In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we have In The Afterglow and more!
In The Afterglow - "Lives In Tandem”
In The Afterglow, the brainchild of British-Canadian producer Alfred Hermida, blends shoegaze, dreampop, and post-rock with AI-assisted creativity to craft ethereal and engaging music -- and on their latest single, "Lives In Tandem", they bring a lush, dreamy sound with reverbs that make you feel one with the music -- and all throughout, the instrumentation and the vocal performance shine with their superb execution, making for a warm, welcoming listen that is sure to keep you hooked. Couple with this a production that keeps swift pace and a mix that brings to the table great energy balance, and you have a winner -- take a listen to the track here!
Denise Marsa - "Don't Count Yourself Out Yet - Until Dawn Remix”
Denise Marsa is hailed as one of today's most unique indie-alt singer-songwriters, with her inspiring, hopeful music, standout melodies, and a voice that is sure to leave a mark -- and on her latest single, an Until Dawn Remix of "Don't Count Yourself Out Yet", she brings an energetic twist to her pop delivery, blending her vocals with a deep house style that rumbles deep, and hits hard. With excellent control in the deep, growling bass line, there's much to appreciate about the production here -- and we're fans of the energy that this song brings. This track scores high points on the energy and the infectious vibe it brings, rendering any dance floor irresistible. Take a listen to the track here!
Marshall Jacklin - “Jonathan”
Marshall Jacklin, a Toronto-based alternative artist, blends classical training with diverse influences to create a richly textured sound that captures the beauty of everyday life. On his latest single, "Jonathan", he presents a soulful piano ballad, that from start to finish, screams delicate, intricate and intimate -- from his beautiful vocal performance to the stellar piano arrangement, this song is the kind to settle you into a gentle breeze from the get go, only to never let you go; from the jazzy interjections of the piano to Marshall's gentle vocals and harmonies, this song moves forth as one cohesive unit, taking the listener along for the ride as they're treated to an atmosphere that is something quite special indeed. Check out the track here!
Frank Joshua - "Seedy Grammar"
Frank Joshua is no stranger to the studio -- with 36 releases in just over 3 years, he blends 80s singer-songwriter vibes with flashes of Electro Pop to create a vibe that is distinctly his -- and his latest single, "Seedy Grammar", takes that sound and grants it an evolution further, with his baritone voice playing excellently with the creamy electric guitars and the cinematic pads that bring a delicious atmosphere to the track. The drumming is precise and keeps pulse with much aplomb as Joshua's harmonies bring the track alive, making for an electric listen from start to finish. Take a listen to the track here!
Orbitchilla - "Head Over Heels"
Orbitchilla, a soulful musician, crafts deeply emotional melodies with her blend of electro and synth pop that takes a page out of the 80s and 90s music playbooks, creating fun and energetic pop tracks; and on her latest track, "Head Over Heels", she brings the groove of deep house together with the bouncy basses of the 00s to lay down a solid foundation to the track -- and when her processed vocals hit the ground running, the atmosphere moulds itself around her, as the synths in the background infuse a sense of fun and uptempo groove to the track. With a mix and master that holds everything together excellently, this is a track to listen to for sure. Take a listen to the track here!
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