In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we bring exquisite soundscapes from artists CANISHA, Catlea, Julia Kate, Tess Posner, and Mary Knoblock.
CANISHA - Save You From Yourself
CANISHA, a Melbourne-based First Nations artist, sweeps you away into her captivating soundscapes driven by soulful melodies and evocative lyricism. Her powerful yet playful blend of the raw, emotionally-charged quotients of soul music and lush pop landscapes makes her compositions inviting and immersive. Her latest release, Save You From Yourself, delves into a poignant and affecting theme of trying to release someone from the grip of their own vices. Soft, somber piano melodies bloom into atmospheric diffusions and a steadily pulsing beat echoes a gentle rhythm. Layered, luxurious vocal harmonies glide over the soundscape, like mist, adding depth and richness to the sound. And CANISHA’s vocals, confident and commanding, illuminate the music with sincere and heartfelt melodies that move your soul. Save You From Yourself is a striking release from CANISHA. Listen here!
Catlea - Bones
For emerging pop artist, Catlea, music is an enduring, ethereal, and energy-giving force, helping them navigate each day and the experience of living in a maddening yet beautiful world. To the native Cincinnati singer-songwriter, music is a vast, unending canvas for self-expression and creativity, and precisely this perspective makes their songs interesting and exciting. Bones, the latest release, is unique, dynamic, and unforgettable. Sometimes we don’t really get over people, we just forget to talk about them. This song has a lot to say about that and more. Despite the soft rumination in the theme, the music translates it into brighter, nonchalant, and cool aesthetics through upbeat drum rhythms, vibrant guitar riffs, and charming vocals. The eclectic musical influences at play display a mosaic blend of indie pop, rock, and electronica, making the song all the more catchy, richly-layered, and addictive. Listen here!
Julia Kate - beverly hills
From Sherman Oaks, CA., comes the 19-year-old singer-songwriter Julia Kate whose love for music inspired her to create her own compositions and study songwriting and voice at the Berklee College of Music. Influenced by pop greats like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey, Julia Kate’s sound is rich with emotion. The latest release, beverly hills, is tender and heart-touching. A story of love, yearning, and nostalgia, this song erupts with an affecting emotionality, especially resonating with those that have had to move away from their loved ones. Filled with lush piano notes, reverb-soaked guitars, and softly thumping drums, the musical backdrop feels vast and immersive. Julia Kate’s luminous vocals radiate a sense of bittersweet nostalgia, brimming with love, gratitude, and melancholy, as it draws sweet, sincere melodies onto the soundscape. Ethereal harmonies cushion the vocals, elevating the appeal of the track. Get ready to be utterly captivated and moved by the song. Listen here!
Tess Posner - Can You Hear Me Now
Tess Posner is a cinematic pop artist and award-winning songwriter. Her soundscapes are a deep exploration of human emotions and experiences with a commitment to promote healing and transformation. Can You Hear Me Now is all about claiming your power, standing up for yourself, and becoming stronger and resilient. Rooted in self-love this song is both empowering and cathartic. The song perfectly captures these eruptive feelings through an abundant, alive, and awe-inspiring soundscape that is teeming with energy, exuberance, and emotions. Mesmerizing synth vistas, reflective piano notes, swelling orchestral elements, pulsating beats, and luxurious vocal harmonies create a gripping musical backdrop, while Tess Posner’s powerful and poised vocals soar and fall in a fascinating firework show of melodies. Can You Hear Me Now is anthemic and unforgettable. Listen here!
Mary Knoblock - Excuse Me While I Go Fall In Love
Prepare to step into the enigmatic, alluring, and avant garde sonic world of Mary Knoblock, an experimental neo-classical composer and artist. For Mary, each soundscape is a vessel, to travel beyond the boundaries of traditional sounds and discover newer, surreal realms of music that can hold the expanse and depth of her gripping stories. The latest release, Excuse Me While I Go Fall In Love, forms with the same passion, urgency, and excitement of a budding romance. A speeding, unrelenting stream of electronic beats drives the sound. The winding, swaying atmospheric melodies pull you in further into the soundscape. As you fall deeper in, you witness mushrooming synths, gleaming notes, and swirling melodies scattered all over the space. Mary Knoblock’s ethereal, phantom-like vocals glide over the music weightlessly and delicately, enveloping you in the haunting yet inviting embrace of the tunes. This song is one-of-a-kind and exquisite. Listen here!
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