This edition of LITM Pop Picks has curated for you genre bending pop, dream-pop, cinematic pop and so much more. The list features artists MOOD INC., Eva James, ELDR, and more.
MOOD INC. - Let Go
A beautifully, delicately textured track, ‘Let Go’ by MOOD INC. blends together genres to create a sound that is groovy, that is smooth, and one that you will let yourself be taken over by. The song brings together electronic, R&B, and indie-pop, and the layering and mixing of these genres creates textures that are so lush and dreamy. Lyrically, the song captures the essence of a love that is fleeting and unstable, and the theme acts in juxtaposition with the groovy, feel-good energy of the song. Dreamy, groovy, while capturing a shade of love that haunts us, you will not be able to get the song out of your head.
Eva James - You’re The Worst
Haunting piano notes starting off the track, ‘You’re The Worst’ by Eva James is theatrical, it is intense, and is everything you’d imagine when you think about the dark sides of love. Lyrically the song is about a toxic, on again, off again type of relationship that chips away at one’s self esteem and mental health. It starts off soft and slow and then moves into a powerful uproar. The track is bold, it is honest, and unapologetic, as it captures the female rage in its long overdue outburst. If you are in a situation like the one in the song, this song will hold up a mirror to you and show you what you are worth.
ELDR - Defender (KJS Remix)
Ethereal vocals layered with intense, introspective beats, ‘Defender (KJS Remix)’ by ELDR will leave you in awe with its cinematic soundscapes. The instrumentation applied in the track is kept minimal, with lo-fi beats, swirling, atmospheric guitars, and heartbeat like rhythms. This allows the vocals, which sound floaty and otherworldly, to drive the track throughout. Lyrically the song alludes to the role of the protector that we often take up when in love, where we want to defend and keep the other person safe and sound as much as our abilities permit us. The song is an interesting listening experience in everything that it is.
Genevieve - Joseph
Tracking memory, loss, and grief, ‘Joseph’ by Genevieve is a powerful song that makes us think of the people in our life who fade slowly because of time, but who we etch into our memories to keep them alive. The soundscape of the song is heavily characterised by deep, sharp synths with generous touches of reverb. This creates an atmospheric, and thereby an immersive sound. Genevieve dedicates the song to her father, and she brings in the dual nature of loss, wherein on one side we grapple with the familiar and on the other the uncertainty that comes with illness.
Vanessa Marie King - Estoy tan orgullosa de ti
Gentle, warm piano notes beginning the track, ‘Estoy tan orgullosa de ti’ by Vanessa Marie King is a song that screams hope, light, and all that is good and right about the world. The instrumentation in the song isn’t overtly complex, and this allows the message of the song to remain the highlight of the track. The vocals are powerful, bright and full of passion and emotion, and this gives the song a dramatic feel. The song is Spanish, and it might be a language that you don’t understand, but honestly the song transcends language barriers and the warmth of the song wraps your heart and soul.
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