This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you emotive electronic pop tracks, cyberpunk tracks, and more. The list features artists Olie N., Purwien & Kowa, Pavel Ishanov, and more.
Olie N. - CONTROL
With rhythms that move away from earthly sounds and take on the shape of worlds unknown, ‘CONTROL’ by Olie N. will have you deeply engrossed in its cyberpunk sounds. The instrumentation leans towards a galactic groove through its use of broody, intense synths that move through the song in a deeply pulsating rhythm. Lyrically, the song is evidently about the idea of control, but on paying attention to the lines, the theme appears to be way more layered. It's about the idea of learning the games behind the idea of control at the hands of another person, and finding a way to subvert all of that, and coming on top.
Purwien & Kowa - Concorde
Synths and beats that make you think of intergalactic spaces and atmospheres, ‘Concorde’ by Purwien & Kowa will have you feeling nostalgic about the electronic music scene of the yesteryears. The synth arrangement is intense, and takes up tones of mystery, enigma, and thrill. The song has been created in such a manner that its rhythms will make you want to groove and move to it, but at the same time you will feel a need to pay attention to what it is saying. Give it a listen, for it really is one of those kinds of sonic experiences that stays with you long after the last synth beat plays out.
Pavel Ishanov - The Star of Love
Starting off with immensely emotive guitars, ‘The Star of Love’ by Pavel Ishanov proves, as ever, that love and music truly have no language. The instrumentation is characterised by ethereally beautiful piano progressions, intense basslines that ground the song, and soft yet powerful drum patterns. Pavel’s vocals are brimming with emotion and vulnerability, and a rich sense of wisdom. The guitar solo towards the end of the song feels like a wrap-up that the stunning track deserves. With luxurious instrumentation that give you rich, dense textures to savour, and vocals thick with depth and emotion, this song carries its message to you without a need for you to know the language.
Stefanie Michaela - Let Me See The Real You
Woven with the joy, the brightness, and the vibrancy that colours us when we finally choose ourselves, ‘Let Me See The Real You’ by Stefanie Michaela is your new song of the summer. The instrumentation is very 2020s, and gives off the perfect tropical vibes, with its vibrantly layered pop melodies. Stefanie’s vocals showcase amazing skill, as they move across different pitch registers and consistently manage to hold onto the joyous, hopeful energies. The song lyrically will have you believing in yourself and your abilities and will push you to not give up – the song will make you see the real you.
Fading Yesterday - Catching Fire
Powerful, emotional, and honest, ‘Catching Fire’ by Fading Yesterday will have your heart racing and longing for all that life has got in store for you. The instrumentation takes on an electronic pop-rock sound, with intense drum patterns, roaring guitars, and of course the bridging and defining electronic beats. The beautiful lyrics give life to the song in terms of the vocals, and will have you in sheer disbelief as to what technology and talent can do together. The song might remind you of bands like ILLENIUM, owing to similar power-packed, emotional arrangements. Give it a listen and you will realise it is entirely impossible to not be addicted to it.
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