LITM Pop Picks this week are the perfect accompaniment for the monsoon weather and a good cup of coffee that gets you in a reflective mood with their disarmingly laid-bakc ambience and rich songwriting. Experience the music of WickerMan, Blak Emoji, Neve Bowen, Erica Wexler and Sarantos
WickerMan - This Is What It Feels Like
WickerMan brings us a wonderful pop dream with his latest offering “This Is What It Feels Like”. This song is a wonderful exploration in laid-back ambiences with the instrumental bringing us smooth and airy beats that are incredibly relaxing to listen to and soothe your ears as you anticipate the vocals. With a perfect blending of Hip-hop and straight edge pop this song keeps you invested and engaged with the technically well executed verses immediately followed up by a pop vocal refrain. I loved listening to “This Is What It Feels Like” and so will you, so go check it out!
Blak Emoji - Fox Trap
Blak Emoji brings us a wonderful dark and bassy ambience with rolling beats with their latest release “Fox Trap“. This two minute instrumental experience is short but sweet and shows of the power and effectiveness a well structured instrumental beat can produce. The production of this track is airtight and every element of this tracks soundscape is crisp and stands out in the mix. Blak Emoji are perfectionists as not a single element of this track is wasted and the overally melody has a lot of depth and complexity despite driving itself through one motif. This song is remarkably unique and you must check it out!
Erica Wexler - Wildflowers
Erica Wexler brings us a gorgeous and soulful track whic hs emotions running high with her latest outing “Wildflowers”. The instrumental of this track is reminiscent of other soul-drive aand lyrically rich pop icons such as Adele or Amy Winehouse, with an ambience that is mostly driven by pianos and incredibly warm orchestral accoutrements. This creative choice also gives way for Erica’s vocals which absolutely steal the show with her amazing expression and control, leading to a listening experience that is remarkably organic. This song is earthy and grounded and a listening experience you must have for yourself, so go check it out!
Neve Bowen - Lifeline
Neve Bowen is back with her incredible artistry and pop aesthetic with her latest offering “Lifeline”. This trck which delves into themes of emotional support and feeling lost, like you need a lifeline ring incredibly resonant with most listeners. The production of this track is perfect with every element having a muted colour palette lending itself to build this track amazingly reflective soundscape which is perfect for a dusky evening. Neve’s vocals are amazing and full of expression and I loved listening to this track, so i highly recommend that you go check it out and give it a listen yourself!
Sarantos - No One Promised You a Good Life
Sarantos is back with his brutally honest and incredibly anthemic latest offering “No One Promised You a Good Life”. Opening on incredibly potent orchestral elements dominated by violins and organic instruments this track immediately has you anticipating the beginning of the verse. Sarantos’ vocals are warm and flush with emotive expression and he sings about the harshities and brutal truths about the ups and downs of life. This song is the perfect package with a potent and cohesive instrumentation, amazing vocal performances and a lyrically resonant theme and you owe it to yourself to go give this track a listen.
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