This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you pop energy reminiscent of 2010s, to sombre piano driven ballads, and genre bending tracks that will remain unforgettable. The list features artists props, Cargo G, and Wild Horse.
props - headphones on (chainsaw song)
Putting you on a bandwagon and taking you to mid 2010s pop scene right from the first note, ‘headphones on (chainsaw song)’ by props will have you absolutely hooked, and you better take our word for it. Start to finish, the song is composed of a solid feel good energy that will have you moving to its beats without a care as to who’s watching you or not. Highlighting the power that music has in our lives, where a good song can pull the gloom in your life right from the roots, this song completely manages to embody that power.
Cargo G - Chrome heart
Sombre piano notes starting off the song, ‘Chrome heart’ by Cargo G is a raw, vulnerable track highlighting the journey one takes when walking away from someone you thought you’d have forever. Cargo G’s vocals take you into another dimension. Full of emotion, full of honesty, not to mention immense skill, the vocals truly ground the song in the brilliance that it is. The last bit of the song introduces layered vocals and lush sound textures, bringing in an emotional peak before the last note of the song plays out. Hauntingly melodic and beautiful, this one will have you staring at the window and flipping pages through your memories.
Wild Horse - Don’t Wait
Upbeat and groovy, ‘Don’t Wait’ by Wild Horse is the kind of song that will have your attention from the start to the very last note. The song brings together quite a few genres, like indie-pop, funk rock, and retro Brit rock energy. This blend makes for an interesting sound, something that’s rarely found in the music released today. The textures in the song are airy and yet intimate. The song shifts in its pace from verse to chorus and then the bridge, keeping the song engaging throughout. Lyrically the song captures the longing and yearning that comes with young love that more often than not burns out. For everything that it is, this song absolutely deserves a place on your playlist.
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