In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we bring captivating soundscapes from artists Anjalts, Terri Bannister, roman around, neoncoloredpixels, and Colourshop.
Anjalts - Sometimes the Angels Cry
Songwriter, producer, & multi-instrumentalist, Anjalts, creates a genre-defying, experimental sound in her compositions, exploring stories of resilience, loss, and connection. In Sometimes the Angels Cry, you are exposed to a soundscape like no other, one that defies categorization. It is a fusion of electronica, synthwave, and pop through enigmatic, celestial tunes spread out on a dreamy, surreal ambiance. The vocals, soaked in melancholy and rumination, add a haunting layer of sadness and foreboding feeling to the music, elevating the listening experience to an eerily ethereal quality. The thumping electronic beat injects a steady heartbeat to the sound, which carries you through the ebb and flow of the synth, helping you navigate the sprawling, reverberating fabric of the sound. It is a deeply evocative and unique song. Listen to Sometimes the Angels Cry by Anjalts here!
Terri Bannister - Visitation (Your Spirit)
Terri Bannister channels a quality of divinity and soulfulness in her songs. Visitation (Your Spirit) is a song of devotion, love, and reverence towards a heavenly being, seeking strength and connection. Terri Bannister’s commanding vocals, full of admiration, sincerity, and vulnerability, adorns the music with majestic, moving melodies. Her voice, accompanied by the plush layer of harmonies leaves a soul-stirring effect on the listener. The orchestral, grand feel to the music through soaring synths, bright piano notes, emphatic drums, and swelling strings, creates a rich atmosphere of sounds that sets a transcendental ambiance, one where the listener can experience divine presence. Visitation (Your Spirit) is a profound, powerful release. Listen to Visitation (Your Spirit) by Terri Bannister here!
roman around - Pity Party
roman around is the musical banner of Roman Rivera, crafting distinct, rhythm-driven, dreamy soundscapes. Pity Party, their latest release, unleashes these characteristic quotients in all its glory. Effervescent synth spreads decorate the musical backdrop, hazy melodic atmosphere descends on the sound like sweet mist, and the loud thumping of drums sets a hypnotic, catchy rhythm that forms the pulse of the sound. Their vocals, clothed in layers of reverb and harmonies, float like a phantom over the music, filling the song with tender melodies and soft expressions. There are a variety of exotic sonic infusions stitched all over the production, vocal elements, instrumental textures, and rhythmic tones. The music gains entropy and drama as it hurls towards the end, with revelrous riffs, high-octane drumming, raucous voices, and more that you can seek as you pay close attention. It is richly textured and deeply intriguing. Listen to Pity Party by roman around here!
neoncoloredpixels - One
neoncoloredpixels crafts a brand of electronic music that is eclectic, one of a kind, and enigmatic. In One, you enter a world largely populated by pulsing electronic beats, sparse melodic quotients, and ruled by the tender vocals of the singer. The song opens to the hypnotic thump of a heavy beat, accompanied by metal-textured percussion. This is the enduring heartbeat of the music. Atop this, sits the singer’s velvety voice, softly expressing the words with a melodic grace that can only be described as mesmeric and angelic. As the song unfurls further, dark and heavy synth textures are introduced, only to be erased again, an ephemeral quality to the melodies. Thinning and thickening synth melodies appear and disappear as constructed by the artist, to elevate and decrease the emotional and sonic intensity of the song. It is truly a captivating and riveting experience listening to One. Listen to One by neoncoloredpixels here!
Colourshop - Florence
It is always a blissful experience listening to Colourshop’s rich, vibrant, and emotive soundscapes. Even the sadness in the soundscape is delivered with care and softness, so the listener can absorb it without restraint. Florence, the latest release, is warm, inviting, and heartfelt. The music goes straight to the soul, feeding it with comforting melodies, warming words, and an enlivening rhythm. Radiant guitars, breezy rhythms, and lush ambiance forms a plush backdrop to cushion the singer’s mature and mellifluous vocals. A unique and full voice, it paints the music with colorful melodies, illuminating the music with emotions. The crescendo is majestic, a beautiful culmination of sound and feeling, that will leave you enchanted. Listen to Florence by Colourshop here!
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