In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, experience vulnerability, resilience, and hope through emotive soundscapes from artists Andy Townsend, Laughing Cats, myah, Dax, and Jasper Erkens.
Andy Townsend - Maybe It’s Not That Bad
Andy Townsend, an independent artist with a mission to create music that connects, uplifts, and resonates, delivers a memorable sound in his debut release, Maybe It’s Not That Bad. This well-crafted production merges electronica, pop, and rap elements, resulting in a polished and rich sound. Pulsing synth notes open the music to an intriguing and inviting start. The singer’s smooth and skillful vocal performance draws you in further with heartfelt, sincere melodies that narrate a tale of complicated romance, heartbreak, resilience, and growth. A standout rap section shifts the pace, showcasing the artist’s versatility and musical depth. The vulnerability in the lyricism highlights the artists’ personal and honest storytelling style, offering an impactful listening experience. Listen to the song here!
Laughing Cats - GYB
Tony Fredianelli of Third Eye Blind fame and Lauren Schiff, a NY stage actress, are the musical duo behind Laughing Cats. Their alt-pop-rock soundscapes bring a shimmery, plush, immersive atmosphere laden with addictive hooks, upbeat grooves, and rich textures. GYB, the latest release, explores the magnetic pull of a passionate romance—loving someone who isn’t good for you and yet being unable to resist the imposing desire to be with them—through a luxurious and luminous soundscape. The pulsating beats flow to a lively rhythm, taking on intricate, dynamic grooves throughout the music. Bright melodies infuse the verve and vibrancy of an all-consuming love into the sound. And the singer’s expressive and emotive vocal performance is striking. GYB has the kind of sound that lingers in your mind long after the music ends. Listen here!
myah - the lobby
myah’s tender emotionality, beaming romanticism, and charming presence makes her soundscapes a delight to experience. Her latest release, the lobby, has an affecting sound with rich acoustics, cascading rhythms, and radiant vocals. The music video brings out her filmmaking chops, narrating a gripping story of love, fame, and heartbreak through Hollywood-esque narratives and chic aesthetics. Deft acoustic strums move alongside galloping drum grooves, while myah’s velvety vocals deliver heartfelt melodies. As the music unravels, richer textures emerge, heightening the emotional intensity and energy of the sound. Distortion-soaked riffs, thumping beats, impassioned vocals, and lush harmonies drive the music to cinematic directions, immersing you in an expansive and emotionally-charged soundscape. the lobby is a commendable release from myah. Listen here!
Dax - Lonely Dirt Road
Dax, a Nigerian-Canadian rapper and singer-songwriter, crafts yet another moving, deeply personal, and profound track titled Lonely Dirt Road. Reflecting on life–childhood, youth, adulthood, family and more, its challenging trials, inspiring triumphs, and unavoidable truths, Dax presents an absorbing and affecting lyrical narrative that is eloquent, vulnerable, real, and relatable. Somber, contemplative melodies open the music to a tender start. As the pumping beats and atmospheric infusions set in, Dax’s emotive and sincere vocals present the poignant and powerful lyrics through wistful melodies and stunning rap sections. Lonely Dirt Road is a must-listen masterpiece from Dax. Listen here!
Jasper Erkens - get out of your own way
Flemish singer and guitarist, Jasper Erkens brings a haunting, powerful and immersive sound in get out of your own way. The lyricism, raw and vulnerable, presents a gripping narrative of internal battles with darkness, difficulties, and doubt, yet underscores it with a tone of hope, resilience, and growth. The soundscape goes from somber, eerie quotients to brightly glowing, prismatic atmospheres. The lively, speeding cadence of the drums provides an energetic and uplifting groove. The singer’s mature and emotive vocals deliver a moving performance. The dynamic acoustics, dazzling synths, and luminous melodies go from darker origins to iridescent quotients making the music a rousing symphony of sound and story. get out of your own way by Jasper Erkens is a sonic triumph. Listen here!
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