Revolutionary and bold these artists rail against the limits set upon them by the boundaries of their chosen genre or societal expectation, and do it with heavy riffs and badass guitar sounds on powerful tunes. LITM Rock Picks bring you the talents of The Brass Bambees, Vlad in Tears, Bad Ass Beauty, Shooting Galleries and Chandra!
The Brass Bambees - On With The Show
The Brass Bambees have put out a post-punk indie rock masterpiece with their latest release “On With The Show”. If there’s one thing on this song that jumps right out at you it's the thumping, heavy and utterly phat bassline that acts the spine. This motif around which the guitars, vocals and drums all centre give this song a sound that is distinct and instantly iconic. While I can gush forever about the bass the other elements of this song are not to be slept on either. The vocals are fiery and the soundscape is dizzyingly massive. The Brass Bambees are the band to keep your eye on and whose music needs to be on your playlists!
Vlad in Tears - Hope
Potent and unforgettable “Hope” by Vlad in Tears is a song that will cater to the musical palette of anyone who appreciates the hardest of rock music. Vlad has a sound that will lay hooks in your mind and will keep you coming back with its technical mastery and its awestriking size. The guitars on this song are massive and their tone is crunchy and absolutely delectable. Underpinning this whole track is a six-note melody on the synths that is simple in its construction but instantly identifiable. This song has all the markings of one that is crafted by talents who are just getting started, so check it out and watch out for Vlad in Tears!
Bad Ass Beauty - TypeCast
While “TypeCast” by Bad Ass Beauty has a sound that is quintessentially hard rock, her R&B roots have their fingerprints all over this song's soundscape. This track is genre-defying and can comfortably be characterised as a melodic metal mastercraft from a potent artist who is looking to make a statement. The guitar leads and solos are electrifying and will melt your face off and the drums chug along like a machine gun with their double bass fills. This song is bold and immense in the highs it reaches. So do yourself a favour and add “TypeCast” to your playlists today!
Shooting Galleries - Swan Song
Shooting Galleries have crafted a song that is slow and gorgeous with their latest release “Swan Song”. The vocals are tender and vulnerable and the clean guitars are transcendent with their virtuoso riffs. The song switches gear and goes into a pure explosion of rock power around the midway point, with thundering riffs and an airtight production that is a pure eargasm. Everything about this song screams poise, perfection and finesse. Shooting Galleries are a band that is criminally underrated and who knows what they are doing with their music. So do yourself a favour and go check them out!
Chandra - Pretty
Chandra has crafted an uplifting and inspirational song with their latest release “Pretty”. Embedded in the eclectic riffs and the classic upbeat soft rock sound of the turn of the millennium this song carries a message about defying social expectations of beauty. Chandra sings about how defining what “being pretty” means should be an individual choice and about the insecurities imposed upon us by societal expectations. This is a message most of us will find easy to resonate with and will be moved by the musicianship on this track. I loved listening to “Pretty” by Chandra and so will you!
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