This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings replay-worthy releases from artists ZOE.LEELA, RZN8R, Matya, Collaborations, and Messy Eater.
ZOE.LEELA - Gold Reloaded
ZOE.LEELA’s soundscapes are kaleidoscopic. When you are experiencing it, there is a sense of immersion where the outer world fades out of view and you are zoned into the music and your mind, perceiving only the thoughts, textures, and designs it evokes, almost slipping into a trance from the seamless rhythms inside. A striking fusion of electronica and emotions gives rise to the complex patterns, lush atmospherics, and infectious energy of each composition. “Gold Reloaded” spotlights some of the artist’s signature elements—intricate beats, expansive synths, and trippy vocals—in its bright, fast-paced soundscape. The rush of the rhythm gets your heart racing, vibrant synth melodies swell and simmer mesmerically, and vocal layers break down and build back up hypnotically, evoking a sense of endlessness and abundance that are equally exciting and haunting. ZOE.LEELA never fails to impress and immerse. Listen here!
RZN8R - Adorn
RZN8R, pronounced “resonator,” is the musical banner of Oakland-raised producer and classically-trained singer Derek Buckwalter. The artist’s eclectic electronica sound is constructed with spiritual depth, lush sonic landscapes, and hypnotic rhythmic flows, lending an absorbing, hard-to-forget- experience. The latest release, “Adorn,” takes shape through steady grooves, emotive singing, and radiant textures. The shuffling, thudding, airy beats form the pulse of the music, its design shapeshifting from stripped back moments to intricate passages in a mesmerizing flow. Synth melodies and atmospheric spreads ebb and flow, illuminating the sound with passion and energy. The singing is phenomenal with Derek’s vocal prowess and power on full display. Ascending and falling elegantly through the melodic scales, the vocals command your attention. Adorn is invigorating and immersive. Listen here!
Matya - Night Light
Matya brings a dreamy, full-of-life, and nostalgic atmosphere in Night Light. Instantly the beat infects you, its groovy, retro rhythms get you moving in no time. Mushrooming synths, funky bass notes, and shimmering melodies light up the musical landscape in its bright hues, like neon lights in a club. Matya’s vocals, silky and soft, decorate the music with uplifting, warm melodies. Listening to this track is like stepping into a fantasy, an ephemeral escape that makes sparks fly inside your soul. The enthusiasm soars in the chorus, its catchy cadence and dazzling glow lingering in your mind long after the song fades. This is the kind of music that makes you forget your world and slip into another’s, living their story as though it is yours, like being transported into a movie and you are the main character, and that speaks volumes about Matya’s musical and imaginative brilliance. Listen to Night Light here!
Collaborations - Let The Love In
Collaborations is a musical project that is founded on the tenet- melody with purpose. Each composition offers a profound lyrical narrative stitched into a soundscape inspired by sounds from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Created by Ed Daniels with production and management duties handled by Vic Steffens, Collaborations brings together a diverse, talented, and rich ensemble of indie artists, under Matt Oestreicher’s masterful orchestration. “Let The Love In” is a rousing release that’s equal amounts of passion, playfulness, and perfection. The rich instrumental layers in the sound evokes a timeless atmosphere. Each texture shines through, its individual glow seamlessly uniting into the prismatic shine of the whole musical backdrop. The singer’s charming vocal performance keeps you glued to the music, with the expressive, heartfelt delivery making the song all the more unforgettable. Lush harmonies and vibrant layers of instrumentation surround the vocals, painting a vivid picture of joy, love, and connection. Listen here!
Messy Eater - Shake It, Drop It
Messy Eater’s soundscapes exude an energy and eclecticism that’s hard to come by. The artist’s transformation of familiar and futuristic aesthetics into a kaleidoscopic sound—while bending genres, narrating riveting stories and exceeding expectations—is refreshing and remarkable. Carrying mixtape culture beyond known horizons, the artist compels you to follow their sound wherever it goes. “Shake It, Drop It” strikes and surrounds your senses with a potent groove, indulgent textures, and engaging vocals. The rolling bounce of the beats and pulsing throb of synths begs you to dance along, while the artist’s filtered vocals stitch earworm hooks into the music. Swelling with lush vocal harmonies, the music has as much emotion as energy. Underneath the fun and free spirit of the music, there is a striking sophistication, both in the sound and songwriting. Messy Eater’s songs are not something you should miss out on. Listen here!
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