In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we curate a mix of artists like Infinitefreefall and more!
Infinitefreefall - “You Ask A Lot Of Questions”
Infinitefreefall is an experimental pop project from Charleston, SC, led by Maxton Stenstrom, blending genres like shoegaze, krautrock, and psychedelic rock with hook-driven songwriting — and on their latest single, “You Ask A Lot Of Questions”, they infuse their signature high-energy sound with elements of punk rock to present a bold, confident sound through the speakers as they effortlessly turn the energy up high right as they announce themselves; and as the song progresses, the way the track comes together is quite remarkable — the radio-like gritty vocals making for extra texture, brightening up the flair of the track even further. The hammered guitar lines make for a chug in the track that’s delicious to listen to — and all in all, this track is a winner! Take a listen to the track here:
Blue Orchid Reaction - “Tiny House”
Blue Orchid Reaction captivates listeners with their transcendent melodies and profound lyrics, blending alt-rock and power pop, and on their newest single, “Tiny House”, they bring a sound that’s beautiful, taking pages out of hard rock, jazz and blues rock, and skilfully blending them all together for a sound that has power, drive, and is dynamic from beginning to end. The vocals are soulful and melodious, while the middle sections of the track break into hard rock with a screaming guitar solo, while the energy steadily climbs to a crescendo — overall, a very rewarding listen indeed! Take a listen to the track here:
Honeyvolt - “Break Me Down”
Honeyvolt is an electrifying indie rock band from Atlanta, blending classic rock guitar with modern energy, fronted by songwriter-guitarist Alan James Ponce, and known for their raw, infectious sound — and on their newest single, “Break Me Down”, they present an infectious hard rock sound that’s replete with ringing guitars, elaborate ensembles and layered writing. The guitars, basses and precise drumming play perfect support to the vocals as they all come together quite nicely in the end — and the guitars chip in to infuse more energy with their witty solo sections in the middle of the song; all in all, a winner! Take a listen to the track here!
Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friend - “Happy People Won’t Hear”
Emerging from Swedish band Redmoon, Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friend blends americana with eclectic influences, releasing a string of singles and albums since 2020, and riding high on their successes, they present their latest single, “Happy People Won’t Listen” — a=infused with the delight of country rock and Americana, this track is upbeat and tells its story rather well — the clean guitars and vocal harmonies making for quite the rewarding listen from beginning to end. The drumming keeps things jovial and uptempo, with the production working seamlessly with the vocals and the mix to bring this song full circle. Take a listen to the track here!
Clyde - “The Traveler”
Clyde is a genre-defying rock band from Indiana and Kentucky, known for their unique blend of influences and emotionally charged songwriting — and on their latest single, “The Traveler”, they present a sweet, engaging tune; from the gentle sectioning of the track to the swells and ebbs of energy throughout the track, there’s much to appreciate about the way this track comes together. The clean electric guitars have just that bit of crunch to make them warm and welcoming, while the acoustics in the background support the raw, heartfelt vocals beautifully. The mix is tight and wide, with every instrument fitting into the mix like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle — all in all, a winner of a track! Take a listen to the track here:
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