In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, witness stunning performances from artists Garfield Mayor, Samantha Rae, Leo Golo, T.A. Narrative, and Jaime Malia.
Garfield Mayor - Light the Dark
Critically-acclaimed British singer-songwriter, Garfield Mayor is a master storyteller with an arresting musicality. The latest release, Light the Dark sparks a glow in you within just the first few seconds of the music. The smooth, shiny guitars and upbeat rhythms coupled with the debonair vocals of the singer, sets the song off to a riveting start. The eloquent lyricism slowly permeates you, inspiring and uplifting the mind with each line and melody. As the music unravels, richer sonic textures emerge with a vibrant, infectiously passionate feel, saturating the music in its radiance and energy. Delightfully surprising and motivating sonic insertions elevate the appeal and resonance of the music, making it memorable and replay-inducing. Listen here!
Samantha Rae - All My Love for Christmas
Samantha Rae rings in the holiday spirit early this year, with latest release, All My Love for Christmas. The small-town country artist crafts a heartwarming, festive sound in this song, laden with joyful chords, jingle bells, and jubilant rhythms. The radiant acoustic strums, twangy riffs, shimmery piano notes, and warm ambiance provides the perfect, timeless country music backdrop. Samantha Rae’s vocals, mature and masterful, fill the music with catchy melodies and rich harmonies, ushering in the jovial, light, and giving spirit of Christmas. The seamless production, the heartiness of the instrumentation, and the spiritedness of the vocals makes this song truly enjoyable. All My Love for Christmas is a must-add to your winter playlist. Listen here!
Leo Golo - Too Close
Leo Golo brings Barcelona-made Swedish pop soundscapes that absolutely captivate and immerse you in the brimming energy and emotion of its sound and story. The latest release, Too Close, featuring ANGE, pulses with passion and desire. The music, in every bubbling guitar and synth melody and in each pumping beat, holds the same tension, magnetic attraction, and yearning for romance penned in the lyrics. Leo Golo’s vocal performance is nothing short of mesmeric, it packs in the intensity and imposing weight of the emotions in every melody with ease and elegance. And if you thought it could not get any better, ANGE delivers an arresting vocal performance, the velvety vocals dripping with melodic brilliance and sensuality. Too Close is seriously addictive and captivating. Listen here!
T.A. Narrative - SWAY
Tara Nix and Anna Murphy from Limerick, Ireland are the musical duo behind T.A. Narrative. Influenced by post-punk, electronic, and sparkly pop music their music has a dazzling, punchy sound with a distinct, unforgettable personality. The latest release SWAY, will get you grooving and head-banging to the music in no time. Opening with swingy beats, vibrant synths, and warm guitars the music and soft vocals will get you thinking that this is going to be an easy, enjoyable sonic ride. Before you know it, the sound swiftly shifts into a thrilling, gritty punk joy ride that electrifies your senses. Oscillating between enigmatic and energetic tones, the music is dynamic and exciting. SWAY lingers in your mind long after the last note fades and definitely makes you hit that replay button almost instantly. Listen here!
Jaime Malia - Non-Existent Love
Filipino American singer-songwriter Jaime Malia paints a poignant yet powerful picture of heartbreak in latest release, Non-Existent Love. At the heart of the sound is her moving vocals, gracefully carrying the immense weight of melancholy, grief, and rumination through soaring and falling melodies. The piano notes evolve from somber, contemplative chords towards brighter, reflective quotients, allowing the listener to take in the heaviness of theme with a hope that strength and resilience follow. As the singer’s voice and instrumental melodies waltz in a lush atmospheric landscape, you are taken by the tragic yet beautiful unfolding of a deeply human experience- to love and to have lost. Listen here!
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