This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you texture laden tracks to indiepop tracks that pull you into a dreamy world, and more. The list features artists Tulegon, Mortal Prophets, Cathleen Ireland, and more.
Tulegon - All the world’s dreams
With sombre vocal riffs and synths starting off the track, ‘All the world’s dreams’ by Tulegon is a song that will entrance you with beautifully crafted textures. The instrumentation seems to be influenced by European folk traditions, and bringing this together with contemporary pop elements, the song achieves something truly unique. The track is a lyrical beauty, with poetic lyrics showcasing great depths that will drown you in its earnest vulnerabilities. The vocals also showcase great emotionality and perfectly capture the depth and sombreness of the essence of the track. If pop songs that stray from the norms is something that you enjoy, then you must absolutely give this one a listen.
Mortal Prophets - mad girls love song (sylvia plath)
Drawing you into its trance-like world, ‘mad girls love song (sylvia plath)’ by Mortal Prophets feels like falling through colours and lights in slow motion. Starting off with short synth notes and vocals drenched in reverb, the song does not try to be subtle with what it’s trying to achieve. The layered vocals give off an ethereal effect that is hard not to absolutely feel drawn towards. The song has some likeness to the discography of Cockteau Twins, owing to similar musical textures and production choices. Give this one a listen and you will definitely thank yourself for doing so.
Cathleen Ireland - Coastin’
With bright synths starting off the track, ‘Coastin’’ by Cathleen Ireland is your song of the summer. The instrumentation is simple, uncomplicated and yet manages to create a groove that will definitely have you moving. There is no way that the song’s rhythms won’t hook itself onto your mind. Ireland’s vocals perfectly complement the easy, breezy vibe of the song and take it further. The song will pull you out of any gloom and doom that you might find yourself in and will do it well. Absolutely give this song a listen if you’re looking to step into a gleeful, vibrant summer this year.
James Mayes - Mistakes
Gentle, melancholic piano notes laying start to the track, ‘Mistakes’ by James Mayes is a song that will ask you to reflect and recognise the parts of your life you are afraid to confront. The instrumentation builds gently and then takes on a grand, cinematic sound, signalling peaks in the emotionality of the song. The song moves between gentle instrumental elements to grand and loud sounds, showcasing moments of reflections and acceptance. Lyrically the song is honest and vulnerable, and talks about the repercussions of mistakes and how we can accept it and make changes. The shift that comes in the last section of the track, you will not see coming and it will have you mindblown.
The Confederation - Bad Wiring
Starting off with a sound that will have you immediately hooked to the track, ‘Bad Wiring’ by The Confederation exudes magnetism in every note. The song showcases 2010s to early 2020s pop energy, with its groovy rhythms, slick guitar lines and dynamic percussion. The song constantly does something different with its layers, bringing in dynamicity and leaving out monotony. There are many shifts, but all of them come together beautifully. The vocals reflect the fun, vibrant energy of the instrumentation. It is hard not to absolutely fall in love with the track's notes and rhythms, and you should willingly, helplessly let yourself fall for it.
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