In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, our ears are treated to Dream Pony, The Project, and more!
Dream Pony - “Synthetic Love”
Dream Pony: NYC's shape-shifting, genre-bending Neo Glam band—fearless, irregular, and limitless, their music offers a cinematic journey into the poetic essence of everyday life. On their latest single, “Synthetic Love”, they bring a gentle swig of uptempo pop rock to the table, filled with harmonies that make the sound well-rounded, while the drumming brings a lot of character to the song. The sound design as a whole is tasteful and gentle in its outlook, with a solid mix to top things off. Check out the track here!
The Project - “no hard feelings”
James Davis, renowned from the Cali-rock scene's Shameless, leads The Project, blending pop and metal influences. On their latest single, “no hard feelings”, they bring an anthemic, enthused rock sound that has you bopping and head banging from the very start, through to the very end— with its guitars and bold, confident vocals, there is energy, drive and panache to the production that yields it the kind of sound that would get stuck in your head for rewinds to come; couple this with the well-written choruses with a bit of a country rock twang, and you’re left wondering what next— check out the track here!
Nosonic - “Encore et encore”
Nosonic is a French Indie Pop band gearing up for a new album with the addition of vocalist Amalia, promising a blend of French and Irish influences. Formed of this new roster is their latest single, “Encore et encore”— a downtempo electronic pop rock number that brings the touch of electronic music production with orchestral elements like the high-up icy pianos, and the winding, gentle vocal passages that make up the verses and the hooks— all in all, a very well produced track that is sure to bring a smile to your face. Check out the track here!
Erik Hansen - “Forever Dream”
Get ready to be swept away by the raw talent and boundless passion of Erik Hansen as he makes his solo debut with the electrifying EP, Seasons of the Wind— coming off it is the single, “Forever Dream”; a melancholic, emotive rock ballad that pulses to the heartbeat of the listener; with a compelling story in the lyrics, and the ensemble to match the mood. Erik’s raw, centred vocals are an easy standout with their style and emotional drive, as he takes us on a journey through energy, introspection and messages that leave a deep impact— check out the track here!
Youth Killed It - “Up All Night”
Norwich's Youth Killed It defy stereotypes with their infectious blend of indie rock and rap fusion, captivating audiences with their energetic live shows and punchy tracks that resonate far beyond traditional genres. On their latest single, “Up All Night”, they bring an infectious energy that filters straight from their rep on stage, with drumming that maintains a slick pace, and the energy remains at 11 on 10 from start to finish. Round this out with a tight, balanced mix and master, and you have a product that is an engaging listen all through. Check out the track here!
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