This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you bold tracks that will make you want to get up and seize the day and tracks that will feel like meditative trance. The list features artists TIAHN, Neska Rose, Maddy Carty, and more.
TIAHN - Woman (On My Own Terms)
Breaking away from stereotypes that are tied with the experience of womanhood, TIAHN’s ‘Woman (On My Own Terms)’ is a bold, unapologetic track that makes its presence felt with every note. Jagged guitar riffs, dynamic percussion, and keyboard driven beats give the track its unforgettable energy. TIAHN’s vocals are full of confidence and fierceness and perfectly complement the overall energy of the track. The song with its message of being your own person and not giving in to societal expectations while carving your own path, carves itself as a song that will make young girls feel empowered as they get ready to face the world.
Neska Rose - Bubbling!
Steeped in a retro feel, Neska Rose’s ‘Bubbling!’ is fun, it is witty and has a pop energy that will simply have you completely hooked. Saxophone notes paired with groovy electronic beats will take you back to the 90s pop scene. The lyrics are playful, as they express disappointment and insecurity experienced in a relationship. The track is bright, with infectious rhythms, and is a perfect angst filled summer song. A colourful blend of fun pop energy and a nostalgia for times gone by, this track with its unique characteristics and sound will have you coming back to it without a doubt.
Maddy Carty - Dark Circles
Heartfelt piano notes starting off the track, ‘Dark Circles’ by Maddy Carty sheds light on an experience that often goes unspoken, and that is one of the not so bright moments that come after becoming a new mother. Carty’s emotive vocals capture the difficult moments that all mothers quietly endure without a complaint because of the profound love they feel for their babies. The instrumentation is warm and the layered vocals help in heightening that sense of warmth. The song is an important one, as it can help all new mothers feel seen in the new journey of being a mother.
TEZ - When Our Worlds Collide
Bright guitars and drums bring a start to the TEZ’s ‘When Our Worlds Collide’ which is a track that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy and automatically put a smile on your face. The indie pop-rock track captures the feeling of love when your futures seem uncertain and yet clinging on to the hope that all will work out. The vocals are full of passion and warmth, and do perfectly well in capturing the yearning and longing that song tries to evoke. The sound texture is floaty, dreamy and makes you think of being by the sea with the colours in the sky changing shades.
Dane Anthony Swan - The Simple Things
With a soundscape that will have your ears perked right from the first note, Dane Anthony Swan’s ‘The Simple Things’ is layers you wouldn’t expect together and yet you wouldn’t want for it to be any other way. The pace is slow, like it’s building up towards something, and the haunting swooping beats help maintain that build up. There is a mysterious air about the song that is contributed by the vocals and eerie electronic beats. The track feels hypnotic, drawing you slowly into its atmosphere without being overpowering about it. Give this one a listen if you want a taste of something fresh and unexpected.
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