This edition of LITM Pop Picks features moving tunes and heartfelt lyrics from artists Herr Vorragend, Nelda, Lotti, In The Afterglow, and LTB.
Herr Vorragend - Trauma
Herr Vorragend’s latest release, Trauma, navigates complex emotions with a gritty, upbeat soundscape. The dynamic drumming with ever-evolving beats provide the perfect animated backdrop for the warm, breezy guitar riffs. The pumpkin bass line adds to the richness of the sound. The most striking part of the song is the vocals. Charismatic and emoting with ease, the singer presents emotions like angst, worry, and more with a soft, smooth disposition. The dainty gravel of the riffs, the swift strokes of the beats, and the infectious energy of the voice merge seamlessly to make a distinct, potent soft-rock-indie-pop blend. This song is a tough one to forget. Listen to Trauma by Herr Vorragend here!
Nelda - Inbetween Two Worlds
London-based singer-songwriter Nelda’s ingenious fusion of story and sound leaves audiences captivated. Conceptuality drives her compositions and in Inbetween Two Worlds, she captures the wonders and chaos of being divided between two places, the freedoms and troubles of not fully belonging neither here nor there. A jazz direction underlines her soundscape, with intricate drum rhythms, ornate piano progressions, and her arresting vocal performance. The power and poise in her vocals is spell-binding. Able to scale the soaring highs and steep lows of melody with elegance and command, her vocals stand out. The lush harmonies heighten the dynamism and richness of the music. The soundscape deeply engages and immerses you in it. Listen to Inbetween Two Worlds by Nelda here!
Lotti - Modern Girl
Filipina music artist Lotti mesmerizes with her release Modern Girl. A poetic, raw, and candid take on being a girl in this time and age, she illustrates the trials and tribulations, both of the inner and outer world with moving lyricism. The soft glow of acoustic guitars, haunting harmonies, and her balmy, brooding voice sets a contemplative mood. As the music unfolds, the soundscape gets more dramatic, with richer percussion, reverberating guitars, and impassioned vocals. Her voice carries the weight of the emotions, feelings dripping onto the music, through the peaks and troughs of melody, and you are guided along this undulating journey without ever being let go. Modern Girl instantly seizes your attention and heart. Listen to Modern Girl by Lotti here!
In The Afterglow - Lives In Tandem
Witness the magic created by the unison of human creativity and AI technology in the intoxicating soundscapes of In The Afterglow, the musical project of British-Canadian music producer Alfred Hermida. Influenced by shoegaze, dream pop and post-rock influences, the compositions feel surreal and mesmeric. Lives In Tandem, the latest release is an enigmatic world with swirling, lush gasses of atmospheric melodies and stormy, distortion-soaked riffs raining down on the soundscape. Thumping drums quake and thud, setting in motion a speeding rhythm. Amidst this celestial yet haunting ambiance, the vocals levitate, like heavenly beings, existing ever so delicately with a comforting, guiding presence. All the elements work in tandem to create this expansive soundscape that envelops your senses in its plush embrace. Listen to Lives In Tandem by In The Afterglow here!
LTB - Lay With Me
Annapolis based pop and R&B artist, LTB melts your heart with latest release Lay With Me. The neo-soul track comes alive with artful jazz infusions, affecting vocals, ornate rhythms, and emotionally-charged melodies. The reverb-soaked ambiance creates a love-filled, intimate atmosphere. Bubbling bass lines punctuate the sound with depth and warmth. The sprinkle of sensual guitar notes and the ornate design of fluttering percussion evokes excitement and eagerness. LTB’s vocals are the heart and soul of the sound, the fullness of the tone and vibrato seeps into every nook and corner of the music, filling it with decadent, rich melodies. The allure and sensuality of the song is unforgettable. Listen to Lay With Me by LTB here!
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