This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings immersive soundscapes from artists myah, Kara Zmatiq, Return Of The Human, Larry Karpenko, and Tiiva.
myah- i’ll be your light
myah packages heartbreak and longing in a dazzling, dreamy soundscape in “i’ll be your light.” Whether you’re screaming the lyrics from a speeding car or sitting in stillness as the lyrics shatters your heart, this song consumes you completely. The melodies are equally affecting. A rollercoaster of haunting yet radiant synths, speed and slow down as emotions swell and recede. The pulsing beats keep you on your toes, so when each wave of melody hits, you are ready to ride it out. myah’s velvety vocals deliver ear-catching melodies that are soaked up in melancholy, yearning, and hope. myah’s sincere performance and the seamless production in this achingly beautiful track is reminiscent of sounds from pop greats like Taylor Swift. Listen to “i’ll be your light” here!
Kara Zmatiq - Slay
Australia’s premier live singing Drag Queen Kara Zmatiq translates confidence and courage into melody in the single, “Slay.” The eloquent and uplifting lyrics instantly empowers, and Kara’s masterful and fabulous singing catalyses the effect. The soundscape is vibrant and bright, with prismatic synths lilting and winding to an infectious rhythm. The emphatic beats add to the power of the music, enlivening your spirit. Kara’s vocal performance is at the heart of the soundscape. The commanding vocal melodies ooze passion, resilience and strength, while effortlessly reaching sky-high tunes and smoothly sliding down to earthy notes. “Slay” is a highly relatable and riveting release. Listen here!
Return Of The Human - Don’t Believe the World
Like an oasis, Return Of The Human’s soundscape offers vital, healing, and essential perspectives to help you survive and navigate the human experience. Weaving profound messages into stripped-back melodies, the artist condenses mighty learnings from personal life into universal insights that bring you closer to your humanity. “Don’t Believe the World” is simply sublime. From the very first note, an enveloping sense of serenity embraces you, as luminous notes dance to a mesmeric and intricate musical choreography. The singer’s soft and soulful vocals embellish the music with moving melodies. The celestial waltz of the heartfelt vocals and ethereal instrumentation is a sight to behold. Moments of liberating optimism fuse with the lingering weight of hard truths, and the resulting atmosphere is one that enlightens the soul. Listen here!
Larry Karpenko - Heart Calls Love
Larry Karpenko’s “Heart Calls Love” is a bright and beautiful ballad that instantly makes you swell up with hope, love, and joy. Warm, bright chords color the musical backdrop in hues of passion, spiritedness and affection. The shining, shuffling beat evokes a sense of immediacy and necessity, emulating the mood of lines like “When the heart cries out, When the heart calls love, Fill all of me.” The rich and colorful textures of instrumentation creates a lush tapestry of melody that emotes, filling up the music with eruptive, engulfing feelings of love, longing, and hope. The catchy vocal melodies get you to sing along in no time. The music immerses you in all its passion, abundance, and expanse, making it an unforgettable and replay-inducing listen. Check it out here!
Tiiva - A SONG YOU WON’T FORGET
Electronic music producer, composer and remixer Tiiva teams up with talented artist Luan Luan in latest release “A SONG YOU WON’T FORGET.” This track hypnotizes—slowly peeling you away from reality and transporting you into a surreal, ephemeral aural realm, the kind that exists somewhere between a dream and a memory. The atmospheric synths illuminate the space with ethereal melodies. The vocals, delicate yet commanding, guides you through this evolving, dynamic sound world. The electronic textures—from the mercurial beats and blooming melodies to the whooshing layers and filtered vocals—fuse into bewitching designs. Impeccably produced and artfully executed, this song lives up to its title. Listen here!
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