LITM Rock Picks this week cater to everyone’s musical palates with experimental rock songs with an edge to them to inspiring songs that lift your spirits, experience the talents of S.J. Armstrong, Marlene Larsen, Levina, Aryton Jimenez and Two Handed Engine!
S.J. Armstrong - Designing a Spacecraft
S.J Armstrong has a fresh yet familiar style of crafting music and his latest release “Designing a Spacecraft” is a wonderful auditory experience. The song wastes no time getting started, opening right on the strong melody that acts as the backbone of this track. Completely hooky and infectious from start to finish, “Designing a Spacecraft” is one of those songs you’ll catch yourself humming several days after you first listen to it. The mix is wonderfully massive with a bass-heavy sound with powerful guitars an unforgettable bassline and a truckload of synths that contrast and pair perfectly with the vocals. S.J. Armstrong has made a statement with this piece and we can't wait to hear what he puts out next!
Marlene Larsen - I Said I’m Fine
Marlene Larsen is an artist who makes unforgettable music that is incredibly atmospheric and almost hypnotic in nature. Her latest release “I Said I’m Fine” is no exception and has all the hallmarks of her signature sound she truly made her own. With dark guitar tones, a booming bassline and raw vocals, “I Said I’m Fine” demands your attention from the outset. You can’t help but sing the lyrics “I'm fine” along to the song. Marlene has put out another bop into the world and her talent is one that deserves all the love it can get. So do yourself a favour and add her songs to your playlists today!
Levina - Who’s Laughing Now
Levina brings a bold and powerful sound with her latest release “Who’s Laughing Now”. The song alternates between massive electric guitars with crushing power chords and gorgeous acoustic riffs giving the song an uplifting sound. This energy only builds upon itself as the song progresses culminating in a huge crescendo as the song closes out. Levina’s vocal performance is sublime with her motivational and inspirational lyrics serenading you through this song’s runtime. “Who’s Laughing Now” is a statement by an artist who is here to make a mark on the rock music scene, and I loved listening to the song, so go check it out!
Ayrton Jimenez - Ends of the Earth
Ayrton Jimenez’s “Ends of the Earth” is a song that's brimming with soul and character. Opening on gorgeous slow guitars and ambient keys the song has an enchanting ambience that transports you to a calmer, introspective and sombre place in your mind. Ayrton’s vocal performance is also heartfelt with lyrics that touch your heart, making for a hypnotising listening experience. The soundscape of this song is also nostalgic with notes of melancholy that resonate with you as you listen to it. Ayrton is a force to be reckoned with in the indie rock scene, and as long as he puts out music at this level of quality, he’s the artist to look out for!
Two Handed Engine - Not by the Night
Dark, moody and atmospheric, “Not by the Night” by Two Handed Engine is the perfect capsule of macabre sound styles. Opening on enticing clean guitar melodies that build into vocals that are raw and a bassline that carries an authoritative thump to it, the song builds its musical ambience masterfully. Somewhat experimental in nature this song doesn’t have the typical structure of a verse-chorus-bridge pattern but instead opts to be one smooth consistent listening experience. Two Handed Engine make music that is dreamy with a melancholic edge to it, and I loved listening to “Not by the Night”, and you ought to check it out!
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