In this week’s edition of LITM Pop Picks, dive into immersive soundscapes that are genre-fluid featuring elements from classical music, electronica, jazz, dream-pop, retro, and more from artists Eckman & Borelius, Andy Smythe, Perdurabo, Maria Rosenberg, and Mirrorphonics.
Eckman & Borelius - Breathe out
Breathe out soothes your soul with its timeless sonic aesthetic and hope-filled lyrical message. The beauty is in the simplicity of the design, allowing enough space for the listener to sink into the music. Eckman & Borelius lulls you into calming bliss with their tender and pristine soundscape, featuring luminous and full-sounding piano notes, ascending vintage-style strings, and the singer’s evocative voice. Moments of musical minimalism evoke reflection and tranquility while moments of aural intensity invigorate your spirits. It is stripped-back yet cinematic, relaxing yet rousing. Listen now!
Andy Smythe - Out of My Mind
Andy Smythe, a London-based singer-songwriter, consumes you in the sonic grandeur of the latest release Out of My Mind. The music stirs your spirit with its jazzy drums, retro-style instrumentation, and captivating vocals. Open acoustic strums intertwine with piano tunes, as vocal harmonies and soaring trumpets put on a vibrant show in the backdrop. The sound is melodramatic, bending to the will of the tale—ruminations and pleas of a broken-hearted lover, and grips your attention from the very first notes to the last. Andy Smythe takes inspiration from artists like David Bowie and John Lennon, combining intriguing songwriting with expressive music to create a sound that is theatrical, intricate, and emotional. Listen now!
Perdurabo - Magnetar
Multi-instrumentalist, electronic artist, and composer Davide Arneodo draws you into a contorting wormhole of electronica and synth elements that mesmerize your senses. Magnetar is the title track of his latest album and displays the compositional brilliance and vastness of imagination at play. Electronic melodies trill and flicker in metallic textures with a vibrant tone, while fluid synth patterns flow in tandem with pre-determined drum rhythms through the backdrop. There is an enigma and magnificence to the sound, that feels unearthly, cosmic almost. The track is a compelling addition to Perdurabo’s evolving discography. Listen now!
Maria Rosenberg - Say My Name
London-based singer-songwriter Maria Rosenberg presents Say My Name, an enticing pop ballad on the dark allure of new romance. She explores the euphoria and mystery of an all-consuming love, through a dreamy and immersive soundscape. A powerful concoction of pop flavors, jazz infusions, and noir essences, the music embodies the emotional tone of the tale. The most striking feature is Maria’s vocals, velvety and mature, it glides across the music with eerie grace and sensuality, wearing each melody with stylish nonchalance. The airy rhythm sets an infectious slow groove while hazy synth spreads and amorous saxophone tunes set the mood. Fans of Lana Del Rey and Melanie Martinez will thoroughly enjoy this track. Listen now!
Mirrorphonics - In the Fold
American-Australian psych-pop duo, Mirrorphonics send us into a mellow reverie in their track In the Fold. The music is an intoxicative cocktail of indie pop, psychedelic rock, neo-soul, and jazz infusions, featuring reverb-drenched vocals, tasteful guitar licks, slow-flowing rhythm, and synth atmospheres. Each note is rendered with softness and fullness, not overshadowing the other but blending into each other seamlessly, as raindrops blend into the sea. The singer’s voice, layered yet distinct, is like a guiding hum, echoing through the aural expanse, to help you navigate the dream-like experience of the music. Listen now!
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