This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you beautiful indie pop-rock, lively country-folk, and more. The list features artists Ruut, Korda Korder, IRONA and more.
Ruut - Glimpse
With the gentlest of piano notes opening up the track, ‘Glimpse’ by Ruut feels like a free fall in slow motion, as you observe all and everything around you. The instrumentation’s build is what is truly phenomenal about the song – with a gentle start it moves into a lush, cinematic chorus section which marks the emotional rise and then back into a comparatively more stripped down verse section. The coming together of various instruments, guitars, pianos, of soft drum patterns, of the violin, gives the song such a larger than life quality. It will make you want to walk in the rain, as you think back to all that has been and think towards all that is to come.
Korda Korder - Edge Of The World
Shoegaze guitars introducing us to this ethereally beautiful track, ‘Edge Of The World’ by Korda Korder is the kind of song you play when you wish for a little slowing down. The guitars in the song are the biggest contributors to the overall mood and tone of the song – gentle yet balancing the right level of emotionality. The drum patterns give the song a grounding and paced up rhythm. The vocals in the song are so very soothing, and feel like a balm to ease the pain in our heart. Soft while carrying in it a hearty amount of emotion, this indie pop-rock song should definitely be on your playlists.
IRONA - Jack, Let's Go for a Walk (Cello Whisper)
Starting off with the deeply melancholic piano notes and a voice that asks questions that at some point rested in us too, ‘Jack, Let's Go for a Walk (Cello Whisper)’ by IRONA is a powerful narrative of self-claiming. The instrumentation consists of piano progressions, cello, violin, and the gentlest of percussion which ground the track. This amalgamation gives the song a grand, cinematic sound alongside the dense emotionality of the song. The vocals have immense range, as they traverse softness and raw power to translate those painful emotions. The conversational sections in the song give the song a very intimate sound, and makes it sound like it is looking into your heart and extracting words from there.
Layla Kaylif - Walks on Water
Making you think of a pleasant autumn day, ‘Walks on Water’ by Layla Kaylif feels like a warm cup of tea as you snuggle close to your loved one and watch the brown and red leaves swirl about outside the window. The song’s instrumentation takes on soft, emotive piano progressions, light synth notes, subtle percussion, all of which add to the light, airy nature of the song. The dual vocals in the song feels like a telling of a story from two perspectives, besides of course adding great texture to the song’ body. If you feel like you are in the mood for something slow, something soft and yet really beautiful, then this track should be your go-to option.
Firefly Search Party - Sing Me A Song
With a sweet country-folk sound going for it, ‘Sing Me A Song’ by Firefly Search Party is the kind of song that will pull you out of any gloom that you might be feeling with its delicate, vibrant rhythms. The instrumentation consists of fast-paced guitar strumming that is typical of a country and folk fused track, alongside dynamic drum patterns that work towards bringing in shifts in the song’s pace. The vocals are tremendously lively, and make you feel like you are a part of a celebration. The song feels like a celebration of life itself, while being accepting towards its impermanence.
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