In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we have MRRRDaisy and more!
MRRRDaisy - “In Your Light”
MrrrDaisy, a Ghanaian-Spanish journalist, A&R, publicist, graphic and web designer, and founder of Music Arena Gh and ViViPlay, has been a pivotal figure in discovering music worldwide — and on his own latest single, “In Your Light”, the brings the very best of the synth pop sound; from the low, powerful basses to the wafty vocals, there is polish and expertise that rings through every bar of this song. From the sampling work in the beat that manifests in the form of a gentle guitar lick, to the well-written and spaced out chorus parts, every bit of this song makes for an engaging, energetic listen from start to finish. Check out the track here!
Joshua Pearlstein - “Wandering Degenerate”
Joshua Pearlstein, an artist blending classic pop and disco, has been making waves from Atlanta to Boston; and on his latest single, "Wandering Degenerate," he brings his sound design to the limelight. The track features deep bass synths and gentle background pads, leading into rich vocal harmonies that sound deep and layered. The production, mixing dance and modern pop influences, elevates the track’s energy to a proper shuffle dance tempo. With a precise mix and creative sound design, "Wandering Degenerate" easily remains a polished, engaging number that hooks listeners from start to finish. Take a listen to the track here!
Sarah Rose - “Making of Us”
Sarah Rose, an award-winning artist from the UK’s South Coast, blends dreamy pop with singer-songwriter sensibilities, delivering live performances to look forward to; gaining recognition from BBC Introducing Solent, Countryline Radio, and Amazing Radio just to name a few. Her latest single, “Making of Us”, is a sugar-sweet, endearing melody that weaves itself into engaging percussion, and clean, unfiltered singing from Sarah. As guitars melt into the wafty, reverted background, Sarah makes full, smart use of the soundstage to bring forth a heartfelt, gentle listen that is sure to leave a deep impression — and I mean that in the best ways; check out the track here!
Concrete Disco - “Running”
Concrete Disco, a high-octane live act formed in 2010, has built a dedicated following with performances at Glastonbury Festival and The Roundhouse, supporting acts like Deadmau5 and Modestep — and they bring their electronica-infused pop sound to their latest single, “Running”. Bring it, they do— with gritty, textured basses down low and the plucked strings up top — the articulate, clean drumming to keep things moving like clockwork — and the straight, well-written vocal melodies to go with. The emotive impact is real with this track, with a no-nonsense approach to the delivery that makes it an instant smash hit. Take a listen here!
Richie Harrison - “Best You’ve Had”
UK based up and coming pop artist, Richie Harrison, brings a blend of old, warm synthwave and euro dance influences to his sound — often seamlessly lending one into the other, and bending genres like he invented them. After singles like Unseen Queen and A Brighter Day, he now presents his latest single, “Best You’ve Had” — an elegant presentation of minimalistic electronic music mixed in with pop that brings together the best of his percussion-heavy, vocoder-esque vocal processed sound that add texture, dimension and personality. The pace is just right, the energy just about awesome, and the execution is quirky, engaging, and most of all, distinctive in just the right ways. Take a listen to the track here!
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