In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we have Stephanie Rodd and more!
Stephanie Rodd - “Worth It”
Stephanie Rodd is a singer-songwriter and actor hailing from the south of France, blending influences from French and Italian varieties with a passion for Anglo-Saxon culture, soul, jazz, and pop — and on her debut single, “Worth It”, she carries messages of love, self-discovery and acceptance. Forming the build-up to her upcoming EP release, this track blends neo-soul and jazz with lo-fi elements quite expertly, with the bright pianos and her powerful, soulful vocals forming the emotional punch on this track. There’s atmosphere and ambience for days, and the mood of the track is simply magnetic, for the lack of a better term. Take a listen to the track here!
Franck Rapp - “It’s Time”
A musician whole styles transcend the conventional boundaries of genre and style, Franck Rapp shines in his ability to compose and write emotionally powerful music, speaking language through his instruments; and on his latest single, “It’s Time”, he blends his passionate creativity with easygoing, charming vocals that set themselves apart with their delivery, and harmonies. As we move towards the choruses of the track, we’re put into an undeniably groovy energy with the warm retro synths, while the gentle plucked guitars in the verses keep us company. The mix is tight, and the execution superb — check out the track here!
10 Billion Lost - “Gave Up On Me”
A retro-futuristic synthwave duo , 10 Billion Lost bring the charm of the synths of the old world, blending it with modern production techniques and their creativity to create magic on their records — and on their latest single, “Gave Up On Me”, they bring a charming, engaging sound punctuated with the retro drum kits, the powerful low-end, and their sound design that accommodates the vocals perfectly. The hook sections have a gentle swell of energy, and there’s much to appreciate about the mixing and the master, which lend the track a whole load of punch and poise. Take a listen to the track here!
zukrassverliebt - “Rosarot”
Formed of Michael and Manuel Mentz, artist outfit zukrassverliebt pride themselves on a high-energy synth pop sound, manifesting into their latest single, “Rosarot” — a dance-worthy number from start to end, the energy of this track really gets you in the groove with not at all much effort. There’s variety in the sound design, polish in the execution, and finesse in the mixing and mastering. The percussion plays quite the star here too, with an engaging dance rhythm that is sure to keep you thoroughly entertained. All in all, a winner of a track! Take a listen to it here:
Jenny Räisänen - “The Rain Is Not Far”
Jenny Räisänen is a Finnish singer-songwriter based in Ireland, celebrated for her emotive indie pop style intertwining elements of folk, rock, soul, and blues, highlighted by her powerful vocal interpretations. On her latest single, “The Rain Is Not Far”, she brings poignant piano melodies, slow, wafting harmonies and couples it with her powerful delivery to create excellent atmosphere right from the start of the song. The track incorporates orchestral elements like the strings to create emotive impact, and the result is a deep, meaningful listen that captures the mind of the listener — couple that with the basses and the drumming and you have something quite excellent. Take a listen here!
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