In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we curate refreshing and immersive soundscapes dealing with themes of growth, love, and passion to help you welcome the new year with the right intentions featuring artists Julian Petrin, JFT, Quenta, Lexi Lemonade, and Vava Quail.
Julian Petrin - Tides Of The Bloom
Tides Of The Bloom is an instrumental journey through a vivid, expansive sonic space. Suspended in this medium is a symphony of sounds that unfold petal by petal into a beautiful whole, like a blooming flower. Julian Petrin brings us a reprised version of his previous work from the 90s, with electro-pop, cinematic, and ambient music influences. Dominated by electronica elements, the track bursts with arp flourishes, an orchestral ambiance, and a pulsing rhythm evoking a sense of euphoric trance. The song opens to an enigmatic start with a resounding bassline, uplifting melodies, and celestial yet haunting vocal harmonies. As the song progresses, fluttering synth notes, ethereal atmospheres, and soft percussion give multiple dimensions to the music for the listener to wander in. Indulge in the sonic abundance of Julian Petrin’s Tides Of The Bloom by listening to it here!
JFT - A Hellenistic Romance
A Hellenistic Romance is an artful indie fusion that is brimming with life and emotions. JFT blends indie, rock, and pop with a dreamy and introspective touch. The song, crafted from JFT’s bedroom studio, exudes the raw and personal aesthetic of indie spirit in its music. Following an earlier release “To Be Back Here Again,” this track is rooted in rock with its emphatic drumming and bright guitar riffs. The singer’s vocals are vulnerable yet full of power, capturing the essence of love. A glowy synth ambiance lightens up the song and allows the listener to bask in the aural energy. The track thematically explores the vagaries of romance with poetic lyricism and bold instrumentation. Listen to the stirring melodies of A Hellenistic Romance now!
Quenta - Watch Him
Watch Him is a musical tale of a mean confrontation brought to life by 80s dark-pop and dark-synth styles. Quenta, a genre-fusing duo, crafts this formidable-sounding track with injurious honesty in lyricism and imaginative experimentation in the production. The track’s uptempo rhythm pounds against your senses like the lyrical themes do against the conscience of the tale’s subject. The vocals are raw and emphatic, oscillating between power-packed renditions and loud wails, embodying the emotional intensity of the lyrics. Synth and electronica motifs in the musical backdrop set a dark foreboding tone, one that pierces through the sonic veil. Quenta delivers a gripping performance in Watch Him blending playful creativity with serious themes. Listen now to this thrilling tale!
Lexi Lemonade - Orion
Orion by Lexi Lemonade is a passionate and ethereal auditory love letter. The song is clothed in R&B, Dream-pop, and Lo-Fi beats aesthetics. The singer’s voice is the protagonist in this sonic tale, breathing life into the lyrics. It sways gracefully between power and intimacy embodying the intention of every word that is being uttered. Her vocals, buttery and sensual, flow unhindered through the high and low terrains of the melodic soundscape. There is a metallic fluidity and glow to the ambiance, defined by warbling synth notes and bassy beats. Orion explores the inescapable hold of romantic attraction and the decadence of love. Lexi Lemonde has a way of taking over your senses with her voice and it is a blissful surrender. Listen and enjoy the mellifluous charm of Orion now!
Vava Quail - Sugar
Sugar is a sweet reminiscence that engulfs you whole in its soft sonic glow. Vava Quails’s vocals and keys remain locked in a flowy celestial dance, one that mesmerizes and leaves you in a state of hypnosis. The lyrics bleed in colors of romance and poetry and are rendered with utmost sincerity. The singer’s performance is moving and theatrical, striking at your soul with melodic precision. Vocal harmonies emerge and disappear like lovers do in our lives. The keys are an auditory spectacle, growing and falling in intensity like the emotional effects of a fleeting romance. Some notes flicker, some swell, while others have a soft luminosity that brings warmth to the music. Fans of Bruno Major, Sufjan Stevens, and Ed Sheeran are sure to love Vava Quail’s artistry. Melt into the sonic sweetness of Sugar now!
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