LITM Rock Picks this week features a range of sonic styles and artists who will do everything from transporting you to a tranquil place in your mind to waking you up with their power chords and tones. Check out the music of Otis Shanty, Chasing Shadows, Moose Wrench, BARock and Milk St.!
Otis Shanty - Early Birds
“Early Birds” by Otis Shanty is hazy, moody atmospheric and incredible with the sounds it delivers. Opening on fuzzy guitar tones that quickly transition into gorgeous guitar tones that build a calming ambience this song transports you to the serene tranquility of the dawn effortlessly. The vocals are warm and full of dynamic expression and sing lyrics that are rich with imagery and meaning that allegorize the morning light with the dejected feelings of anticipating a loved one's departure. This song reaches highs that are unmatchable and is pure polished finesse. I highly recommend giving this song a listen and adding it to your playlist today!
Chasing Shadows - Emily
Chasing Showds brings a high energy and groovy track that is heavily inspired by the pop and punk rock movements of the aughts with their latest release “Emily”. This song which is a love letter to a girl unsurprisingly named “Emily” is chock-full of charming lyrics and strong songwriting. The soundscape of this track is largely built on strong guitar riffs and a wide thumping bassline that gives this song strong forward momentum through its playtime. Chasing Shadows has crafted a wonderfully soul-filled piece with this one that stays consistently fun and engaging. So go check this track out today!
Moose Wrench - Not My Name
Moose Wrench has brought us a fun and interesting cover of a song that has been making rounds on social media with their rendition of the Tin Tings' “Not My Name”. While the original had a bright and energetic soundscape driven largely by bright and springy instruments and a marching band drum, Moose Wrench has subbed out the instrumentation for a strong bassline and similarly authoritative drums that preserve the soul and energy of the track they are covering. This twist on the brilliant original has the same sharp edge but has an identity of its own that’s worth the price of entry multiple times over!
BARock - Überwinde jede Mauer
BARock have a potent and driving tone on their latest track “Überwinde jede Mauer” that brings the walls of your house down. This song hits the ground running with its opening immediately firing at supersonic speed with a feeling akin to a hard rock bomb going off. The drums are powerful and the guitars are unrelenting all of which are beautifully complemented by the vocal performance that is full of life and is incredibly fiery. This song also has an anthemic note to its soundscape making it truly one of a kind. I loved listening to this track and so will you so check it out today!
Milk St. - Pixie Cuts and Angel Dust
Milk St. has a sound on their latest track “Pixie Cuts and Angel Dust” that can only be described as country music meets emo punk rock, with its frantic soundscape juxtaposed with its vocal performance that is driven by acoustic guitars. This song is an interesting exploration of sounds that simply works and is incredibly addictive in its tone and quality. The lyrics talk to you about insecurities and tell you a story packaged with screaming tones and hectic lines that simply add to the whirlwind nature of this track's ambience. Milk St. are incredible and their music deserves your love, so go check them out today!
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