In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, experience prismatic soundscapes from artists Graffick, Super Massive, Ocean Dust, PERKÉ with a K and Lina Loukily.
Graffick - Sushi Rice
San Diego-based DJ and independent electronic music producer, Blaine Counter, known by his stage name Graffick, brings a mesmerizing array of kaleidoscopic, energetic, and alluring soundscapes. The striking single, Sushi Rice is part of Graffick’s latest album, Spectra. The polished, shimmery radiance of the production holds within it an infectious fervency and vibrancy of sound that brings a synth-forward electro pop atmosphere. The enigmatic opening with airy spreads, pulsating synths, and dissonant textures creates a sense of irresistible curiosity that makes you want to dive deeper into the sound. Gradually, the music reveals brighter, speeding, colorful blooms of synth melodies, dynamic metallic grooves, and oscillating rhythms. Sushi Rice is captivating and compelling. Listen here!
Super Massive - Caught In A Web
Musical duo, singer-songwriter Malina Hamilton-Smith and drummer, composer, and producer Glenn Abbott, aka Bryan Ferrysexual, are the masterminds behind the banner Super Massive. Their eclectic, euphoric, exciting electro-laced sci-funk alterna-pop-rock sound is the result of a vivid imagination coupled with masterful execution. Caught In A Web, the latest single, takes you on an exhilarating, evocative journey through funky bass lines, slamming beats, and lusty vocals. Analogue synthesizer melodies open the music to an addictive, hypnotising start. As the thumping drum grooves emerge alongside the electrifying and rich layers of synth, you cannot help but get carried away in the oomph, energy and style of the whole sonic show. The singer’s voice holds a restrained seductive softness that soars and falls as the music demands and the bold and stylish performance is definitely replay-inducing. Listen here!
Ocean Dust - I Will Always Wait
Finding their creative voice and musical vision during the stillness and silence of the pandemic, three piece outfit from Belgium, Ocean Dust, continue to evolve and excel as musicians. Their indie pop roots have gradually grown into a more electronica-fueled sound resulting in hits like 2 AM. The latest release, I Will Always Wait, featuring Céline M, is an emotionally-charged, energetic, and exuberant sound that is powered by eruptive synths, racing beats, and heartfelt vocals. The clear, intricate, lush production allows the listener to be absorbed into the song’s multiple layers—winding melodies, mushrooming synth spreads, whooshing winds, flickering notes—where each second reveals a newer tone and alluring texture. The singer’s luminous vocals beam emotive, sincere melodies, illuminating the music with passion, love, and sincerity. I Will Always Wait is thoroughly invigorating. Listen here!
PERKÉ with a K - Switching Delight
Max and Gabi, the duo behind PERKÉ with a K, present the magical zing and zest of their musical chemistry in their infectiously energetic and enlivening soundscapes. The latest single, Switching Delight, brings a very summery, breezy, happy soundscape that, despites its short (2 minute) runtime, instantly brightens and refreshes your spirit. The vibey, earworm vocal tunes paired with a dance-inducing rhythm gets you grooving and singing along to the music from the very first note. The lush glow and colorful wash of the synth melodies paired with funk-tinged, retro-club-disco aesthetics makes this song a timeless, addictive, and replay-worthy experience. Switching Delight definitely warms you up with its effervescent, elated ambiance, the perfect fix for a gloomy, cold winter day. So wear your dancing socks and play this track on repeat!
Lina Loukily - My Life Matters
Lina Loukily is an emerging pop artist that channels raw emotion, moving vulnerability and powerful melodies in her soundscapes. Inspired by artists like Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, she brings her music to life from the intimacy of her bedroom, her production reflecting imagination and talent that is impressive. Her latest release, My Life Matters, is a dark, mysterious, and poignant song that tells a gripping story of a chance encounter and the stream of contemplations this meeting evokes. The musical landscape shape-shifts between haunting, tense moments and poignant, reflective passages, taking you on a listening journey that is impossible to forget. The pensive, slow beats heighten the tension, the emotive vocal melodies draw you in deeper, and the lush production envelops you in its inescapable allure. Listen here!
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