In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we bring exciting releases from artists Jeino, VISSIA, The Earthly Frames, Devon Nickoles, and ZOAX.
Jeino - Demain n’existe pas
Soak in the golden, exuberant atmosphere of Jeino’s latest release titled ‘Demain n’existe pas.’ The melodies not only inject you with good feelings, but so does the message, urging you to live in the moment, and experience life to the fullest each day because ‘tomorrow doesn’t exist.’ Resonant, warm acoustic guitar notes, bright synth textures, reflective piano motifs and a galloping percussion beat fills the song with joy, passion, and elation. Jeino’s lush and emotive vocals add depth and character to the sound, giving it a heartfelt, sincere quality. The music transcends beyond words in this song, enveloping you in the hopeful, happy embrace of the melodies and energy of the rhythm. Jeino’s instrumental prowess and vocal skills shine bright in this track. Demain n’existe pas is a memorable track from Jeino. Listen to Demain n’existe pas by Jeino here!
VISSIA - With Pleasure
With Pleasure is part of VISSIA’s album, ‘Live, With Pleasure’ which is a collection of tracks that brings you the electrifying, mesmerizing feel of the live performance of her latest sensational pop album With Pleasure. The Canadian artist aims to give you a taste of the tour, touring life, and performing live to audiences through this album. With pleasure is a spoken word record which sees her unleashing her poetic, eloquent writing that illustrates, with utmost vulnerability and openness, her inner feelings on the album and what it feels like to sing it out to fresh ears. Explaining with a candor and charisma that is alluring, she says that performing music is as terrifying as it is exciting, raw and invigorating, all in a way that she would choose it with pleasure, always. The track is a beautiful summary of the exhilaration and exhaustion of it all, and VISSIA’s powerful lyricism brings that feeling to life, tangible for listeners to experience. Listen to With Pleasure by VISSIA here!
The Earthly Frames - Cicatrise Dud
The Earthly Frames concocts a unique, intriguing blend of pop, rock, electronica, and retro-synth in latest release Cicatrise Dud. It is a sonic exploration of human and robot interaction, with elements that exude the same level of sophistication, novelty, and enigma of such interactions and technology. A multitude of textures and tones interfere and overlap with each other in hypnotic patterns giving rise to a sound that is entirely its own style. It is unconventional and yet makes complete sense. Thumping drum beats form the foundation of the music, with pulsing basslines, synth undulations, soaring atmospheres, and eerie harmonies coloring the soundscape in vivid hues. The vocals are warped and distorted with precision to give a futuristic effect to the music. The Earthly Frames’ production is seamless and tight, a commendable feat on an experimental track of this scale. Listen to Cicatrise Dud by The Earthly Frames here!
Devon Nickoles - Gold Star
Country-pop singer-songwriter, Devon Nickoles delivers a deeply moving, powerful performance in Gold Star. The music is ethereal, radiant, and soul-stirring, with a profound, deeply personal theme about chasing perfection and praise. At the center of the soundscape is Devon Nickoles’ voice, stellar and magnetic, it illuminates the rest of the music with its flawless melodies and majestic presence. A slow, breezy percussion provides the gentle rhythm with which the rest of the music sways to, and the somber, reflective piano notes soar and fall like waves in the ocean. The ambiance creates a sense of vastness and depth, allowing you to feel immersed in the grandness of the vocal performance and allure of the music. Her singing is spectacular, both stunning and rousing you with each high and low melody conquered with grace. Gold Star is a sublime release from Devon Nickoles. Listen to Gold Star by Devon Nickoles here!
ZOAX - Love is back
Belgian electronica artist ZOAX brings yet another riveting release in Love is back. A melting pot of genres, this track blends jazz rhythms, soulful melodies, and sensual atmospheres. There is a tenderness and raw feeling that permeates the music, it disarms you. The slow-building, groovy drum beats draw you into the rhythm with an inescapable hold. A range of instrumental tunes flow in–guitars, keys, synths–steady and smooth, bringing textural richness and emotional quotients to the sound. The singer's silky, passionate vocals add life to the music, reaching straight for your heart with the sheer romantic sensibilities of its delivery. The production is seamless, and masterful allowing each element to shine without taking the limelight away from the voice, which is the star of the show. Love is back is an addictive, unforgettable release from ZOAX. Listen to Love is back by ZOAX here!
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