In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, experience fascinating and intoxicating melodies from artists John Taglieri, TOUCAN, Richard Berger, Kat Savvas, and Powers of the Monk.
John Taglieri - Oh, There You Are
John Taglieri, a seasoned singer-songwriter and producer, brings genre-defying intriguing soundscapes, homespun on his own terms, that will grip your senses from start to finish. Oh, There You Are is a song that will keep you glued to the sound, it is dramatic, grand, and enthralling. Gentle acoustic strums, breezy drums, and tender vocals swiftly grow into soaring instrumental passages, growing emotions, and menacing tones. Lightning synth strikes, towering harmonies, swelling string sections, and more elements start to emerge, slowly culminating in a crescendo that is a stellar showcase of sound and story. John Taglieri knows how to command melodies to his will to produce brilliant soundscapes. Listen to Oh, There You Are by John Taglieri here!
TOUCAN - Don’t Understand Why
Conor Clancy, a soul-funk pop artist, is the brains behind the name TOUCAN. Get ready to experience the charm and glamor of soul, funk music in TOUCAN’s soundscapes. Reminiscent of greats like Stevie Wonder, TOUCAN’s sound will make an indelible mark on you. Don’t Understand Why will flow through every vein and artery of your body, filling you up with love and desire. A breezy percussion with luminous guitars, synth, and brass sections, radiates retro soul and funk spirit. This coupled with the lush harmonies and TOUCAN’s velvety vocals brimming with emotions creates a sound so memorable and addictive, it instantly uplifts and enlivens your mood. Don’t Understand Why is a sweet indulgence. Listen to Don’t Understand Why by TOUCAN here!
Richard Berger - Retrovert Interlude
Reminiscing youthful days and embracing the present, Richard Berger’s exploration of music and his sonic style transcends the passage of time. In his release Retrovert Interlude Richard Berger blends synth-pop, jazz, indie, and neo-psychedelia elements to produce a sound so intoxicating you will slip into a mesmeric reverie long before you realize it. The groovy thumps, breezy percussions, warm basslines, swirling synths, and dreamy vocals flow with a smoothness that hypnotizes. Bordering between surreal and celestial, the music has an expansive and immersive feel that draws you in with a magnetic pull. Richard Berger’s sound is reminiscent of a diverse range of sounds from artists like Tom Misch, Still Woozy, HomeShake, Anderson Paak, and so on. Retrovert Interlude is absolutely captivating. Listen to Retrovert Interlude by Richard Berger here!
Kat Savvas - Flames Into The Air
Kat Savvas crafts music with a message, and that is to be unapologetically yourself. Her single, Flames Into The Air is an anthemic, genre-fusing, sonic sensation that will inspire, evoke, and instill feelings of confidence and liberation. A distinct and refreshing blend of soul, folk, and pop, this song comes alive through a fascinating medley of driving drum beats, plucky guitar notes, subtle brass, and lush vocals. Her voice, weighty and layered, commands your attention with the emphatic and confident delivery of melodies, both heavy and tender, with an emotional quality that makes the energy infectious. Flames Into The Air is riveting, and powerful. Listen to Flames Into The Air by Kat Savvas here!
Powers of the Monk - Puffy Head
Indie folk and indie pop merge gloriously in the radiant soundscapes of Powers of the Monk. Puffy Head, their latest release is vibrant, breezy, and uplifting with an air of playfulness, carefree spirit, and wonder. The music is decorated with reverb-soaked guitars, warm acoustic strums, bright keys, and airy drums, creating a magical feeling. The ethereal harmonies, dreamy layers of vocals, and an angelic voice gives an other-worldly quality to the sound, almost like being transported to a world that only exists in our imagination and yet everything feels real as day. Puffy Head evokes a child-like joy and fascination, one that has been lost in the chaos of life, but revived purely through the vividness and creativity in the sound. Powers of the Monk will become an instant favorite with this release. Listen to Puffy Head by Powers of the Monk here!
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