This edition of LITM Pop Picks features immersive soundscapes driven by themes of love from artists LTB, Juliet Ayres, Melina Hazewood, Red Skies Mourning, and Dom Scott.
LTB - Skyline
Pop and RnB artist LTB, hailing from Annapolis, crafts immersive soundscapes sprawling with lush melodies and powered by raw emotion. The latest release, Skyline, places the singer’s distinct, emotive vocals at the heart of the sound, supported by luminous atmospheric melodies, dreamy synth infusions, and soft beats. In the song’s minimal design, there is a sense of vastness and abundance, mirroring the expansive, overflowing emotions of passionate romance and admiration captured in the lyrics. The deeply personal and vulnerable lyricism is brought to life by LTB’s arresting vocal performance, where each melody serves as a heartfelt, sincere expression of love, appreciation, and yearning. Skyline will leave you filled to the brim with the warmth and euphoria of love. Listen here!
Juliet Ayres - Perfect
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Juliet Ayres bares her heart in her latest release, Perfect, a song that delves into the alluring yet haunting depths of infatuation. Laden with affecting piano melodies, cinematic string sections, and driving drums, the musical backdrop is rousing—channeling the imposing, consuming intensity of obsessive admiration. Ayres’ strikingly rich, beautiful voice delivers impassioned melodies with perfection and poise, effortlessly conveying the raw emotion and vulnerability imbued in the lyricism. This captivating waltz between lush instrumentation and stirring vocals creates an unforgettable, gripping showcase of sound and story, bringing to the limelight Juliet Ayres' exceptional talent as both a songwriter and performer. Listen here!
Melina Hazewood - Sister
Seventeen-year-old English-French singer-songwriter Melina Hazewood is already a prolific composer, her music resonating deeply and lending a voice to those who wish to be heard. Her latest release, Sister, is an endearing, heartwarming ode to sisterhood—exploring the joy, wonder, quirks, and love in the bond between sisters. The soundscape is radiant, effervescent, and prismatic, filled with glittering melodies, swirling notes, soaring synths, and fluttering beats. In each note, Melina infuses a sense of gratitude and affection, ensuring that the song feels like nothing short of a celebration of such a beautiful bond. Melina’s pristine, powerful vocals deliver heartfelt melodies rich with sincere emotion, making the song all the more touching. Sister is a song that fills you with bliss and awe from the first note. Listen here!
Red Skies Mourning - Mirror
Red Skies Mourning is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and artist Chris Aleshire, a US Marine turned musician carving his own path to greatness. With a deep-seated love for rock, pop, rap, hip hop and r&b, he shapes spectacular pop rock soundscapes rich in texture and color, all carried by his warm, captivating vocals. The latest release, Mirror, pulls you into an expansive, dreamy soundscape fusing the irresistible pulse of pop with the raw intensity of rock. The luxurious musical backdrop is stitched together through mushrooming synth melodies, vivid atmospheric vistas, and pulsating beats. The singer’s plush, power-packed vocals propels the music forward with stirring melodies that reach for your heart. Mirror is an evocative and enlivening release from Red Skies Mourning. Listen here!
Dom Scott - Fadin’
NYC-based actor, singer and rockstar, Dom Scott brings you invigorating and illuminating pop rock soundscapes teeming with punchy grooves, spectacular vocals, and ear-catching melodies. The latest release, Fadin’ offers a glimpse into the sonic exuberance and grandeur that Dom Scott artfully and masterfully creates, ensuring that you are swept up in a wave of infectious energy and affecting emotion. Despite the lyrical theme being dark and heavy, about a toxic relationship and the suffocating hold of a person that is not good for you, the music flips the tone into an energetic, impassioned, and bright feel through danceable, upbeat percussion, radiant piano chords, lush synths, rich riffs, booming basslines, dramatic harmonies and lot more delectable textures. Dom’s vocal acrobatics and emotive expression makes the song all the more entertaining and thrilling. Fadin’ is a lot of fun, frisson, and funk. Listen here!
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