In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, experience absorbing stories and sounds from artists Doron Karavani, Miguel Dias, Joyce Tratnyek, Powers of the Monk, and Harriet Rose.
Doron Karavani - Time to rise
Doron Karavani’s music is driven by two powerful and necessary notions- the “unification of souls through music, and the reconciliation of a better world for all beings.” Injected with feelings of love, passion, strength, and hope, the latest release, Time to rise, is potently uplifting and empowering. Warm, radiant acoustic guitar strums open the song, supporting the mature, sincere vocals of the singer. The stripped-back design gradually grows into a rich, intricate sonic medium, made of luminous organ tunes, smooth melodies of the horns, and shiny electric guitar motifs, tied together with softly driving drums. Lush harmonies and the emotive singing elevate the tender crescendo to new heights, inspiring you with an overflowing feeling of resilience and growth. Time to rise is yet another stirring release from Doron Karavani. Listen here!
Miguel Dias - A Place to Dream (Falling Down)
Portugal-based RnB artist Miguel Dias, sweeps you off your feet with latest release, A Place to Dream (Falling Down). Known for his eclectic taste in music, you can expect a spell-binding blend of sound infused with influences ranging from classical to hip hop, jazz, bossa nova and even pop. A Place to Dream (Falling Down) is dripping with passion, desire, yearning, and love in every melody and beat, and the lyrical story is brought alive through a spectacular and sensational vocal performance, bound to make you a fan of Miguel Dias almost instantly. The ornate soundscape is studded with jazzy drum beats, lush atmospherics, glimmering piano notes, sensual sax melodies, radiant organ motifs, and luxurious harmonies, performed to perfection and teeming with emotion. Each sonic element fuses into the other seamlessly, creating an exquisite whole that fills your every cell with passion and love. Listen here!
Joyce Tratnyek - One of the Boys
Joyce Tratnyek is a young and emerging singer-songwriter and producer based in NYC. Her heartfelt and introspective compositions stem from a place of softness and empathy, qualities that she has learned to use to her advantage and to fuel her musical expression. The latest release, One of the Boys, forms with the signature emotionally-charged, shoegaze, pop aesthetics. The lyrical eloquence paired with Joyce’s expressive singing, makes for an affecting listen. The soundscape takes shape through weighty guitar hooks, dreamy atmospherics, and pulsating beats. There is a soft sense of dark melancholia and angst to the music, heightened by her dramatic vocals and swirling guitar motifs, all adding to the moving experience of listening to this song. The distinct, dreamy, and dazzling quality of her sound sets her music apart and ensures you come back for more. Listen to One of the Boys here!
Powers of the Monk - Icarus
Based in Detroit, Michigan, Powers of the Monk are a musical duo crafting some mesmerizing soundscapes, with a style evolving across electronica, rock, indie pop, and folk genres. Their latest release tells a gripping metaphorical tale, about those that soar too high, too close to their own downfall, like Icarus, the one who flew too close to the Sun and fell down to the sea. The soundscape, mystical as the tale, is laden with glistening acoustic guitar notes, luminous riffs, swaying drum rhythms, dreamy strings, and ethereal vocals. The folksy charm and mystical luminescence of the story makes for an absorbing and transportive listen. Experience the stunning soundscape of Icarus here!
Harriet Rose - The Table
Newcastle-based multi-instrumentalist Harriet Rose is widely known for her captivating performances. She has cultivated a distinct and magnetic indie americana sound shaped by powerful vocal melodies and ear-catching guitar hooks. The latest release, The Table offers a sunny, soothing, and stirring indie folk, americana feel, brimming with warm acoustic strums, wailing guitar motifs, luminous reverb-soaked riffs, and lively drum beats. The music is packed with vitality and vigor, radiating a feel-good, comforting sense of friendship, empathy, connection. It echoes the emotion that life is not meant to be experienced alone, and both in tragedy and triumph there is more beauty in sharing it all with one another. The Table is a sweet, soothing and heart-touching release from Harriet Rose. Listen here!
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