In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we present a versatile mix of melodies from artists Hawk Jupiter, Moontwin, Payson Lewis, Ella Reid, and The Raccoonist.
Hawk Jupiter - Dodging Arrows
Ireland-based electronic music producer Hawk Jupiter is back with another groovy, upbeat single, titled Dodging Arrows, featuring the commanding vocals of Lauren Davis. Dodging Arrows gives you a taste of his potent mix of genres, with elements from electronica, jazz-funk, pop, dance, and early house music fused together in a refreshing and addictive way. A song on love, passion, and the enduring power of connection, it captures the strength, carefreeness, and intrigue that such themes evoke as feelings. A pulsing beat, dramatic strings, soaring horns, and warm bass melodies forms an ever-evolving musical backdrop. Lauren’s vocals are arresting and keep you glued to the sound with majestic, catchy melodies that stick to your ears. Dodging Arrows is an exciting listen. Listen to Dodging Arrows by Hawk Jupiter here!
Moontwin - Tsunamical
Musical duo, Maple Bee (aka Melanie Garside) and Zac Kuzmanov are the brains behind Moontwin, crafting dreamy, dark, and enigmatic soundscapes. Tsunamical, their latest release, is a spell-binding, gripping track. The musical landscape is complex and other-worldly, with towering bass synths, stomping electronic beats, haunting vocal echoes, and a lush ecosystem of textured synth melodies. It creates an ethereal, eerie, and psychedelic atmosphere, like a reverie that is equally alluring and ominous, and that quality is a rare thing to come by. The singer’s distinct, sharp vocals cut through the richness of the soundscape, filling it with impassioned expressions, calculated melodies, and tender utterances. Tsunamical is a song that you can either dance to or sit back and slip into a dream. Listen to Tsunamical by Moontwin here!
Payson Lewis - Sorry To Keep You Up
Indie-pop gem Payson Lewis brings an evocative sound in Sorry To Keep You Up. The music, a beautiful dance of warm acoustic strums, reflective piano chords, and swelling strings is mesmerizing and moving. Payson Lewis’s voice, vulnerable and powerful at the same time, undulates gracefully between the highs and lows of melody with precision and purpose. Soaked in melancholy and rumination, the music has somber, sad moments and also grows into impassioned and intense interludes. The soundscape has a quality of nostalgia, a classic feel, yet is decorated with modern, contemporary sensibilities. A heart-touching song, Sorry To Keep You Up will stay with you for a long time. Listen to Sorry To Keep You Up by Payson Lewis here!
Ella Reid - Dance Badly
Get ready to groove and dance to the irresistibly catchy, upbeat, and stylish sounds of Ella Reid’s latest release Dance Badly. From the first beat, the music has you hooked to the beat, a galloping, groovy rhythm that is racing to the end. Topped with suave, smooth saxophone tunes, and the unforgettable, charismatic vocals of Ella Reid, this song is one that will linger in your mind and playlists. At the heart of the sound is Ella Reid’s voice with a soulful, stylish, and carefree sound, punctuating the music with power-packed, tuneful melodies, and plush harmonies. A captivating blend of pop, country, soul, and jazz funk sounds, this song displays in all its glory, the musical powerhouse that Ella Reid is. Listen to Dance Badly by Ella Reid here!
The Raccoonist - Unique like You
Experimental AI music project The Raccoonist, blends the power of AI and human creativity to craft compelling soundscapes. Unique like You, is a captivating, up-tempo, vibrant release that echoes a crucial message, to be authentic, to be unique, and to embrace our true selves. A pumping beat, rich layers of synth melodies, and prominent bass lines form the song’s lush musical backdrop. The vocals, refreshing and velvety, shift in texture, between solitary and choral shapes, to give you a dynamic feel of the message being echoed by a single, compelling voice as well as by hundreds of voices, urging you to be unique like you and to be confident in yourself. An enjoyable blend of synthwave, electronica, disco, pop, and funk, this song is unique and enlivening. Listen to Unqiue like you by The Raccoonist here!
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