In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we curate an indulgent mix of pop hits that feature an array of genres ranging from electronica influences, jazz infusions, R&B elements, pop nostalgia, and more from artists Harry Dean Lewis, Orwello, Songs for Sabotage, Yarisho and Soumyajit Guha (Oghamyst).
Harry Dean Lewis - Crispy
Crispy by Harry Dean Lewis glistens with its bright pop strokes and electronica highlights. The song opens with a catchy guitar riff and an upbeat rhythm swiftly contrasted by soulful vocals that bleed in emotions. As you get into the groove of this track, you are whisked away by the warm synth flourishes, jangly strums, and echoey vocals that make up the song’s vibrant chorus. The deep harmonic bassline thumps with the rhythm and adds dimension to the lush instrumentation in this song. There is an air of ecstasy and energy that permeates the entire track, much like the atmosphere in a late-night disco dance floor. Crispy is a potent pop gem and a must-add to your 2024 playlist!
Orwello - Golden Gate
Golden Gate by Orwello featuring Celyah is a neo-soul and R&B jam that is spacey and romantic with a healthy serving of masterful jazz elements. Rain sounds, intimate hazy vocals, and a down-tempo rhythm set a sensual tone to the song. The synth ambiance is soothing and has a soft reflective glow to it. As you melt into the comforting sway of the chorus, an exquisite and tasteful saxophone section rains down on your senses. As the song approaches the end, the music swells in tonality into a celestial atmosphere evoking feelings of love, joy, and passion. All about love and nostalgia, this song lyrically tells the story of the blissful moments of one’s first kiss.
Songs for Sabotage - Fortress
Fortress by Songs for Sabotage takes us on a nostalgic trip to the pop aesthetics of Swedish pop, 80s, 1st wave, 90s alternative, and 00s indie. The song also has a noir-pop dark allure to its sound, characterized by powerful riffs, resounding melancholic keys, enigmatic synth ambiance, and emotional vocals. The song’s uptempo rhythm features a range of beat textures that add sophistication to the production. Lines like “That was my fortress, now it's a grain of sand,” explore profound themes with artful songwriting about loss, defeat, and growth.
Yarisho - Take it slow
Take it slow by Yarisho is an experimental electro-pop journey into the depths of emotions. The song has a melancholic yet sensual energy brought to life by the singer’s raw and vulnerable vocals, brooding synth ambiance, metallic beats, celestial ambiance, and an array of novel electronic sonic elements. The production is deeply imaginative and creative. It features unique additions that unfold layer by layer like a flower’s petals. The soundscape is spacious and immersive. It has a magnetic quality, pulling you into its melodies and rhythm. Fans of Joji are sure to enjoy this song.
Soumyajit Guha (Oghamyst) - Romance Under Parisian Stars
Romance Under Parisian Stars by Soumyajit Guha (Oghamyst) captures the ethereal and energizing appeal of passionate romance. The song is part of Oghamyst’s latest album “Music Is What Feelings Sound Like (Volume 01)”. This track aptly embodies the album’s title because it evokes feelings of joy, love, serenity, and euphoria. The instrumentation is lush featuring atmospheric synths, celestial choir notes, blissful golden keys, soft happy strums, and an uplifting rhythm. Oghamyst displays commendable skill in the rendition of each sonic element, especially in bringing out the emotive quality of music through the tasteful curation of melodies.
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