In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we bring the best of The Hinterland, Sanford, and more!
The Hinterland - “Bullet Proof”
London-based 'The Hinterland,' led by brothers Dominic and Oliver Bailey alongside Argentinian drummer Cristian Mansilla, present their latest single, “Bullet Proof” — leveraging the emotive depth of pianos, the merry charm of electric guitars and string sections to present a performance that makes light work of leaving great emotional impact. The vocals with their rich harmonies and the brilliant singing, add dimensionality to the song, while the percussion experiments around the four to bring variety and uniqueness to the song. With a tight, well balanced mix and master, this track is a great listen — check out the track here!
Sanford: - “Wait and See”
With an engaging synth-laden sound, Sanford takes an eclectic approach to singing, songwriting and production — apparent readily on their latest single, “Wait and See”. With soft ,gentle singing soundtracked by the snaimte, lively guitars in the background, there is much to appreciate about the sound design on this track, which retains interest and plays games with the listener as they scurry to find out what’s next, before it actually happens; and with the atmospheric, ambient elements, there’s little in the way of criticism for this track, shining with tasteful execution in its entirety— take a listen to it here!
Ginny Luke - “Devil At My Heels”
Ginny Luke, a dynamic and virtuosic Los Angeles-based performer originally from Iowa, is renowned for her gripping vocals and world-class musicianship on electric violin, voice, and piano. Having shared the stage and studio with music legends like Britney Spears, Foo Fighters, Stevie Wonder, and many more, she brings us her latest single, “Devil At My Heels” — an electric, absolutely infectious performance from the get go with its catchy rhythms, sky-high, energetic singing, and locked-in, precise drumming that convey a sense of masterful purpose throughout the track. All in all, this track makes for a bombshell of a listen — and demands to be on your speakers. Check it out here!
Greg Hoy and The Boys - “Holy Mother of God”
Oakland-based plug-and-play rock artist Greg Hoy has successfully rejuvenated himself, and in collaboration with longtime comrades christened “The Boys”, present their latest single, “Holy Mother of God”. Filled with warm country rock warm guitars making up the rhythm ensemble along with uptempo, energetic drumming that does not shy away from the cowbell, there’s much to appreciate about the vocals that sit atop this mix — as their polish and finesse do leaps and bounds to elevate the listening experience for even the most discerning. Couple all of this with a tight, warm mix and master, and you’d miss out unless you take a listen to the track here!
The Farewell State - “Fragments of Film”
With a sound that can be characterised as playful, fun art rock with tinges of country rock and rock-and-roll, rock project The Farewell State come out with their latest single, “Fragments of Film” — a single that sees itself done to charming, saturated guitars, with riffage and rhythm that sounds straight out of a 1980s time capsule; all while retaining their true originality and their infectious, energetic sound throughout the runtime of the track. The vocal performance is also worthy of your attention around here, with its harmonies and overall great energy. A true class act, this one! Take a listen to the track here:
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