This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings captivating soundscapes from artists Melaku, Delta of Venus, charlieCityy, Marble Raft, and Andi Fins.
Melaku - The Underdog
California-based independent artist, songwriter, and record producer, Melaku, presents masterfully crafted soundscapes, each infused with deep emotion and sincere stories of both struggle and triumph. In the latest release, The Underdog, Melaku celebrates the grit, courage, and perseverance of those who face hardships and personal battles, yet rise to the top through sheer resilience and determination. Drawing from his own experiences, Melaku writes with an honest, empowering, and eloquent flair. The soundscape captures both the emotional weight of the theme and the positivity of the narrative through the reflective and radiant piano melodies, gentle percussion, and emotive guitar riffs. Melaku’s smooth, skillful vocals heighten the song’s anthemic spirit, creating a rousing and resonant listening experience. The Underdog is an inspiring, compelling release. Listen here!
Delta of Venus - Slipping
Delta of Venus make a triumphant return from their hiatus with the captivating single Slipping, featured on their album Disengaged b/w Slipping. Their bold, experimental, and authentic sound refined and evolved over years of experience, shines through, making these sonic landscapes even more immersive. Slipping ventures into a dark and celestial atmosphere, blending pop, post-punk, and indie aesthetics. The lyrical theme, contemplative and deep, adds to the allure of the sound, keeping you hooked to the track. The rushing downpour of bright, hopeful guitar riffs aligns impeccably with the cascading flow of the driving drum beats. Despite the rich, urgent, and enigmatic musical backdrop, the singer’s beaming vocals stand out for its emotional gravity and melodic poise. It is almost haunting, the melancholy and magic in the vocals, and that is exactly what draws you deeper into the sound. Listen to Slipping here!
charlieCityy - mirror
Promising artist charlieCityy from Birmingham, England, delivers electrifying soundscapes bursting with the infectious energy and glittery allure of hyperpop. The latest release, mirror, showcases the artist's ability to weave emotionally resonant, inspiring themes together with the pulsing, lush, euphoric sheen of pop aesthetics. Through the song the artist reflects on heartbreak and growth with lyricism that feels deeply personal and honest. Warm guitar melodies, vivid beats, and sprawling synths create a rich backdrop, while the artist’s textured vocals shift seamlessly between metallic, mellifluous leads and plush harmonies, adding intoxicating dynamics to the sound. The hypnotic ebb and flow of the music, driven by pounding beats and raw emotion, sweeps you away into a state of inner reflection. Listen here!
Marble Raft - To Have and to Hold and to Break
From the undiscovered tundra of Stockholm archipelago, comes the Swedish indie pop, dream pop duo, Marble Raft. Olle Söderström and Gabrielle Baker together create ethereal, boundless, expansive alt pop realms that are waiting to be explored and escaped into. Their latest release, To have and to Hold and to Break, showcases their signature, spell-binding lushness of sound. This musical world is constructed with a dazzling, dreamy textures of instrumentation—soaring buzz of string machines, vivid chimes of guitars, cosmic haze of mellotron, lightning momentums, and grand choral vocal melodies—all converging in a spectacular, enrapturing symphony of sound and story. Experience the melodic magic and instrumental brilliance of this song by listening here!
Andi Fins - Only A Kiss
Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and pianist, Andi Fins brings refreshing authenticity and charm in his soundscapes. A delectable, vibrant, and effervescent blend of folk, psychedelia, pop, electronic, and funk music, Andi’s compositions are as amusing as they are affecting. Passion, desire, and love drips out of the latest release, Only A Kiss’ soundscape. There is an impressive ease and smoothness in the instrumentation—polished, plucky guitars pulse alongside groovy, soft beats, while bright, prismatic synth blooms flourish and recede hypnotically in the backdrop. These interlacing textures glide intently and seamlessly—like lovers holding hands, their fingers interlocked—exploding into colorful tones and rousing moods, amplified by the singer’s ear-catching, exciting vocal performance. Add Only A Kiss to your playlist—it’s unforgettable and addictive. Listen here!
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