In this edition of LITM Pop Picks we showcase refreshing pop soundscapes from artists Cali Tucker, Napalm Bubblegum, Baggs, Jack Knox, and Jeffrey Chan.
Cali Tucker - Country Couture
Emerging country artist Cali Tucker has a rich musical legacy as the daughter of acclaimed recording artist LaCosta Tucker and niece of the legendary Tanya Tucker. Cali continues to captivate audiences, after making her mark as a finalist on Season 6 of The Voice, through her remarkable live performances and heartfelt original compositions. Her latest release, Country Couture, is inspired by her life split between the dazzling musical scene of Las Vegas and the tranquility of her family’s Nashville ranch. Embracing and celebrating both worlds, the song fuses the glitz of pop with the warmth of country. Laden with vibrant acoustic strums, lively beats, lush synths, and stirring riffs, the musical backdrop feels dynamic and uplifting. Cali’s smooth, arresting vocals soar and fall with impressive melodic range and intensity. Country Couture is a spirited, stunning release. Listen here!
Napalm Bubblegum - Entropic Horizon of Perfect Black Pixel
Plunge into the dark, dystopian, cyberpunk world of Napalm Bubblegum. Their music is a pulsing fusion of synth-punk, electro-pop, and electronic body music influences. Filled with speeding beats, iridescent synths, and alluring vocals, their songs narrate vivid stories about technology-fueled existentialism and futuristic dreamscapes. Entropic Horizon of Perfect Black Pixel, a standout single from the album Neon Nightmares & Vodka Dreams, transports you into a surreal story where life and death blur, multiple digital realities await, and a cybernetic rebellion ensues. Booming synth basslines, ominous melodic swells, urgent pounding beats, and industrial atmospherics sprawl across an expansive sonic landscape. Layered, futuristic vocals add an unforgettable thrill, pulling listeners deeper into the sound. With crystal-clear, seamless production, Entropic Horizon of Perfect Black Pixel is a gripping, out-of-the-ordinary experience. Listen here!
Baggs - Esplanade
Singapore-based Baggs crafts lush, dreamy bedroom-indie-pop soundscapes that invite you to fall in and dissolve. Esplanade, the latest release, feels like a daydream—like longing and waiting for something new and enlivening, while the inner and outer world stays the same, consuming you slowly. The soundscape brings the contemplative lyricism alive through a bossa-nova infused pop instrumentation; groovy beats waltz alongside vivid guitar chords and dreamy piano melodies, while plush vocal harmonies cushion the lead vocals. The singer’s heartfelt, emotive vocal performance makes the song endearing and all the more relatable. Esplanade is a tender and transportive listen. Imagine strolling along the river, lost in the quaint, gauzy beauty of the scene, only to be pulled back to reality when the music ends. Fans of Cavetown, Laufey, and beabadoobee will enjoy Baggs’ artistry. Listen here!
Jack Knox - CANDY
From his self-built, barn studio in Devon, comes the prismatic and refreshing soundscapes of multi-instrumentalist, producer, and mixing engineer Jack Knox. Bringing a pulsating, kaleidoscopic, enthralling sound, Jack Knox blends vibrant pop sounds, groovy hip hop rhythms, and exciting electronica elements artfully and masterfully. The latest release, CANDY, is a delectable release, with fun, vervy textures and tones. Blooming synths, retro electronica hooks, and intricate grooves makes the musical arrangement infectiously energetic and full of life. The singer’s ear-catching vocal melodies topped with ornate vocal harmonies ensures that this song makes you come back for more of that sweet sonic indulgence. With all the sensibilities of a chart topper, this song can get you dancing and singing along in no time. Listen here!
Jeffrey Chan - What Are Friends For
Los Angeles-based, Sydney-raised singer-songwriter Jeffrey Chan is making waves in the pop music scene with his genre-fusing, immersive, invigorating soundscapes. Ranging from new wave to synth pop sonically, each song is an exploration of irresistible rhythms, addictive melodies, and passionate expression. The latest release, What Are Friends For is an exciting, energetic release full of synth exuberance, dance-worthy beats, and catchy vocals. The luminous, alluring aural ambiance with pumping grooves, airy radiant synths, and debonair vocal melodies makes for an inviting and absorbing soundscape. A sure shot club hit, this song will get you turning any place into the dancefloor from the get go. What Are Friends For is proof that Jeffrey Chan has an unending reserve of talent, creativity, and style, setting his music apart. Listen here!
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