This edition of LITM Pop Picks brings groove-laden, lush, and energetic soundscapes from artists Tonoso, Antonio Liranzo, Kazu Osumi, Heliara, and Moon and Aries.
Tonoso - Move Your Feet
Los-Angeles based live electronic indie-dance duo, Tonoso bring a rare and exquisite brand of dance music laden with ornate and luxurious infusions of indie-dance, jazz, psych-rock, and funk. Move Your Feet, their latest release, featuring Chikezie Eze, has an alluring and energetic soundscape. Driven by irresistible grooves and vibrant notes, the music gets you dancing and singing your heart out in no time. The dramatic retro-esque aesthetic defined by soaring instrumentation, upbeat rhythms, and emphatic vocals heightens the appeal and thrill of the sound. Pumping percussion, booming bass lines, radiant riffs, swelling string sections, rich harmonies, and more converge through a seamless and spectacular production into a bustling, brilliant musical backdrop that perfectly complements the commanding vocal performance of the singers. Move Your Feet is dangerously good and addictive. Listen here!
Antonio Liranzo - Body Heat
Los-Angeles based singer-songwriter, author, and actor Antonio Liranzo channels the charm and magic of his poetry into arresting soundscapes, fulfilling his inner child dreams and standing as an inspiration for all. His soundscapes take you back in time, creating a 80s and 90s inspired retro-dance-pop atmosphere that is bursting with richly-textured melodies, bouncy rhythms, and peppy vocals. Body Heat, the latest release is one of those songs that glues itself to your mind. From the get go, the dynamic beats and the blooming synths inject a sense of eruptive passion and energy into you. From there on, weighty slick bass notes and soaring synth spreads join in on the grand, groovy musical show that gets you on your feet. Throughout the sonic party, one element keeps the energy and emotion soaring, it is Antonio’s vocals. The earthy, velvety vocals deliver catchy melodies with infectious passion that you can’t help but sing along. Body Heat is a sensational release. Listen here!
Kazu Osumi - Fallen Stars
Kazu Osumi envelops you in the expansive embrace of her soundscapes, each an exploration of life’s darker and lighter moments. She combines guitar influences from Guns N’ Roses, The Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix with mellow, introspective tones reminiscent of Norah Jones, and wraps it up in lush production to create a sound that is absorbing and affecting. The latest release, Fallen Stars is a compelling track that is deeply stirring, soothing, and spell-binding. Mystical melodies open the music to a brooding, dreamy start. The steady thumps of the percussion drives the music forward with a pulsing cadence. Her vocals, pristine and passionate, draw hypnotizing melodies dripping with melancholy and rumination with a sonic grace and skill that is striking. Cinematic strings in the backdrop soar and fall mesmerically and majestically, tying up all the layers together into one masterfully orchestrated musical experience that will leave you in awe. Listen here!
Heliara - Cloak of Fear
Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, Heliara is a passionate singer-songwriter and storyteller. Her latest release, Cloak of Fear, is a powerful pop rock anthem echoing a profound message of hope and strength. Lyrically eloquent and sonically moving, the song tells a metaphorical tale about overcoming anxiety, low self-worth, and lack of faith in yourself, while urging you to embrace hope, self-belief, and self-empowerment. The soundscape mirrors these challenging feelings and goes from somber atmospheres to brighter, soaring heights. Reflective piano chords and rousing distortion-soaked riffs create a magnetic and majestic musical backdrop that is propelled forward by pounding drums. Amidst this heaving, commanding melodic landscape is the towering vocals of the singer. Standing out for its emotive and sincere quality, the singer’s vocal melodies reach for your heart. Cloak of Fear is a resonant and rousing track from Heliara. Listen here!
Moon and Aries - Take Me Home
Jordana Moon and Tom Aries, the award-winning musical duo behind Moon and Aries, present the magical chemistry of their creativity and talent in their transportive soundscapes, a fusion of enchanting vocals and poetic lyricism from Moon and rich, mystical melodies from Aries. Each of their compositions is a journey into emotions, thought-provoking reflections, and consciousness-elevating experiences. The latest release, Take Me Home gives you a taste of their delectable, hypnotic sound. Driven by electro-pop beats the music builds with flourishing synth melodies, bright flickering notes, and grounding bass tunes. The singer’s spell-binding, smooth vocals glide effortlessly over the soundscape, stitching it with heartfelt, passionate melodies. With a lush, timeless feel, the music seems to borrow from various genres like trip hop, electronica, soul and R&B. Fans of Massive Attack, Depeche Mode, ABBA, and ELIZA will have much to love about Moon and Aries’ artistry. Listen here!
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