This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings absorbing soundscapes from artists Carl De Villa, Hudson Thames, Stewart Taylor, Matreya, and Brendon Moon.
Carl De Villa - Airplane
Carl De Villa is a famed, multi-talented performer from Australia with exceptional vocal abilities and a captivating stage presence. With brilliant performances across arenas like television, music, and theatre, Carl De Villa is an artistic force to be reckoned with. The recent release, “Airplane,” has all the sensibilities of a chart-topper. The soundscape has a nostalgic, dreamy ambience featuring vibrant synths, lush atmospherics, and pumping rhythms. The indie artist’s voice exudes passion and grace, decorating the music with ear-catching, emotive melodies. Supported by intricate, interlacing layers of harmonies, the vocals are the heart and soul of the music. The song’s uplifting theme instantly boosts your mood, confidence, and energy, while its anthemic chorus loops away in your mind. “Airplane” is a replay-inducing track. Check it out here!
Hudson Thames - Wrong
Successful and young, singer-songwriter, performer, and actor Hudson Thames has already made a mark in American television, theatre, and music industry, and continues to impress audiences with his extraordinary artistic abilities. Known for old school pop aesthetics presented in catchy melodies, moody anthems, and emotional ballads, Hudson Thames offers yet another affecting performance in latest release, “Wrong.” This emotionally-charged release spotlights Hudson’s sublime singing, with an instrumentation that is equally stunning. An understated sense of wistfulness, wishful thinking, and strength underscores the music, moving you in subtle and profound ways. Swelling string sections, introspective chords, and a steady percussion immerses you in a contemplative yet revelatory atmosphere. Hudson’s sincere and emotive vocals soar and recede elegantly, making this song a powerful listen. Check it out here!
Stewart Taylor - EVEN
LA-based singer, songwriter, and dancer, Stewart Taylor brings pop music that stands out for its velvety textures, verve, and vibrancy. From breakup ballads to bed head anthems, Stewart Taylor’s brand of pop is unforgettable. The latest release, “EVEN” brings an infectious pop energy. Propelled by a potent groove, the electronic beats inject the music with catchy rhythms. Prismatic synths flourish, forming a lush melodic backdrop. Taylor’s radiant voice illuminates the music with emotion. Drawing mesmerizing melodic patterns with ease and elegant strokes, Taylor’s vocals lay down absorbing tunes, bringing to life a fun yet deep lyrical exploration of heartbreak and failed romance. There’s a soft retro, nostalgic synth-pop vibe to the soundscape, which makes this release feel all the more timeless and luminous. Listen to “EVEN” here!
Matreya - Eagles
Dive into the soulful, spiritual, and cinematic soundscapes of Matreya, a UK-based artist. Each song is an invitation to explore the depths of sound, storytelling, and the soul, offering a transformative experience. “Eagles” is a powerful release, embodying resilience and renewal. Opening with atmospheric infusions, chant-like harmonies, and pulsing beats, the soundscape brings a transportive start, as though portals of ascension are calling out to you, to step in and discover higher truths. As the music unravels, the singer’s bright and graceful vocals guide you, its winding, intricate melodies utter empowering words that charge up your spirit. Swelling melodies, rich percussion, and lush backing vocals converge, lending a moving experience. “Eagles” is a must-listen for those that like to venture far beyond the surface. Listen here!
Brendon Moon - Love On Your Mind
Brendon Moon is a Sydney-based alternative singer-songwriter. Famed for his distinct androgynous vocals, ethereal soundscapes, and gripping lyricism, Moon masterfully blends moods, genres, and themes in each release, offering an immersive, otherworldly, and lingering sonic experience. In “Love On Your Mind,” Moon introduces a moody atmosphere infused with haunting notes, celestial spreads, and dreamy textures. The shuffling beats introduce a sense of fleetingness, like the overwhelming, ephemeral feeling of passion when you first fall in love. The sonic expanse behind builds slowly and steadily. Glowing, lush textures of synth, guitars, and ambient melodies emerge and fuse hypnotically. Moon’s delicate, wispy vocals glide effortlessly, reaching soaring passages and tender plateaus with precision and poise, carrying you along in its airy, cloudy flow. The song’s last note, as it fades, continues to linger, calling out to you to fall back into its expanse all over again. Listen here!
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