In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we curate a mix of artists like Nighties and more!
Nighties - “tired (invisible)”
Nighties, the artist moniker of singer and songwriter Justin Morris Acee, presents a therapeutic, relaxing listen in his sound — often going beyond the fixations of genres, he blends indie pop, synth rock, and mainstream pop sounds to present a relaxing listening experience to soothe the soul —and on his latest single, “tired (invisible)”, he brings a happy-go-lucky sound with the clean electric guitars, his clean and beautiful vocal performance, and tops it off with the swathes of reverbs and a precise drumming performance. All in all, a winner of a listen! Check out the track here:
Mad Man’s Spirit - “Pit Bull”
Mad Man’s Spirit is a rock band that’s making waves for their aggressive, peppy rock sound that takes a page out of the rock and roll playbook, blending it with a sound of their own to present a compelling roster of music. On their debut album, they present “Pit Bull”, the electric title track to the album. Retaining high energy throughout, there’s flair and a rush of energy that bleeds from every corner of this song, keeping you on your toes from start to end. Couple with this the great mix and production, and this track is sure to keep you engaged this week — check out the track here!
First Umpire - “I’ll Wait”
First Umpire, the artist moniker of producer and lyricist Peter Cheiban, brings a refreshing, engaging sound that can be best described as a blend of rock and alternative grunge music — and on their latest single, “I’ll Wait”, they bring their talents with the electric guitars and the clockwork drumming, throwing them together with the immersive, powerful vocal performance, all sprinkled with the perfect amounts of atmosphere, with the reverbs and the wide, expansive mix. While this track shines with its melodic variety, there’s also much to appreciate the candour and the power in the mix — and makes for a solidly rounded listen. Take a listen to the track here!
Mikhail Daken - “Fable”
An experimental synth rock artist with a flair for pushing the genre envelope with his music, Mikhail Daken presents a vastly immersive, engaging sound in his music — and on his latest single, “Fable”, he indeed transports the listener to a realm another altogether, with a deep, rumbling bass holding the track together, while the synths and percussion build steady energy in the background. Controlled chaos is how I’d christen it, all to a satisfying resolution in the choruses with the thundering orchestral percussion presenting quite the treat to listen to, from beginning to end. Take a listen to the track here!
Shifty Peaks - “Coast To Coast”
An indie rock band based out of Adelaide in Australia, Shifty Peaks presents a feel-good, back to roots sound, charming with their soulful vocal performances, playful themes, and masterful execution on their latest track, “Coast To Coast” — a perfect highway driving song, this song scores high marks for its delightfully golden energy, and the clean instrumentation in the verses that create a sense of excitement, and warmth. The lyrical themes are dreamy and bring a smile to the eye of the listener, as they wrap things up with a solid production and mix. Check out the track here!
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