LITM Rock Picks are a delicious cocktail of releases from Water Street and more!
Water Street - “Decaf Daydream”
Inspired by the northwest hills of NJ in the shadow of the Appalachian Ridge, Water Street crafts a unique Pop/Americana/Roots sound, blending soulful acoustic melodies with rugged rock and roll, a driving rhythm section, and hints of funk on their latest single, “Decaf Daydream” — a soft, easygoing number that causes just as much comfort as it does excitement to the listener with its gentle, sweeping melodic passages with the acoustic guitars as well as the beautiful vocal delivery. The production is a delightfully simple affair but manages to retain punch throughout, making for a nice, calm, uplifting listen. Take a listen to the track here!
One Flew Over - “Last Man Standing”
Formed in 2019, One Flew Over, composed of Irene Ni Chuinn and Martin Quinn, creates a powerful sound with strong melodies and weighty arrangements, drawing influences from Rock, classic RnB, and Soul — and on their latest single, “Last Man Standing”, they create lightning in a bottle from start to finish wit their punchy drums, weighty delivery and driving vocals. The energy of the song quickly reaches the zenith early on in the track, staying there still the very end — and we’re here to bop our heads along to the infectious energy this track brings. Take a listen to the track here!
Repeat - “Rat Race”
Repeat is a stoner/punk trio from Sweden known for their intense sound and repetitive riffs. Their debut single "Repeat" creates an electrifying, insanely high-tempo punk rock delivery filled with energetic drumming ,angry guitar riffs, and unconventional song structure and endless switches that keep the interest factor sky high on this track from start to finish. With their raw, powerful punk rock energy, they manage to create the kind of listening experience that keeps the listener on their toes from start to finish. Unrelenting in its energy and driven in its vision, this track is sure to turn some heads — and for all the right reasons! Take a listen to the track here:
Cosmoliner - “New Frontier”
With an ethereal, dreamy and spacey sound that draws from elements of soul, jazz, funk and RnB, indie rock outfit, the Cosmoliners, bring us their latest single, “New Frontier”; a soft pop rock ballad with excellent animation in the basses, soulful vocal performances and harmonies to match, and an execution that feels well-thought over and meticulously done. There’s much to appreciate about the minimalistic yet elegant production effort that serves as the perfect accompaniment to the uptempo, energetic vocals, and the mix is tight, delivering maximum impact — making for a rather entertaining listen through and through! Take a listen to the track here:
The Pulltops - “Waiting Here”
The Pulltops, a Milwaukee-based duo consisting of drummer Mark Pierret and guitarist Tom Crowell, deliver a hooky mix of Alternative Rock, Power Pop, and some good old fashioned classic rock. Brough together by their mutual love for expansive record collections, the duo present their latest single, “Waiting Here”, that from the first second, charms with its spacey synth-heavy sound that finds the perfect balance with classic rock elements like the drumming and the vocal performance. The overall execution of the track perfectly rides the balance between the old and the new, and it does so in style. Take a listen to the track here!
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