LITM Pop Picks Featuring Juliana Hale, *COPE., Cormac and More!

This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings to you electronic pop, songs with themes rarely dealt with, and songs that echo everlasting questions. The list features artists Juliana Hale, *COPE., Cormac, and more.

Juliana Hale - Skin and Bones

Blending pop and dance elements, ‘Skin and Bones’ by Juliana Hale is under the catchy tunes, a deeply vulnerable track. The song deals with Hale’s struggle with chronic illness, and thereby, deals with themes that are rarely talked about, when it absolutely should be. Vocally, Hale is extremely proficient and potent in conveying the years of pain, and the vocals are in no way subtle and are therefore full of raw emotions. Hale is brave in documenting her story, her pain through this song, and in doing so she has offered a medium through which other people with similar experiences can feel seen. 

*COPE. - No Request

With textures that are simply magnetic, ‘No Request’ by *COPE. will have you under its spell in no time. The song blends electronic pop and dance pop alongside hip-hop, creating the perfect recipe for the best energies on the dance floors. There are multiple layers in the song musically, and this brings about a dense, rich texture. There is also a sultry, flirty vibe going around in the song which is contributed by the vocals, and this brings in a fun energy to the track. The song is infectious, it is irresistibly catchy and you simply won’t be able to get the song out of your head from the first listen alone. 

Cormac - Perfect 

Starting off with a beautifully gentle electric guitar, ‘Perfect’ by Cormac is a swoon worthy Christmas-sy cover of the original track. The thing with this cover is that Cormac significantly adds a lot of his own to it, and makes it something that maintains the beauty of the original while managing to add on to that beauty. Cormac’s vocals are so very calming and soothing, making it a song perfect for unwinding. With ethereal backing harmonies, the song stays true to all the Xmas songs that we know. With its subtle jingles, shimmering guitars, among other typical elements, this song has every potential to be your new favourite Christmas track.

Violet Whimsey - what happened to our love?

A solid acoustic guitar riff starting off the track, ‘what happened to our love?’ by Violet Whimsey asks questions that we might have all had and some point or the other, with our hearts that are prone to breaking. The song is brooding, reflective as it recounts the love when it was beautiful and one that you saw going a long way, which turned into a love that left you with a bucketful of questions that you have no answers to. Whimsey’s vocals in the chorus section is layered which deepens the brooding nature of the questions she asks. Emotionally raw and vulnerable, you might just find a shoulder in this track. 

Trueclaw - The Ones Remembered

With haunting hums starting off the track, ‘The Ones Remembered’ by Trueclaw will have you quickly and undoubtedly mesmerised by the vocals. The vocals are simply a pure showcase of skill and emotion. The song, genre wise, dominantly lies in the electronic pop genre. Contrary to a large stack of electronic pop tracks, this song is deeply emotive, expressing pain that will reach through your heart. The editing of the vocals in the chorus section brings in a very magnetic sound to the track. Emotionally intense, this song will appeal to both electronic pop lovers as well as those who like their electronic pop songs to have immense depth. 

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LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks, with pieces from Tomato Soup and more!

This week’s edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks features pieces from Tomato Soup and more!

Tomato Soup - “Half Evil”

Tomato Soup is Denver’s most imaginative indie folk rock band, blending heartfelt storytelling with infectious energy — and on their latest single, “Half Evil”, they bring a warm, welcoming sound coming through quite nicely with the female vocals. The guitars are articulate and lively, and the drumming is spirited and energetic — with the harmonies forming a beautiful wall of sound that’s sure to keep you hooked. Rounding out this performance is a supple mix and master that preserves the warmth of the sound amazingly — making for a beautiful listen. Check out the track here!

Paul Thompson - “The Clocks Went Back”

Paul Thompson is a singer and songwriter based in the United Kingdom, who has a penchant for gentle, winding music — blending hopeful and introspective themes in his latest single, “The Clocks Went Back”, Paul weaves a beautiful story with the pianos, the guitars, and their soulful singing. The whole track has a very easy-listen quality, with thoughtful songwriting and production that makes it truly stand out. Couple this with a wide, clear mix that gives each instrument its much-deserved space, and you have a cracker of a track. Take a listen to the track here!

Elizabeth Winterbourne - “Salem”

Elizabeth is a New York–based singer-songwriter whose heartfelt blend of Americana, pop, and rock captures the raw beauty of the human experience — and on her latest single, “Salem”, she takes us on a journey that’s filled with energy and soul. Be it the quirky percussion, or the well-produced basses and guitars, she lays a solid foundation to the track rather early — and tops the charm off with choirs, pads, and synths that fill up the sonic space quite beautifully. The energy brings a whole high once the choruses step in, elevating this track to a level unprecedented. All in all, a winner! Check out the track here:

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