This edition of LITM Pop Picks traverses through expansive worlds, emotionally-charged themes and eclectic styles featuring artists Melody Mortal, ELDERLY WHITE MAN, Daisy Howard, Vishaal Ganesh, and Jari Salmikivi.
Melody Mortal - Nightmare
New York’s Melody Mortal, a singer-songwriter and music producer, veers away from the saturated mainstream pop sensibilities to craft a sound that pulses with dark power and alluring aura. The artist’s distinct blend of punk rock, metal, and hyper pop makes for a compelling listen, the kind that introduces you to new frontiers of sound and leaves you seeking more. Nightmare, the latest offering, stays firmly rooted in its punk rock spirit while daring to ascend into modern, hyper pop planes. The pounding weight of the beats is effortlessly propelled through urgent rhythms. Synths fuel the energy and emotion in this track, transforming into vast, winding, heavy, and swirling shapes. The singer packs the music with strong, arresting vocal melodies, the lines echoing in your mind long after the music ends. Nightmare gets your heart racing. Listen here!
ELDERLY WHITE MAN - Overnight To Rotterdam
Portugal-based multicultural musical duo, ELDERLY WHITE MAN, transport you into a love-soaked atmosphere in their latest release, Overnight To Rotterdam. The soundscape glistens with the same soft dreaminess of a fleeting summer romance, enveloping your senses in the bittersweet feelings of affection, longing, and rumination. The swift, shuffling beats mirror the restlessness of yearning and reminiscing about a fateful love affair. The tender, reflective guitar melodies decorate the music, adding weight to the emotional core of the music despite being sparse. Heartfelt, wistful vocal melodies waft lightly over the music, carrying you through the breezy current of the soundscape. The minimal and masterful arrangement allows you to magnify on the feelings encoded in every note, while creating space to be immersed in the soundscape. Overnight To Rotterdam will find a permanent place in your heart and playlist. Listen here!
Daisy Howard - Hot Soup!
British singer-songwriter Daisy Howard captivates with her heartfelt storytelling and gorgeous melodies in the latest release, Hot Soup! The electro-pop track, through playful, humorous, and endearing lyricism, explores desire and love. Daisy’s catchy, charming vocals steal the spotlight in this track. Her vocal melodies skip, swoon, and soar with a bubbly, passionate energy that it is impossible to resist the excitement and eagerness radiating from the voice. The upbeat rhythm pulses to a controlled, calculated pace, much like the restrained romantic desire outlined in the lyrics. Dreamy, lush synths gradually fill the backdrop in their radiant vibrancy. Hot Soup! finds its delectable appeal in the relatability and lightness of its sound and story. Listen here!
Vishaal Ganesh - Hero
Dubai-based musical artist, Vishaal Ganesh invites you to dive into the emotionally-rich, expansive aural worlds he crafts. Blending cinematic atmospheres with Carnatic influences, Vishaal’s soundscapes offer an absorbing, fresh avenue of pop music. The latest release, Hero, set to Tamil lyrics, is a moving release that explores the resilience and empowerment in being the hero of your own story. The musical backdrop is enchanting– ethereal melodies dot the sound as swelling strings rise and fall mesmerically. As the song progresses, the sound gains momentum and intensity, featuring gritty riffs, pounding drums, impassioned vocals, and a cathartic crescendo. The singer’s voice seamlessly shifts between delicate passages to expressive declarations, while still possessing an unwavering emotional depth. Hero is one of those songs that will stay with you long after the last notes fade. Listen here!
Jari Salmikivi - Believe - Remix
Sweden-based guitarist, songwriter, and producer Jari Salmikivi, teleports you to a light-filled, euphoria-inducing, groove-led sonic world in the latest release, Believe - Remix. There’s disco, funk, retro, electronica, soul, pop, and more revealing itself one layer at a time in this radiant, kaleidoscopic soundscape. Bouncy beats and slinky bass lines inject your soul with an irresistible urge to dance. The eruptive, energetic synth melodies enrich the music with its color and cushion the vocals with its plushness. The spectacular vocal performance stitches sincere, invigorating melodies into the song, its imposing verve and catchy lines urging you to sing your heart out. The uplifting lyrical theme coupled with the exhilarating musical atmosphere makes for an unforgettable, replay-worthy listen. Check it out here!
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