmospheres together, maintaining a great balance of light and viscous textures throughout the song. The arrangement layers a flowy mix of instrumentation with guitars in overdrive mode, while the bass and drums create an energetic undercurrent that boosts the vocals into fiery, passionate highs, giving the listener a visceral rush during the song’s peaks. Subtle harmonies further add to the glassy soundscapes, which start off translucent and radiant before smoothly transitioning into a sizzling, crunchy finish.
3. Korda Korder – Everything You Ever Wanted To Be
This latest track from Korda Korder takes you through cosy, yet euphoric spaces—at times keeping a cocooned, tight soundscape, then releasing it all at once straight into the astral planes. The shimmering haze from the overtones and atmospheric mix casts a luminescence against the backdrop of deep bass notes and powerful kick-drum beats, while the vocalist anchors the song with smooth definition. The result feels like quiet escapism where the arrangement spurs ruminations and exciting ideas, keeping the listener entranced and soulfully engaged.
4. Pat Foster – Sunday School
Pat Foster’s latest track ‘Sunday School’ starts as a nostalgic walkthrough of childhood lessons before switching to a cynical look at adulthood and betrayal; yet it remains composed and tonally delivered with a charming nonchalance. The instrumentation gives off a semi-vintage, semi-pop vibe through its use of soft brass notes, a peppy bass and drums section, and cosy background vocals, giving the soundscape a fun air of whimsy. The warm, friendly main vocals keep the track light-hearted and inviting. Overall, this is a great, loop-worthy song for indie and singer-songwriter playlists
5. Mark Moule – Coming Down
‘Coming Down’ from Mark Moule is a great, loop-able listen if you’re looking for a soulful, bluesy track for your playlist. Everything from the gentle guitar flicks and vintage polish to the raw, earthy vocal tones submerges the senses from start to finish. The relaxed pace, gritty vocals, and deep bass notes lift the listener into a floaty suspension, while the gentle hi-hat beats ground the narrative within the landscape. The soundscape is crystal clear with little to no haze, allowing the instruments to surround the listener and keep the room airtight. Listen here-
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