LITM Rock Picks this week will have you grooving to the beat or have you transported to the vast expanse of outer space and much more with a diverse lineup of the talents of Downtown Patriots, Daniel de Boer, Idle Moon, My Life Story and Dave Barret. So grab your headphones and turn up the volume!
Downtown Patriots - Your Burden
A grunge powerhouse of a track “Your Burden” by Downtown Patriots is all goodness. Imagine The Killers gone 80s and you’d have a good idea of the type of sound Downtown Patriots went for on this track. The guitar riffs are catchy and play very well off the distorted vocals building a complete audio landscape. Talking about the songwriting on “Your Burden”, the lyrics are relatable and the message they convey of the writer feeling like a burden due to his insecurities cuts deep. Downtown Patriots have baked a classic with “Your Burden” and we can’t wait to see what they put out next!
Daniel de Boer - Fly Away
Full of energy and soul “Fly Away” by Daniel de Boer is an enthralling sonic experience. It’s impossible to place this song into a single genre of its own as it blends so many different styles and themes from all around the world. The song stands as its own cocktail mix featuring tender vocals and an almost swing-type tune the production quality of this track is on a level of its own. A feel-good let go of your pain message “Fly Away” brings only good vibes to the table.
Idle Moon - The Endless Nothing
Mastering instrumental tracks that fuse genres is not a small feat and nothing to be scoffed at. Idle Moon understands this very well and has crafted an atmospheric masterpiece with their track “The Endless Nothing”. Blending elements of progressive jazz, neo-soul and of course rock, Idle Moon transports you to the serenity of the stars. Buttery smooth clean guitar chords and lead nuances resting atop a full-fat bassline build this song up and it invokes imagery of drifting through the universe. Serene in its soundscape, kick back, relax and feel the music with Idle Moon’s “Endless Nothing”.
My Life Story - Numb Numb Numb
Emotive and full of energy “Numb Numb Numb” by My Life Story is a heartfelt Britpop bop that is absolutely worth checking out. Opening on percussive guitar chords the verse section of the track has a sense of building anticipation that lends itself perfectly as a cushion for the fantastic chorus. Speaking of the chorus, it has a heartfelt and hooky groove to it. By the end of the track, you are sure to be scream-singing the lyrics of “Numb Numb Numb” right along to the track and the melody won’t stop replaying in your head for a long time.
Dave Barrett - Dance With Me
Blending elements of Americana, Pop and Country Rock, “Dance With Me” by Dave Barrett will have you grooving to the beat. Opening with an acoustic guitar arrangement that leads into very country-injected vocals, you know you are in for a ride with this track. The lyrics that sit on top of this soulful groove are playful and rich with storytelling. Upbeat from start to finish “Dance With Me” bears all the markers of an audience participation hit song.
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