LITM Pop Picks this week features stylish and cinematic tracks as well as grounded, earthy melodies that will make your playlist pop and your day better. So experience the works of Deigo Federico, Michael Ellery, TY Avery, Jessica Turner, Joshua Woo, Justin Mola and Archie Ray!
Diego Federico - Cold
Diego Federico has brought us a cinematic and expansive sound that you can lose yourself in with their latest release “Cold”. Diego packs a punch of fiery angst and passion into every vocal and lyric, and this track's synth-driven instrumental lets the singing take centre stage. This track is also incredibly polished in its production and has a style and flow to its rhythm that is infectious and keeps you coming back for more. I loved every second of this song and think Deigo Federico is an artist who needs more love, so go check them out today!
Michael Ellery, TY Avery, Jessica Turner - Save Me
Michael Ellery has collaborated with TY Avery and Jessica Turner to bring us an old-school conscious Pop Rap track that comes at you in waves with their latest collaborative construction “Save Me”. The spine of this song is the unrelentingly flowy and intense rap verses that are occasionally broken up by incredibly angelic singing. This song also builds upon itself as it progresses and climaxes in an epic crescendo that will send chills down your spine. This collaboration needed to happen and the outcome is a mastercraft of Pop Rap that you must go give a listen to and add to your playlists!
Joshua Woo - Wings
Joshua Woo has come out swinging with a brilliantly enchanting and ambient track that will have you thoroughly encaptivated with their latest release “Wings”. This song is driven by a punchy melody on keys and the sharp tone of the synths lend themselves to create a vivid atmosphere. The vocal performance on this track is simply sublime and plays with the soundscape very well. Combined with the tiny injections of techno and cyberpunk-esque sounds this song has complex and meticulously crafted perfection. So go check it out today and add it to your playlists, while we eagerly await what he puts out next!
Justin Mola - Better Days
Justin Mola has poured their heart and soul into their latest release “Better Days”. This song has a subdued and laid-back beat on its instrumental, which is primarily driven by synths and this backing does a great job fulfilling its role in the soundscape while Justin’s vocals steal the show. The controlled and emotive vocal performance on this track is Justin showing off his chops and the songwriting is touching with its themes and poetry. This artist is truly talented and their music is sure to make waves within the mellow indie pop niche, so go check them out!
Archie Ray - End of the Line
Archie Ray has brought us a track that is warm and full of delectable sunny energy with their latest offering “End of the Line”. This song is mostly driven by Archie and his acoustic guitar with a healthy support structure made up of synths, bass and drums leading to a well-crafted and well-rounded sound. The vocals are full of life and the songwriting is earnest without being afraid to be vulnerable, making this track pure art. Archie Ray is an artist you must have in your playlist so go give his work a listen and thank me later!
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