This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings you a mélange of pop tunes that are sensational and enlivening from artists Elle L, Jim Grim, LICO, Sophia Stephens, and Jessenation.
Elle L - Sign
Elle L pushes the boundaries of pop melodies in latest track Sign. The cinematic noir-pop track produced by Elle L with the tasteful influence of Christian DP under the alias Magna LV, has an expansive and enigmatic feeling that engulfs you in its musical and emotional depths. Dark synth spreads emanate an inescapable allure that draws you in with every new texture and tone that emerges. A pulsing rhythm made of metallic beats drives the music forward accompanied by celestial choirs, a glowing ambiance, and grand bass tunes that heighten the appeal of the track. Elle L’s vocals, delicate and silky, quivers and roars upon demand, uttering each melody with emotion and precision that captivates. Sign is an impressive introduction to Elle L’s production abilities, leaving us eager to experience future releases. Listen to Sign by Elle L here!
Jim Grim - Peaking Weekly
Norway-based producer Jim Grim teams up with Leon Frick and Hans Marius Andersen to craft a soundscape that is eclectic and energetic, in Peaking Weekly. A vibrant dance pop track, it enlivens your spirit with a mosaic of tones and textures– high-octane beats, slick grooves, warm synth backdrop, smooth saxophones and trumpets, punchy guitars, and the list goes on. The energy is infectious and the groove is inescapable. A song about growth, self-confidence, and self-love the music makes you feel enlivened. The singer’s voice, charismatic and buttery, delivers each melody with a revelrous spirit infusing all that cheer and confidence in you. The exquisite saxophone, thrilling trumpets and buoyant percussion are a triumph. All in all an invigorating experience. Listen to Peaking Weekly by Jim Grim here!
LICO - Casanova
LICO’s sound is a riveting blend of experimentation and ingenuity. Several musical influences glisten through the soundscape, like MGMT, The 1975, KAYTRANADA, and others, yet the overall picture is purely the personal, and playful work of LICO. It is refreshingly new yet comfortingly familiar and that’s where LICO’s skill is evident. In Casanova, the sound is intricate, imaginative and intriguing. There’s a fusion of synth, electronica, keys, grooves, metaphors, and melody that consumes you; its dance pop, disco pop, synth pop, genre-defying yet gives you the best of each world. Trilling melodies, hazy vocals, pulsing basslines, racing beats, and zooming synth tunes form a rich, embellished sound that melts into your senses, like ice in water. It's the kind of music that makes you feel it rather than understand it. Listen to Casanova by LICO here!
Sophia Stephens - Fervor
Indiana-based singer-songwriter Sophia Stephens grips your senses with her arresting vocal presence and powerful sound in Fervor. Her passionate musicality draws you in with a grip that is so strong and imposing, it is impossible not to be immersed in the emotions and expanse of melodies. Fervor unleashes a more formidable and uninhibited side of Sophia Stephens, her voice towering over the soundscape with its majestic melodies. She conquers each note with a power and mastery that inspires awe. The musical backdrop, rich and radiant, anchors her vocals to the instrumentation, featuring gritty riffs, emphatic drums, and a mystical ambiance. Fervor is a soul-stirring, fervent track that will make you come back for more. Listen to Fervor by Sophia Stephens here!
Jessenation - FEVER - Remix
Afrobeat sensation, Jessenation reprises FEVER with a refreshing energy and style that will leave you addicted to the sound like never before. In FEVER - Remix, there is a bright, breezy feel to the rhythm, a groovy current of percussion that takes the music to new highs, combined with a charismatic and soulful vocal performance. Stripped-back and spacious, the music allows you to feel every note, and every beat. Yet the singer's voice fills the space with meaning, like light fills the darkness. The words fit the tune like pieces of a puzzle, creating catchy hooks and memorable melodies that will linger in your mind long after the song has ended. The music will get you moving in no time and singing the lyrics every time you play the song on repeat. Listen to FEVER - Remix by Jessenation here!
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