LITM Rock Picks for this week will take you on a rollercoaster from heartfelt ballads to classic raging alternative rock featuring the talents of Ray Van D and Philippe M, Alkanes, Mick J Clark, Campbell Fackre and The Chase.
Ray Van D and Philippe M - What Mothers Do
Imagine if a song was a big warm blanket. That’s exactly what Ray Van D and Phillippe M achieved in their latest collaborative track “What Mothers Do”. They slow things down with this song to accomplish a more feel-good vibe which blends Singer/Songwriter style music with Classic Slow Rock. The lyrics explore the parent-child relationship from the perspective of the parents and they will resonate with almost anyone. The singing is soulful and tugs on your heartstrings. All of this is to say that “What Mothers Do” is a heartfelt and emotional piece that is much more than worth checking out!
Alkanes - Artefact
“Artefact” by Alkanes is a song that's almost completely driven by its guitar riff and it simply will not relent. Completely packed with power the guitars on this track feature elements of Alternative Rock, and they dominate the mix injecting energy into your veins. That's not to undercut the vocals, songwriting or percussion on this track as they too are fantastic and hold this song together. The lyrics are emotional and are perfectly complemented by the aggressive Hard Rock style vocals. Under all these layers you will find an amazing drum arrangement that sounds full and completes the mix to give “Artefact” a full sound through the highs, lows and mids. Alkanes bring pure talent to the table and we can’t wait to see what exciting music they put out next!
Mick J Clark - This Life Is Unforgiving
“This Life Is Unforgiving” by Mick J Clark is a brutally honest deconstruction of the harsh realities of the world we live in. The song's standout features are its lyrics that talk about the unforgiving nature of life and how we are resigned to continue living this way unless we make a change. These lyrics are juxtaposed with folky-sounding instrumentation featuring warm guitar tones and whistling melodies, which only furthers the wake-up call tone of this song. Utterly captivating in its art style “This Life Is Unforgiving” holds your attention throughout its runtime and is a must-listen!
Campbell Fackre - Triple Shot
Cramming to finish an assignment with a deadline approaching fast is a position we’ve all been in right? Now if you take that idea and turn it into a song we get Campbell Fackre’s “Triple Shot”. This fun, groovy track stands at the place where Garage Rock meets Punk. The guitar riffs are fast and hooky and the vocals perfectly convey the anxiety and denial that accompanies having the knowledge that you are about to blow past a deadline. Taking a step back and slowing down at the bridge section we are treated to experiencing a caffeine crash in song form. Brilliantly encaptivating, and unrelentingly fun Campbell Fackre takes you on a journey through this song and you should absolutely go show them some love!
The Chase - Bonzo Bonanza
“Bonzo Bonanza” is a song that's The Beatles doing The Greatest Showman. This outing by The Chase is a wonderful melting pot of genres and is all the better because of it. The song transports you straight to a circus and holds your attention throughout its runtime. Tylers’ vocals are powerful and really help in building the atmospheric nature of this song. The instrumentation, vocals and symphony of ambient sounds that are encapsulated in this track elevate it from being just a piece of music to a complete sensory experience. The Chase has hit multiple home runs on this track and it is a must-add to your library!
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