In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, experience a range of feelings and captivating soundscapes from artists Laura Lederer, Denise Marsa, Marisol la Brava & A Flor de Piel, Frank Joshua, and Karen Harding.
Laura Lederer - All Your Heart
Laura Lederer, rising new pop talent, presents shimmery retro synth-soaked pop soundscapes for audiences to savor and enjoy. Her second single, All Your Heart, is a love song, one that has a timeless, nostalgic feel and yet is laden with modern pop sensibilities. The distinct pulse of her upbeat rhythms coupled with lush instrumentation gives this song almost a dreamy, surreal feel, like when desires manifest in reality, and the music exudes this feel in every melody, every synth spread, and every thump of the beat. Her vocals, luminous and emotive, give the music varying melodic terrains, highs and lows, infusing the sound with a sense of passion, longing, and love. But her brilliance also shows in the fact that there is a subtle undertone of melancholy, taken from the honest lyricism and injected both into the music and her voice. Listen to All Your Heart by Laura Lederer here!
Denise Marsa - Rainbow (Until Dawn Remix)
Rainbow (Until Dawn Remix) is the latest release from Denise Marsa, a seasoned musician with decades of experience in writing, singing, and producing music. Her imaginative approach and artistic skill shines bright in every soundscape, be it the catchy melodies, infectious energy, or opulent instrumentation. This song brings an electronic, dance pop vibe that is absolutely irresistible. Be it the swinging guitar riffs, sunny acoustic notes, dance beats, or swirling synth spreads, each element unfurls in a stunning, radiant way, enveloping you in its invigorating embrace. Her mature, expressive voice fills the music with excitement and passion. Dreamy quotients float about the music, elevating the appeal to new heights. Rainbow (Until Dawn Remix) is addictive and enlivening. Listen to Rainbow (Until Dawn Remix) by Denise Marsa here!
Marisol la Brava & A Flor de Piel - Relájate
Marisol la Brava & A Flor de Piel fuse their rich cultural and musical heritage with modern sounds to create a captivating blend of music that celebrates Latin American rhythms, melodies, and messages. Relájate is an artful, exquisite soundscape, a mesmeric dance between the lead singer’s voice and the sublime musical backdrop. A slow flowing metallic beat underlies the song, anchoring it to a groovy rhythm. Intriguing melodies trickle over the beat, bright piano chords illuminate the music, and undulating tunes decorate the soundscape in alluring patterns. The vocals, slender and silky, take many melodic forms, each a memorable, tuneful shape that flows smoothly and seamlessly over the sound. With changing languages, rap interludes, and crescendos the vocals bring so much depth and dynamism to the sound. Listen to Relájate by Marisol la Brava & A Flor de Pie here!
Frank Joshua - Torture
Frank Joshua is a master craftsman of dream pop, electronica, and dance pop soundscapes. The artist’s intrigue stretches beyond their identity and into the music as well. Torture, their latest release, is donned in an attire of vintage aesthetics and intriguing melodies. There is an air of wonder, bubbling excitement, and magnetism about the music that instantly grips your senses. A symphony of synth blooms, pulsing tunes, pumping beats, and lush ambiance forms the rich musical backdrop of this track. Atop this plush musical cushion, sits the singer’s voice, husky and earthy, it adds emotion and meaning to the music. You are left with a persisting sense of fascination with the music, wanting to hear more and dive deeper into the sound. Torture will linger in your mind and make you come back for more. Listen to Torture by Frank Joshua here!
Karen Harding - Invisible Stranger
Karen Harding never fails to move you with her stirring soundscapes and commendable vocal performance. Invisible Stranger is one such release that will consume you in the poignancy and profoundness of its sound and story. The instrumentation, a faint gentle breeze of drums and resonant melodies of the piano gives a stripped-back yet expansive feel to the music, and yet in that minimalism, the sound encompasses within it the vastness of melancholy. Karen Harding’s voice, pristine and powerful, pours into the music, wistful, plangent melodies that makes the music all the more heart-touching. The song has a way of translating feelings of sadness to the listener in a way that you are not overwhelmed by it, but are moved by it, made to feel more human because of it. Listen to Invisible Stranger by Karen Harding here.
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