Discover unmissable pop hits in this week's LITM Pop Picks with elements of R&B, soul and indie music featuring artists Joe Lington, Patty Dufey, Will Foley and others

Indulge in a diverse mix of pop, R&B, and indie sounds in this edition of LITM Pop Picks, featuring artists Joe Lington, Patty Duffey, Giovany Revelle, Will Foley, and Parachutes and Promises. Explore love stories, nostalgia, and raw emotions in these captivating songs.

Joe Lington - I Gotta Be With You

I Gotta Be With You by Joe Lington is a pop-rap track that beautifully blends R&B and soul elements. This multi-lingual artist serenades us with sultry melodies and twangy guitar rhythms, creating a unique nostalgic R&B beat that's impossible to resist. The lyrics tell a tale of an all-consuming romance, making mere blocks-away feel like miles-away when you're not with your lover. It's about the kind of love that is infectious and takes over your entire being. Joe Lington's velvety vocals and lustrous harmonies add depth to the track, transporting listeners to a world of passion and desire. This song is reminiscent of artists like Ne-Yo and Akon, with its smooth and captivating sound. The song is a musical journey into the depths of love, leaving you wanting more.

Patty Duffey - Love Across the Aisle

Love Across the Aisle by Patty Duffey and singer Alexa Cabral, is a charming acoustic-pop track that narrates a spontaneous love story. The lyrics follow two strangers who meet on a flight and find love unexpectedly. This song radiates optimism and emphasizes that love can appear in the  places that you’d least expect it, enriching life in profound ways. The singer’s heartfelt vocals tell the story with authenticity, and the track seamlessly arranges vocal melodies, soothing acoustics and soft beats, like a perfect puzzle coming together. Love Across the Aisle, speaks to those who believe in the unpredictability of love and its transformative impact, offering a heartwarming musical journey for all the romantics out there.

Giovany Revelle - Let Me Love You

Chicago-based musician Giovany Revelle, celebrates love and getting lucky in romance, with his track "Let Me Love You." The song has lively rhythm and a towering orchestra of horns that instantly grabs your attention. The lyrics are centered around love’s allure and persuading a lover to embrace a beautiful and promising romantic future. The song is embellished with soulful harmonies and passionate lead vocals, making the sounds nothing short of luxurious. The musical arrangement is masterful and elevated by iconic saxophone solos that flow right into your soul. It's as if you've been transported back in time to the golden era of jazz clubs, vintage cars, and love letters written on post cards.

Will Foley - Did You Ever Dance

"Did You Ever Dance" by Will Foley, a singer-songwriter hailing from Colchester, is a standout track from his latest album, "Addicted to Chaos." With a vocal texture and writing style reminiscent of artists like Alex Turner and Bon Iver, this song is a gem for indie pop and indie rock enthusiasts. The emotive guitar rhythms and melodies whisk you away into a realm of nostalgia, as the lyrics delve into themes of love, overcoming doubt, and self-expression. Foley's voice effortlessly oscillates between soft and powerful deliveries, perfectly encapsulating the lyrical message. The impactful drums add an extra layer of intensity to this poignant song. A must-listen for anyone who appreciates soul-stirring indie music.

Parachutes and Promises- Magnetic

"Parachutes and Promises, a pop band hailing from Seattle, have released a fresh indie pop offering titled 'Magnetic,' featuring the emphatic vocals of Caitlin Sarwono. This contemplative track showcases musical quality reminiscent of renowned artists like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran. The singer's satin-like voice effortlessly glides in harmony with the background, like a bird riding a gentle breeze. Lyrically, 'Magnetic' delves into the enduring memories of an old lover, much like stubborn wine stains on a white dress, and concepts of loss and grief. What sets this track apart is its ability to balance the weighty themes with invigorating melodies. Powerful piano chords, a steady rhythm, and soft guitar riffs create a lush musical experience that captures the heart with raw emotions.

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In LITM Pop Picks this week, Lapenzi, Kärma Sounds, Joe Lington and others deliver emotionally charged ballads, soulful melodies, and dancefloor hits

In this edition of LITM Pop Picks, we take you on a musical journey from heartfelt love songs to club hits from artists Lapenzi, Johnaé Elease, NEO & NEO, Kärma Sounds, and Joe Lington.

Lapenzi - Pretend

Australian singer-songwriter Lapenzi’s latest release titled “Pretend” is an emotive musical outpour of a dejected lover. The penetrative tonality of the singer’s voice shines bright over soothing piano melodies. It immediately reminds you of the vocal texture and writing style of artists like Miley Cyrus. Lyrically, the track is a hymn for broken hearts; traversing topics of loss, yearning and attachment. The song has a tendency to wring your heart strings, emanating a sense of melancholy and emotional release. Towards the end, the song beautifully culminates into pure and raw singing and solitary piano keys that linger in your mind long after the song’s over. 

Johnaé Elease - Headphones

Singer-songwriter and mental health advocate, Johnaé Elease’s new track titled “Headphones”  provides a musical companion to all those feeling overwhelmed by society, burnt out and experiencing the anxiety of infinite choices. Her heart-felt vocal rendition of the lyrics convey the beauty and power of music to offer a safe haven to anybody feeling anxious. She draws from her own experience of finding immense joy in “never-ending playlists” on an unsettling day. With vibrant peppy guitars, bubbly rhythm and soft harmonies this song feels like the gentle morning sun hitting your skin. If you’re having a not-so-okay day and are in need of a mood-lifter, then this is the song you need.

NEO & NEO - Stone In My Heart (Live At Hardstudios)

Stone In My Heart is NEO & NEO’s new indie release. With emotive chords, grounding beats and grunge vocals that deepen and soften in waves emphasizing the lyrical narrative, this song is meant for those times when you find yourself drawn into the current of introspection. As the song takes shape, sustained piano sounds surround the track driving feelings of melancholy and separation deep into your heart. This track’s musical expression is reminiscent of sounds from Coldplay, Kodaline and others. The lyrics allude to gloomy days that bring an air of contemplation. It addresses the weight of one’s inner chasm and explores concepts of attachment and absence. 

Karmä Sounds - Mysterious

Mysterious is a high-energy club-banger type of a song released by Kärma Sounds, the moniker of Karina Morin, a Vancouver based artist. The electro-pop track is a shot of adrenaline packed with dance beats, funk and synth elements. The singer’s emphatic voice and sonic range clearly exhibits her vocal influences by artists like Erykah Badu, Sade and Chaka Khan. Through the lyrics we hear a story about being curious, impulsive and free in love.   As the song progresses, slinky guitar riffs, squiggly bass notes and electronic pulses merge together, creating a dreamy cosmic soundscape. This song sonically paints a picture of what it might feel like to be transported to a dance-club in another planet, where you have just locked eyes with a potential beau. Because why not, “Life’s too serious” and you want to “Keep it mysterious”.

Joe Lington - You & Me 

With “You & Me” Joe Lington renders a groovy sonic narrative on love. The song’s twangy acoustics, bass notes, passionately husky vocals, and soft rock beats draws listeners in and never loses their attention. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of love and togetherness, while the music's suave melodies and unhurried tempo enhances the song's nostalgic charm. If you enjoy the French language, then you’re in for a treat– a French verse in the second half vocally delivered with raw authenticity. The instrumental arrangement is tastefully understated, allowing the vocals and lyrics to shine. This track is sure to strike a chord with anyone who's ever been in love.

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