In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we have Arelle Tones and more!
Arelle Tones - “Move 2”
Arelle Tones is a Denver, Colorado-born artist who blends his Nigerian roots with invigorating, calm, and summery flows, who first captured attention on KS1075 FM — and on his latest single, “Move 2”, he brings the cool, calm summery breeze to the fore with his downtempo, mellow sound that’s bristling with variety in the production, while the vocals make a feast of the beat that’s underneath. From start to end, this song shines with an energy and aura that’s simply unmistakable, and with a tight mix that keeps the elements together quite well, this track is a winner. Take a listen to the track here!
Julia Klot - “Lie”
NYC-based artist Julia Klot crafts soulful pop melodies infused with rock, funk, and jazz, delivering a peppy, zesty brand of pop music that would remind you of the good times — and on her latest single, “Lie”, she makes use of her varied production inspirations to present a varied pop sound that takes pages out of blues, jazz and soft pop rock to present a sound that’s peppy, and energetic. The vocal delivery is expressive and executed superbly, while the pianos and brasses in the background infuse this track with a good bit of pizzazz to brighten up your day. Take a listen to the track here!
Boey - “Breathe”
Boey is a London-based singer-songwriter from Ipoh, Malaysia, blending his classical roots with pop and adult contemporary music, creating emotive songs that come with powerful messages — and on his latest single, “Breathe”, he crafts a delightful, soulful guitar ballad that makes for the perfect foundation to the track. Boey’s vocals are powerful, smooth and engaging, as he draws you into his deeply introspective songwriting, delivering his lines with punch and panache. The ensemble comes together quite beautifully with the strings and the dollops of reverb in the background, making this track a quick favorite for good. Check out the track here!
Brett Matthews - “Lucky Ones”
Originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Brett Matthews brings a fresh and soulful approach to Americana, blending influences from RnB to Country to create melancholic songs that would remind one of LANY — and on his latest single, “Lucky Ones”, he brings forth a delightfully paced track that, with its rhythms and energetic pop production, paints a beautiful sunset melody with themes of love, hope and positivity. The production plays perfect support to the delightful vocal performance as the motifs and melodies translate excellently. All in all, a winner of a track! Check out the track here:
Talking Violet - “Scatterbrains”
Talking Violet, a Windsor, Ontario-based band, blends shoegaze, grunge, alternative rock, and dream-pop to create lush, ethereal soundscapes, and on their latest single, “Scatterbrains”, they present a peppy, energetic pop rock sound with elements of shoegaze, punk and pop rock, and grunge to paint a beautiful canvas of energy and sound. The vocal performance is delightful with a shimmer of dreaminess to it, and the presentation is excellent overall — with the ensemble coming together in quite the heartwarming way. To top it all off, the mix is wide and energetic, highlighting the drumming performance and the layered guitar presentation. Check out the track here:
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