Sophisti-Pop
Sophisti-Pop
En-Kay – “Changing Tides”
Showing a lovely sophisti-pop vein reminiscent of Prefab Sprout, “Changing Tides” is a recent track from En-Kay, the project of New York-based Nathanael Koenig. Bird-chirping and jazzy acoustics consume initially, a...
Sophisti-Pop
Yukkon – “Two Way Street”
A beautiful track fit for sunset-side yearning, “Two Way Street” comes via Yukkon, the project of Los Angeles-based producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Tyler Connaghan. The track swiftly develops from light guit...
Sophisti-Pop
Marvin Serland – “19/12”
“19/12” is an atmospheric rocker from Florida-based artist Marvin Serland. Moody saxophone and late-night piano tones lead an atmospheric sound, meshing ’80s rock guitar tones with melodic sophisti-pop keys. L...
Rock
Always You – “Have It Your Way”
“Have It Your Way” is a fantastic track from Always You, the Los Angeles-based project of Anton and Christoph Hochheim, whose previous project Ablebody churned out sophisti-pop gems like “One Dime a Day.”...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Mata Kopa – “Go Buy the Sun”
“Go Buy the Sun” is a stylish, moody track from Swedish act Mata Kopa, exuding a melodic convergence of sophisti-pop and late-night rock. Mellow vocal correspondence play alongside steady percussion and atmospheric ...
Folk
Pure Intruders – “Canoe”
“Canoe” is the warming, atmospheric opener on the No Hard Feelings EP, the latest from Chicago/Atlanta-based trio Pure Intruders. The project self-released three singles in 2020, drawing praise for a blend of bossa ...
Sophisti-Pop
why try – “time 2 heal”
Out today from Montreal-based group why try, “time 2 heal” struts a hooky, mellow sophisti-pop sound. The track is the first single from why try’s upcoming second album, we could do anything. Playful keys and ...
Pop
In VideColour – “Friction Against the Grooves”
The first single from In VideColour, “Friction Against the Grooves” bursts with a hooky sophisti-pop effervescence. Playful vocals and pulsing, bright synths craft a brightly melodic feel, driving especially well pa...
Sophisti-Pop
LearningToDive – “Promenade” + “I Stand on an Ice Floe”
Two new tracks from LearningToDive show the project’s captivating aesthetic, steeped in elements of sophisti-pop. They both come via the new album Norwegian Pop. “Promenade” touts a caressing soundscape, compl...
Sophisti-Pop
Da Capo – “Following You”
“Following You” is an emotive crooner from French artist Da Capo. Sophisti-pop and bossa nova vibes flow enjoyably, building to a vocally expressive chorus with string-laden yearning. A jaunty piano progression foll...
