In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we bring you the newest from LLEow, The Good Neighbours and more!
The Good Neighbours - “Moonlight Shoreside”
A collective of buddies making indie pop music out of Buffalo, New York, The Good Neighbours bring an uptempo, funky sound to their audience with their releases— the latest of which is “Moonlight Shoreside”. The song sees a display of clean electric guitars that play excellently with the funky, well-articulated basses while the synth pads in the background lend a little bit of electronics to the sound. The steel pans also chip in with melodies and counter-melodies throughout the song, making for a diverse, tasteful listen that is sure to get the attention of the listener. Check out the track here!
LLEow - “Sacrifice (Radio Edit)”
LLEow brings a cocktail of sound that could be described as a blend of 90s alternative, 80s punk, and electropop, weaving powerful lyrics into infectious hooks; and on their latest single, “Sacrifice (Radio Edit)”, they do not disappoint; with the mellow, melancholic atmosphere that the lyrics and vocal delivery creates, the guitars ring with their chords out and loud, while the drums expertly control the energy of the track, lending it a polished, complete sound that is a pleasure to listen to. Take a listen to the track here!
MatAre - “Perfect Constant”
Crafting an alternative Americana sound infused with emotive passion and top-tier lyricism, MatAre come with a lineage of good tracks and acts— blending saxophone, guitar, bass, and keyboard; and on their latest single, “Perfect Constant”, they bring a relaxed, happy sound to the fore with the simple guitar lines that burrow themselves into your head, and with the laid-back, happy lyrics that are irresistibly hard to not sing along to. The mix is delightfully warm, filling your ears with the low rumble of the basses and the guitars, while the vocals shine on top; take a listen here!
jointheinternet - “Nothing More To Lose”
Jointheinternet: Santa Barbara's avant-garde DIY punk pop pioneers, blending irreverent punk ethos with dreamlike playfulness, bring us their craft on their latest track, “Nothing More To Lose”— an embodiment of punk pop songwriting that plays seamlessly with the uptempo guitars and the synths in the mix— the vocals are a class act, with their endless little harmonies that soon become endearing and an easy ear worm; and put this with a wide, expansive mix that retains power and balance throughout, and you have a song that is a delight to listen to. Check the track out here!
Scared of Sharks - “2nd Jingle Idea”
Born in Mogareeka, and honed in Wollongong, “Scared of Sharks”, the punk rock'n'roll outfit, spearheaded by Taylor Shwifty and Jack Malolakis, emerged from the Cobargo folk festival in 2016. With a brand-new sound in 2024, their latest single, “2nd Jingle Idea” is an electric infusion of loud, in-your-face vocals and groovy rhythms. While the drums take on a very alt-rock fashion, the rest of the ensemble keeps up effortlessly, especially the guitars, that retain their pop punk rock-and-roll flavour rather elegantly. Check out the track here:
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