Nothing quite makes you look inwards into your heart and appreciate your love for music quite like rock music does. That is why, this week LITM Rock Picks bring you the infectious melodies and dreamy talents of Department S and Baz Warne, Excuse Me., Hevvy Serve, Makeup and Something Moves!
Department S and Baz Warne - So Far Away
Department S is a band that has been rocking since the 80s and forty years later they are still putting out certified bops. That is the hallmark of a band that knows how to make good music and has polished their craft and their latest release “So Far Away” is a testament to the immense talent the band possesses. The sound of this track is a wonderful mix of Alternative and Post-Punk Rock, blending real instruments with synths to create an immense soundscape. “So Far Away” is energetic, gritty and full of vivid riffs and basslines making for an enjoyable auditory experience that is worth checking out!
Excuse Me. - Cops
Excuse Me builds a vibrant Punk rock vista with their latest release “Cops”. The song hits the ground running with an immediate injection of energy. Opening on a heavy bassline that is tense and which builds to the vocals instantly communicates the vibe of the song to you. Powerful guitar riffs and steady drumming further build the spine of this piece leading to a sonic experience that gives you a rebellious edge. “Cops” closes on a face-melting breakdown that is the perfect culmination of everything the song was building to. Overall, “Cops” is a wild ride that is a pleasure to listen to!
Hevvy Serve - Alaska
“Alaska” is a bluesy rock masterpiece by Hevvy Serve that transports you to a different plane from the moment it starts playing. Brimming with style and a wide musical ambience the melodies in this track invokes a feeling that is nostalgic as you listen to it. Opening on ambient recordings of radio transmissions, that serve as a recurring motif in this song, the song is clear and consistent in its tone and builds up a soundscape that is very easy to lose yourself in. Opening their self-titled album Hevvy Serve has crafted a song that will tickle your ears and elevate your senses!
Makeup - 21st Century Blues
“21st Century Blues” by Makeup is a moody piece that will resonate with you. Featuring atypical instrumentation for rock with heavy orchestral sections and synths blended with the holy trinity of rock; guitars, bass and drums, Makeup has given this song an atmosphere that transcends a normal listening experience and fully immerses you in the music. Hearing this song playthrough is like going on a cathartic emotional journey that reaches a dizzyingly satisfying crescendo before climaxing. Paired with this craftsmanship is some of the most passionate and soulful singing I have ever heard. Makeup has real talent for crafting music and we can’t wait to see what they put out next!
Something Moves - A Fraud
“A Fraud” by Something Moves is a song that is layered and whose lyrics cut deep. Opening on an ear-catching drumming and percussive arrangement that immediately demands your attention, “A Fraud” slowly mixes in the bass and guitars building the song up as it works towards a satisfying conclusion. The vocal performance on this track is simply excellent with Chris Briden’s passionate singing tugging at your heartstrings. At some point during the middle of the song, I was hit by the realisation that I should be taking down notes to write this review because I noticed I wasn’t as I had completely disassociated from reality and lost myself in the ambience of the music as it held my complete and undivided attention. I’m sure your listening experience will be similar because “A Fraud” is an infectious mastercraft by an artist who writes for the sheer love of music, and your playlists will be made better and more interesting with this song in it!
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