Sophisti-Pop
Sophisti-Pop
viBen – “Initials”
Melding sophisti-pop and electronic charm, “Initials” is a new track from viBen. Suave piano tones and a warming bass pulsation craft an inviting soundscape, alongside laid-back vocals and twangy ambient effects. A ...
Electro-Pop
Paul Andrews – “Borrowed Time”
The sophomore album from Paul Andrews, From the Distance entrances with its melodic vein of sophisti-pop and dance. There’s ample versatility amongst the tracks; “Words to Sorrow” and “Borrowed Time̶...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Oblique Dream – “Designer Suntan” (feat. Katie In)
“Suntan” is a lushly entrancing track from Oblique Dream Designer, a project from producer/songwriter Abram Shook that features guest vocalists. A dreamy sophisti-pop gem, “Suntan” marks the project̵...
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 ...
