In this week’s edition of LITM Pop Picks, we bring melodies that evoke feelings of love, joy, hope, and melancholy from artists Nathasha Rumbos, The Poster Child, Tiffany Kintzer, Don Josef, and Jack Simpson.
Nathasha Rumbos - Sugadaddi
Nathasha Rumbos, a Venezuelan singer/songwriter based in Miami, is hitting it big in the Latin music scene with her release “Sugadaddi.” The infectiously groovy dembow is a fun and playful take on the opulent life of a sugar baby. Nathasha Rumbos lets us experience that exclusivity and luxury with a peppy and indulgent soundscape. The pumping beats and booming bass form the flesh of the music while Natasha's stunning vocals inject the music with life and character. Her rendition of Latin tunes with a mix of urban rhythms and reggaeton is fresh and unique, positioning her music as a rising force! Listen to Sugadaddi here.
The Poster Child - Chlorine
Chlorine immerses you in its achingly beautiful soundscape, soothing and rousing the mind with swirling synth expanses, wavering temperaments, and emphatic vocals. Connor Handwerk, the mind behind The Poster Child, puts his production and vocal skills on full display, crafting a sound that is distinct, symbolic, and emotional. The songwriting is honest and vulnerable, appealing to anyone who has been caught in the tangles of love. In Chlorine, one can sense the pain, shame, and rumination triggered by a complicated affair, and the fact that Connor elicits these feelings with a fairly minimal and ambient musical arrangement is a testament to his extremely creative yet sensitive approach to composing music. Listen to Chlorine here!
Tiffany Kintzer - Nineteen - remix
Nineteen - remix by Tiffany Kintzer and Alan George is a sweet reminiscence of a powerful and enduring love story. Alan George revitalizes the music with an ambient and ethereal adaptation, infusing it with sprawling synth spreads, blissful piano chords, and lively beats. Tender choral harmonies drench the soundscape with angelic echoes, while waves of whooshes wash over the music, transporting you to a place of love and light. Tiffany’s vocals are lush and teeming with emotions, injecting you with the excitement, happiness, and hope that are charted in the lyrics. A captivating blend of pop sensibilities with indie-folk charm, Nineteen - remix has a luminous and buoyant quality that instantly lifts your spirits. Listen to the song here!
Don Josef - Villain
Don Josef, a singer-songwriter from Norway, enthralls us with the dark allure of his latest release Villain. Haunting yet inviting, the music engulfs you in its pensive melodies, slow-moving rhythm, and evocative singing. Don Josef delivers a stellar vocal performance, conquering each melody with formidable power and elegance. His voice, mature and heavy, gushes past you with tender yet impactful force. Transforming from melodic expressions and passionate outcries to beastly roars, Don Josef unleashes his vocal prowess unapologetically. The music is emotionally charged and the lyricism is sincere and straightforward, making Villain a song that grips your attention from the very first moments to the very last. Listen now!
Jack Simpson - Pentecost Again
Harrogate-based musician Jack Simpson crafts a cheerful and breezy sound in Pentecost Again. Bright glowing piano chords open the song to a blissful start, with light strokes of drumming setting a lively tone. The female lead vocals, angelic and delicate, sing of religious and spiritual growth, infusing the song with feelings of positivity and hope. Gentle acoustic strums with slivers of country-folk-infused solo, add dynamism to the music, elevating it from stripped-back to colorful and exquisite instrumentation. Jack Simpson never fails to amuse with his compositions, be it the engaging soundscapes or authentic lyricism, and Pentecost Again lives up to that and more. Listen now!
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