In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we have WSTN, Leonie Sherif and more!
WSTN - “Conversation Ended”
The artist avatar of singer and composer Katie Weston, WSTN’s been making waves in the industry with her debut single, “Conversation Ended”, amassing over 10.000 plays on streaming platforms in the matter of days; and for good reason! Going the high-energy synth pop route on this release, WSTN successfully blends her vocals into a grove that keeps the dancers on their feet from start to end, progressing steady with hard-hitting kicks and potent low-end. The atmosphere is made up by pianos and synths with their wafty dancehall reverbs, overall making for a rather entertaining and engaging listen. Check the track out here!
Leonie Sherif - “VENUS”
Leonie Sherif, an East London/Essex born singer-songwriter, brings an eclectic blend of alternative and commercial electro RnB, inspired by 90's icons like Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Madonna; with her latest atmospheric pop-RnB track "VENUS" embodying the essence of her debut fragrance from Sense’N’ By Sherif, there’s a lot to like about this song. From the downtempo, relaxed production paired with gritty, textured low-end and Leonie’s high-energy vocals and harmonies, the atmosphere quickly fills up with good vibes as the song comes on, and remains unwavering till the very end. With a tight, focused mix, this one is sure to get you moving and grooving. Take a listen here!
Tartan Army ’24 - “We Are The Tartan Army”
Formed of the talents of Andrew Oliver and Guy Fforde, Tartan Army ’24 blends the very best of Scottish and Welsh folk music with engaging electronic dance music elements on their latest single, “We Are The Tartan Army” — from the bagpipes and other winds in the intro to the stadium chants that make for some great, festive energy throughout the runtime of the track, this track makes light work of sounding grand, tall and imposing yet enjoyable. With the gentle rises and releases in energy, “We Are The Tartan Army” has all it takes to be an electronic pop banger, and then some more. Take a listen to the track here!
The Ninth Empire - “Summer”
An expert at keeping his identity a secret, The Ninth Empire is a pop/punk outfit that blends electronic elements, creating enjoyable numbers through his music — and on his latest single, “Summer”, he brings in aspects of Ibiza house music, with the bold, thick basses; blending it with a pop/electro/deep house sound to create a catchy, infectious number that has enough atmpsherer to make you feel like you’re listening to the thing live — while his vocals are very well-executed, and melodically just the right thing to scratch the itch in your ear this fine day. There’s also much to appreciate about the song design with the percussion, and it all comes together for something very fun! Check it out here:
Parmy Dhillon - “India”
Parmy Dhillon is a versatile Melbourne-based singer-songwriter known for his ability to captivate audiences, whether performing solo with an acoustic guitar or leading his full band — and on his latest single, “India”, he delivers heartfelt melodies mixed in with fun instrumental elements that take inspiration from all over the world; rather nicely capturing the essence of the subcontinent in his sound, Parmy pulls it off rather elegantly when it comes to his lyrical content, keeping it simple and direct, but undeniably charming. The middle of the song is marked by a fun, energetic brass part that instantly bring a smile to the listener; overall, class act! Take a listen here:
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