This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you romantic synthpop, layered tracks with heavy thematics, and much more. The list features artists Shi-N0bi, teenatown, Heddy Edwards, and more.
Shi-N0bi - Darkness to Light (Thank you for being there)
Modern synthpop intertwined with an emotionality that’s bound to wrap around your heart, ‘Darkness to Light (Thank you for being there)’ by Shi-N0bi is about finding that one person at long last. The instrumentation is bright, vibrant and feels like a celebration, which is quite reflective of the thematics of the song itself. There is a beautiful sort of ebb and flow in the pace of the song, building up and shedding layers depending upon what the vocals want to do at sections. The vocals are as vibrant as the instrumentation itself, loud and clear in their expression of emotion. It’s simply hard not to fall for this song helplessly in all the beauty that it holds and expresses.
teenatown - the night
Encapsulating the high that governs falling in love with someone, ‘the night’ by teenatown is the kind of song that will have you dreaming and imagining such a night for yourself. The instrumentation is beautifully layered, in a way that reflects the slow intentional building and the cathartic release that comes with the process of falling for someone. Vocals combined with delightful, pristine harmonies come together splendidly and heighten the exuberance of the emotions that are being captured. The lyrics make use of beautiful wordplay, allowing you to picture the story like a movie in your mind. Capturing an evergreen emotion that one will find relatable no matter where or when they are listening, this song deserves a spot on your playlist.
Heddy Edwards - The other side of town
Starting off with tones that reflect an intensity, a shedding of illusions, ‘The other side of town’ by Heddy Edwards is a song situated within the workings of society and the way that people find themselves caught in between those workings. The instrumentation is cinematic, building note by note, and bringing together interesting layers to create a truly atmospheric sonic experience. The song is dense and doesn’t try to be subtle about it as it tackles themes of class divisions that deeply colour society and the psychological implications of the same on the minds of the people. A musical brilliance and a thematically potent song, this song through its powerful narrative storytelling makes compelling points that forces you to pay attention.
Joshua Pearlstein - Wanna Dance
Upbeat, vibrant, and oh so groovy, ‘Wanna Dance’ by Joshua Pearlstein does not play around with its title and makes sure it lands. Electrifying beats come together to create a jagged, slightly distorted production that offers the perfect kind of groove which is both inviting and restless. The song will pull any gloom that you might be feeling, right from its roots, with its thumping, pounding rhythms and Pearlstein’s absolutely rich, utterly charming vocals which embody the energy of someone who’s here to have a great time. This is a song that is confident in what it wants to do and ends up doing just that without any playing around.
Logan Taylor - CLIMB
Gentle and inviting piano notes starting off the track, ‘CLIMB’ by Logan Taylor makes use of super interesting layers creating a sonic experience that won’t leave your mind for a long time. No section of the song moves without bringing in something new within the musical thread, which makes for a listening experience that constantly has you feeling excited for what’s to come. Despite the many different mixing of layers, the song still manages to maintain a relaxed mood through a relaxed and smooth flow. With a truly unique musicality, this song is here to claim the spot of your next favourite.
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