In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we feature atmospheric melodies, afrobeat celebrations, r&b rhythms, and serene soundscapes from artists Mesmershade, T.A.P., jazzygold, Ninni, and Peak Park.
Mesmershade - Petrichor
Petrichor has a dark and enigmatic feel, immediately transporting you to a mystical realm. A catchy guitar riff with a pensive tone loops away in the backdrop along with a down-tempo rhythm, while the singer's raw and vulnerable vocals glide over it, like grey clouds in the midnight sky. An atmospheric synth veil looms over the entire song, enveloping the listener in its melancholic embrace. The electronic duo creates a haunting soundscape that is as unsettling as it is inviting.
T.A.P. - Beats of Christmas
T.A.P. pays a sonic tribute to festive cheer and holiday nostalgia in their latest track Beats of Christmas. Blending Afrobeat rhythms and hip-hop sounds with a soulful touch, Beats of Christmas gets you grooving in no time. The lyrics fondly reminisce about the Christmas season and all of its joyful little traditions, like baking cookies, family gatherings, and more. The singer’s voice is textured and melodious, and emotes with sincerity, evoking feelings of bliss, love, and longing. The lively Christmas spirit of this song radiates a cozy warmth that will seep right into your soul.
jazzygold - day off
day off by jazzygold is a spacey bedroom pop daydream. The vulnerable and dazed vocals cradle the listener in its vibey melodies. Textures of reverb and soft harmonies accompany the vocals like the way stillness accompanies the night, evoking a haze of emotions. You can hear r&b and jazz influences in the laid-back beats, synth ambiance, and guitars. In an era that is drowning itself in the “hustle culture”, jazzygold unapologetically advocates for taking a “day off” to recuperate and nurture yourself. Take some time off and comfortably lose yourself in this dreamy single right now!
Ninni - White Christmas
White Christmas is swelling with golden melodies, a warm ambiance, and a gently pulsing rhythm. Ninni delivers a heartfelt vocal performance, powerful yet emotional in tonality. There is a tenderness to the sounds, that whooshes in feelings of serenity, devotion, and joy. This song is a must-add to your Christmas playlist, especially to give you company during the long winter nights in this festive season.
Peak Park - Old Love
Old Love by Peak Park featuring Charlie Wilde tugs at your heartstrings with its celestial atmosphere, fragile vocals, resonant strings, and powerful keys. The song engulfs you in its wave of melancholia and reflection, heightened by the singer’s vocal delivery, breaking and building in emotional intensity. The keys and guitar riffs exude passion and openness in tonality, further enriching the listening experience. There is a gloom and foreboding quality to the music, however, it all builds into a crescendo of blissful release and freedom. Old Love is truly a soul-stirring listen.
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