LITM Pop Picks this week shine a spotlight on the hidden talents making waves in the Indie music scene featuring the talents of Mayday 13, Angela Aux, Love Me My Alien, Louisa and Talia Grace. So get ready to jump in and give yourself a dopamine rush with their music!
Mayday 13 - Spirits
Brian Hadley’s solo musical outfit “Mayday 13” is a real treasure trove of heartfelt pop music. On his track “Spirits” he brings all the emotion and soul you can fit into a song. Featuring a production dominated by electronically programmed instrumentation, the song uses its electronics to build a vast atmospheric soundscape. Singing about searching for a place of belonging the vocals are passionate and full of emotion that tugs on your heartstrings and won't let go. Opening on a steady drum beat that builds the foundation of this song, the song finds its groove very quickly and climaxes on a transcendent brass solo. “Spirits” is a true showcase of Brian’s talent and brings to you a truly elevating auditory experience.
Angela Aux - Pearly Gates
Angela Aux brings you all the goodness Pop music has to offer in his single “Pearly Gates”. The production of this song is true excellence as the soul of this song shines through from its first notes till its last. Angela really lets his voice and singing take the spotlight with this song and builds a wide landscape giving you pure sonic ecstasy. It is hard not to get lost in this song, so embrace the feelings “Pearly Gates” evokes in you and simply let the music fully flow through you and take control of your body. When you do that, you will find a song that reaches down to the depths of your heart and firmly plants itself in there forever!
Love Me My Alien - Stay Here Forever
“Stay Here Forever” by Love Me My Alien is relatable and familiar while daring to be progressive with its style. Bringing you all the hallmarks of a classic Pop song, the song opens on a beautiful piano arrangement quickly accompanied by acoustic guitars and enchanting vocals. Listening to this song feels like you are being embraced while the music breathes life into you. A song about not wanting to let go of true love, the song describes the quintessential fairytale partnership and the comfort you feel when you are in one. “Stay Here Forever” is beautifully expressive and you can’t listen to it without a smile on your face.
Louisa - Damn Bad Dream
“Damn Bad Dream” by Louisa is an energy-filled masterpiece that will punch you in the gut with how impactful they are. The beat of this production is excellent, its melodies instantly ingrain themselves in your mind and Louisa’s singing is powerful while remaining tender. A song about being crushed by your inner demons and how the self-doubt, insecurities and depression compound to the point that you feel like you are trapped in an endless loop of a nightmare, the lyrics of this track explore the more solemn experiences of life. Louisa has crafted a certified fresh bop with “Damn Bad Dream” and you will be doing yourself a favour by checking it out!
Talia Grace - Soliloquy
Radiating grace and beauty through its runtime Talia Grace’s “Soliloquy” is a melodic ballad that explores the relatable feeling of solitude. If ever you have felt alone even when you are surrounded by people; if you have ever felt disposable or simply like you don’t fit in “Soliloquy” will cut deep and the lyrics will resonate with your soul. The song is completely driven by its piano arrangement and Talia’s heartfelt singing and this arrangement gives the song a grounded and intimate feeling which is absolutely genius as this song is an exploration of some of the most vulnerable feelings anyone experiences. Ending on a hopeful note the song encourages you to not give up but to instead learn and grow. Talia Grace is immensely talented and goes to show her music some love starting with adding “Soliloquy” to your playlists!
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