In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we feature exquisite releases from artists Kate Trajan, TANKATAKA, Natalie Clark, Melo RoZe, and Beppe De Francesco.
Kate Trajan - No One To Dream About
Kate Trajan is a Canadian singer-songwriter bringing you intricate, refreshing blends of jazz, folk, and indie elements in her soundscapes. Her latest release, No One To Dream About is about the feeling of desire, the buzzing electricity of having a desire to desire someone, and also the soft melancholy in longing for love. However, the heaviness of this theme is transmuted into a beautiful, playful attitude in her soundscape, allowing you to sing-along and dance the sadness away. Bossa-nova-esque rhythms, ornate guitar melodies, and Kate’s arresting vocal performance creates an expansive and intriguing sound that draws you in instantly. The subtle expressions, the raw honesty, and the melodic grace in her singing is simply spectacular. Listen to No One To Dream About by Kate Trajan here!
TANKATAKA - Potvory
TANKATAKA is the musical banner of Tetiana Kozhukharenko, a Ukrainian indie pop singer-songwriter, crafting evocative soundscapes with self-reflective lyricism that resonates with those that feel lost and alone. Her latest release, ‘Potvory’ (meaning monsters in Ukrainian), explores themes of resilience, strength, and hope even in times of danger and destruction. The dark, moody ambiance features lo-fi, alt, and RnB influences, with luminous chiming synths and lush vocal spreads forming the backdrop. The thumping beat sets a slow, simmering pulse to the music, growing and fading with the ebb and flow of the vocals. The singer’s voice, velvety and sensual, towers over the soundscape in varying melodic shapes, ranging from majestic declarations to tender expressions. Potvory comforts the aching spirit in a potent way. Listen to Potvory by TANKATAKA here!
Natalie Clark - A Place Called Home
Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark presents the nervous excitement, somber reflections, and bubbling hopes of someone looking for a place that feels like home, in latest release titled, A Place Called Home. The music, driven by synth textures and speeding rhythms, evokes a sense of fleeting elation and optimism, one invoked by the longing and prospect of finding a place of comfort, belonging, and safety. The radiant synth spreads, the glistening notes, and ethereal vocal harmonies form an expansive and celestial soundscape. Floating atop this medium is the commanding, layered vocals of Natalie Clark. Seamlessly, the elements fuse together, giving rise to an addictive, invigorating sound. Listen to A Place Called Home by Natalie Clark here!
Melo RoZe - Young Forever
Pop artist Melo RoZe crafts yet another mesmeric, enlivening soundscape in latest release, Young Forever, an ode to the passion and energy of youth. Blending RnB, pop, alt influences into a smooth, upbeat, shimmery sound, the artist evokes a sense of nostalgic yearning for youthful exuberance. The sharp, punchy beats drive the music, with bass notes and bright synth melodies punctuating the sound with lush textures. The singer’s silky and sultry vocals illuminates the sound with brilliant tunes brimming with emotion. It is impossible not to get infected with the energy and feeling of the music. Young Forever has all the pop sensibilities of a chart topper. Listen to Young Forever by Melo RoZe here!
Beppe De Francesco - Almeno un’altra vita
Italian singer, actor, director and playwright Beppe De Francesco, reignites the flame of love and zeal for life in latest release titled, Almeno un’altra vita. The song comes alive through vibrant, prismatic layers of synth, guitars, and vocals. A galloping rhythm takes shape, through gritty bass synths and pulsating beats. Synthesizer tunes shape-shift into warbling tunes, lilting motifs, and futuristic notes bringing an air of intrigue and dynamism to the music. The opulence and grandness of the production feels invigorating, the seamlessness and sophistication of it is commendable. The singer’s voice, grounded and emotive, delivers the melodies with a theatrical disposition and yet feels tender and sincere. Almeno un’altra vita is a food-for-the-soul kinda song that is a must-listen, one that will keep you coming back for more. Listen to Almeno un’altra vita by Beppe De Francesco here!
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