In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we have AF90 and more!
AF90 - “Buy My Art Before I Die”
AF90 blends David Bowie’s eclecticism with dance-pop influences, crafting boundary-pushing art-pop that is both familiar and refreshingly unique — and on their latest single, “Buy My Art Before I Die”, they present funky bass lines, innovative vocal presentation with their charismatic high-energy vocals that capture the attention of anybody listening with aplomb. With grand synths in the choruses and clean guitars dotting the verses, this song is a harmonious fusion of rock and soul styles that bring themselves together quite brilliantly. Wrap this up with a tight, wide mix and master and you have a definite ear worm — Take a listen to the track here!
TATE SEDAR - “Our Goodbye”
Featured on EDM.com and the EDC Las Vegas Virtual Rave-a-Thon, TATE SEDAR is making waves with his articulate style of electro and progressive house — and on his latest single, “Our Goodbye”, he brings his trademark atmospheric feel-good electronic dance music style to the headphone stand. With a gentle acoustic intro and filled with electrifying buildups and groovy, head-bobbing drops, this track is brimming with energy and drive throughout — and with some solid sound design, this track may as well be on repeat and you’d find it endlessly groovy and interesting. Take a listen to the track down below!
VRDA - “I’d Rather Grow Old (REMIX)”
A synth pop artist on the rise, VRDA has been making waves in the industry lately, with a bubbly, high-energy sound coupled with solidly sung relatable lyrics on her latest single, “I’d Rather Grow Old”, the remix; packaged into a high-tempo house avatar in this iteration of the song, this song nails the energy dynamic quite beautifully from start to finish. With a wide array of sounds making up the design and a solid, precise mix and master, this track builds and releases its energy in a manner that is very addictive — and before you know it, you’ll reach for the repeat. Take a listen to the track here!
Brooke Moriber - “So Do I”
Brooke Moriber, a native New Yorker with a “clarion voice” (Associated Press), has transitioned from Broadway to critically acclaimed country music — and on her latest single, “So Do I”, she brings a soulful midtempo country pop anthem that’s dotted with gentle drumming and acoustic guitars coupled with modern production in the wafty, wide reverbs, synths in the background and a very well-controlled vocal performance that fits right in with the rest of the ensemble. All in all, this track is effortless in its execution, and there’s much to appreciate about how this song comes together. Take a listen to the track here!
Hunter Sheridian - “A Mile Away”
Hunter Sheridan is a Canadian musician known for his introspective, soulful songwriting and warm melodies that create a euphoric atmosphere — and on his latest single, “A Mile Away”, he brings a sound alive with guitars, soulful vocals, and driving, groovy drumming — and combined with the synths in the background, there’s an ethereal, peaceful quality to this song that makes it the easygoing, heartfelt listen that is an immediate heartthrob. Coupled with clean guitars and some innovative production keeping the ensemble together throughout the track, there’s a lot to love about this song. Take a listen to the track here!
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