In LITM Rock Picks this week, we bring stirring compositions, each a unique and vibrant world of song and story, that will captivate your senses and reach for your soul with its immersive and emotional soundscapes, from artists The Rocket Summer, The New Nostalgia, Clash Valian, Greg Bounce, and Gethyn Jones.
The Rocket Summer - Don’t Be Yourself
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Bryce Avary, the brains behind musical project, The Rocket Summer is a rising sensation, crafting heartfelt, rousing soundscapes that combine relatable lyricism and immersive instrumentation. In Don’t Be Yourself, a sonic world driven by acoustic warmth and airy percussion comes alive and is made sentient through an evocative and emphatic vocal performance by Bryce Avary. The open, emotive guitar strums, backed by the pulsing current of drums takes the music to soaring heights and gentle lows, captained by bold, powerful singing. The lyrics reach for your heart with its honest, real themes on human identity and navigating the human experience. The music starts off like a gentle drizzle that grows into a heavy downpour, consuming you in its intensity and stunning you with its grandeur. Listen to Don’t Be Yourself by The Rocket Summer here!
The New Nostalgia - COW SONG
The New Nostalgia commands a cacophony of harsh and hyped rock sounds into stellar, sweltering hot soundscapes that exude an attitude of bold expression and unrestrained energy. COW SONG exposes this philosophy of The New Nostalgia, bringing you an explosive and gritty sound that is saturated with thunderous drums, electrifying fuzzy riffs, dark ambiance, and dramatic vocals. There is a menacing, riotous feel to the music, and this injected with a fervent instrumentation only wreaks havoc on your senses, the kind that liberates you and releases pent up emotions. Their lyrics, reflections on society and humanity are given to you with a merciless honesty and authenticity. These two forces of quality combined together give rise to The New Nostalgia’s tracks–potent and power-packed. Listen to COW SONG by The New Nostalgia here!
Clash Valian - Dragon’s Backbone
Clash Valian, the brainchild of Greg Merrell, gives us mesmerizing sonic realms, defined by contemporary ethereal and garage-forged rock songs, a fusion that is rare and exquisite. In Dragon’s Backbone, Clash Valian conjures a whimsical world, populating it with enigmatic melodies, celestial vocals, luminous ambiance, and driving percussion. A steady pulse of airy drumming sets a marching flow to the music, which is accentuated by emotive dual voices, pacing strums, and reflective piano melodies. The music transports you to an imaginative and immersive place, taking over you completely, in its fascinating story. Clash Valian’s abundant creativity and musical prowess allows you to forget your reality and slip away into mystical realms through this soundscape. Listen to Dragon’s Backbone by Clash Valian here!
Greg Bounce - Brain Movies
Lisbon-based artist Greg Bounce brings you an eclectic, experimental soundscape, a potpourri of technicolor eco-indie sounds. In Brain Movies, Greg Bounce wields a musical backdrop that is embellished with a variety of electronic, indie, rock elements. Among these you will find trilling tones, metallic chimes, swirly basslines, addictive beats, lively tunes, and a wide exhibition of vocal textures, each emoting and expressing its own rendition of melodies. The design, intricate and intriguing, will take your senses on a joyride, indulging you to catchy verses, irresistible grooves, and prismatic sounds. Greg Bounce’s idiosyncratic musical creativity, innovative urges, and instrumental skills glow radiantly in Brain Movies’ soundscape, elevating his style to new heights. Listen to Brain Movies by Greg Bounce here!
Gethyn Jones - Fatal Equation
Gethyn Jones has released a riveting and soul-stirring album, a musical tale titled Fatal Equation, a magnetic project that combines the songwriting, visual, and storytelling prowess of the UK-based artist. Fatal Equation, the lead song, is a captivating tale of a tumultuous romance, a passionate yet fateful love story between the characters Ali Kurmi and Laura O'Brien, presented to us through an immersive, emotive, and engaging soundscape. A cinematic musical backdrop with soaring strings, radiant keys and driving drums sets a sentimental and spirited mood, heightened by Erin Newman’s powerful vocal performance. It is an emotional and evocative experience, with every note the music pulls you deeper and deeper into the lyrical story, consuming you in the nuances of the tale. An unforgettable soundtrack that will reach for your heart with its aural and emotional depth. Listen to Fatal Equation by Gethyn Jones here!
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