From tracks brimming with sensuality to tracks that speak of love and its loss, this edition of LITM Pop Picks takes you through the entire trajectory of all that love encompasses. The list features artists The New Citizen Kane, Zodiak, Harlow Reign, and more.
The New Citizen Kane - San Diego
A song for the summer that is here, The New Citizen Kane’s latest track ‘San Diego’ with shimmering synths and emotive lyrics is sure to have you grooving along to its tune. Kane Michael Luke, who is the voice and genius behind The New Citizen Kane, tells a story of love, loss and the longing through this synthpop single. The track has a lush soundscape that you can immerse yourself in as you drive down the roads in your city, thinking of the one you loved and lost in that place. Having a film-like air about it, the song is one that starts gently and then ends having created an emotional impact.
Zodiak - One Kiss
An emotional guitar riff starting off the track, ‘One Kiss’ by Zodiak balances sensuality with emotional depth perfectly. The beginning riffs layer with swirling synths and vulnerable vocals, which give the song an intoxicating vibe.The vocals shift between airy, high pitches in the chorus to significantly lower pitches in the verses, adding to the sensual nature of the song. The tempo of the song is just right, without leaning towards an overly slow or overly fast pace, which helps maintain the essence of the song effectively. You’ll be left wanting for more from Zodiak once you give this track a listen.
Harlow Reign - Wicked Game
Doing complete justice to the original while giving it her own distinct touch, Harlow Reign’s ‘Wicked Game’ maintains the haunting nature of the song while giving it a modern pop touch. Layering synths with the iconic guitar riff, Reign makes you view the song the way in a very different way. Reign gives the song a feminine perspective which makes you read the song in another way. Making the already iconic song even more iconic through her take on it, Reign’s melancholy dripping vocals showcase both her skills and emotional range. You should absolutely give this one a listen to revisit a favourite and see what else it can be.
Vacant Shores - Palimpsest
Drawing you into its dreamy, ethereal soundscape, Vacant Shores’ ‘Palimpsest’ with its musical arrangement will have you feeling like you’re being lifted to a different dimension. The synths and the beats are so beautifully and masterfully clevered that they keep you engaged till the end without feeling too overpowering. The layers maintain a sense of calm and gentleness throughout. The arrangement is tightly controlled and yet feels perfectly free flowing, which is a sign of thoughtfulness poured into the song. That reason alone should convince you to listen to the song and let yourself be filled with a sense of tranquility.
LiMaVii - The Union of Souls
Dramatic piano layers starting off the track which are then layered with a slow drum pattern, ‘The Union of Souls’ by LiMaVii is a track brimming with sensuality. The song is almost meditative with its carefully controlled breathy vocals and steady instrumentation which doesn't try to stray too far through the duration of it. The song, through LiMaVii’s ethereal vocals, talks about twin flames and the connection of two souls, making the song a greatly spiritual one. Bringing in meditation and spirituality to a song that is sensual at its core, the song is surely a unique production and thus, one that deserves a listen.
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