This LITM Pop Picks takes you through silky arrangements and punchy instrumentation with it’s latest tracks from the artists Særa, Pascal Brochu and OBLIK OBLOKI.
1. Særa - bathtubs & cigarettes
If you’re in the mood for a soothing candle-lit, late-night lounge in the tub, this would be the perfect song to set the mood. The Budapest-based indie artist takes you through silky passages with gentle instrumentation - a warm, bouncy bassline, glassy guitars, shimmering synth tones alongside buttery vocals that just melt into the soundscape. The overall vibe is calming and drifty, with loopy shapes and visuals being evoked, and the mix blends both, a compact, airtight space with a wide open one, giving you that cosy me-time experience. Definitely a track to not miss, check it out here-
2. Pascal Brochu – No Hard Feelings
Pascal Brochu’s latest track ‘No Hard Feelings’ blends a euphoric headrush with feel-good vibes, creating a treat for indie music listeners. The song sits somewhere in the indie pop-rock sphere with punchy instrumentation, including a viscous bassline, glassy atmospheric dips from the synths, and beats that anchor you to the track. The vocals perfectly complement the arrangement with a dense timbre and airy mix. The subtle guitar entries here and there add great contrast to the thickness of the soundscape while adding a shimmering sprinkle of icing on top. This is one song that’s aurally and texturally satisfying. Beyond being a great track, it also carries an uplifting message with its “Life’s too short for bitterness” theme.
3. OBLIK OBLOKI - Back to the Start
Another foot-tapping track on the list is OBLIK OBLOKI’s ‘Back to the Start’. The artist plays around with several elements of the song, creating variation and thereby carving out its own niche. The song changes rhythm, keeping your interest and building a bit of tension to make the really groovy spots hit harder. The track is pretty experimental in terms of melody and texture as well, using whimsical synth tones that fit right into the soundscape and work with the tone set by the arrangement. It’s also unpredictable with its next move, keeping you on your toes—just when you think the track is done, it springs up again, turning the mood and direction upside down.
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