In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we bring riveting releases from artists Edie Yvonne, Talk In Code, Mark Howard, Bottomless Brunch, and SAMSARA.
Edie Yvonne - 15 (When I Leave)
We’re no strangers to the musical prowess of Edie Yvonne, a teenage singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. Her ability to explore and navigate the highs and lows of adolescence through deeply introspective, eloquent lyricism in gripping soundscapes, is impressive. After a series of hits, her latest track 15 (When I Leave) delves into the concept of identity, belonging, and changes. Evolving into a more punk, alternative sound, her music shifts into a punk rock pop aesthetic. Overdriven guitars, thunderous drums, and soaring solos form a heavy and high-octane musical backdrop. The driving distortion spills onto the vocals too, giving it a harsh and hyped feel, a quality intended to highlight feelings of angst, frustration, and unrest that the lyrics illustrate. 15 (When I Leave) shows just how much Edie Yvonne has in store for listeners, this one gives off major Avril Lavigne energy. Listen to 15 (When I Leave) by Edie Yvonne here!
Talk In Code - All In
Talk In Code’s soundscapes offer a cathartic release, one where music takes over your spirit and takes any shape you want it to take. Blending indie pop, alternative, rock, and many more influences into captivating, rousing compositions, Talk In Code blur the boundaries of genres and focus on crafting melodies that move your soul. All In, their latest release is a high-octane, spirited song that features vibrant, glowing tunes and a heart-racing beat. The warm, radiant guitars soaked in reverb, the fast-paced drumming, the 80’s disco synth melodies, and bright chords induce a feeling of euphoria and excitement. The singer’s voice, powerful and melodic, punctuates the music with passionate and animated words. The electrifying solos are a tasteful addition that elevates the appeal of the sound. Reminiscent of The 1975, Coldplay and the like, Talk In Code will enthrall you. Listen to All In By Talk In Code here!
Mark Howard - The Light Behind Us
Experience a potent blend of folk, rock, blues, and alt-country melodies in the power-packed soundscapes of Mark Howard. In the latest release, The Light Behind Us, Mark Howard whips up a sonic storm, one that swirls around you in mysterious, contemplative, and impassioned tones. The music opens on a brooding, softer note with glowing guitar hooks, gently beating drums, and enigmatic vocals. It then grows into a majestic, soaring soundscape with gushes of gritty guitar riffs, mesmeric melodies, and emphatic drums. A story that will keep you on your feet, the lyricism is deeply engrossing and thrilling. The raw, passionate expressions of the singer are brimming with emotions. The mature, earthy voice of the singer adds a unique, unforgettable character to the music. The Light Behind Us will arrest your senses with every note, and every word. Listen to The Light Behind Us by Mark Howard here!
Bottomless Brunch - Rocket Fuel
Prepare to witness a sonic explosion go off in brilliant colors in the latest soundscape of Bottomless Brunch, titled Rocket Fuel. True to the name, this track is a stellar explosion of heavy riffs, pounding drums, and stylishly defiant vocals. From the very first note, you get glued to the sound, and from there on it is a revelrous mayhem of sounds that injects you with potent, high-energy feeling. A deluge of fuzzy guitars, heavy basslines, and strutting vocals drives the sound forward with imposing, infectious energy. The vocals are fiery, at times delivering catchy melodies and other times expressing spoken word bits, both with arresting nonchalance and rebelliousness. This sweltering hot, hyped and heavy symphony of sounds culminates in a blazing crescendo of soaring riffs and thunderous drums, that is just absolutely nuclear. Listen to Rocket Fuel by Bottomless Brunch here!
SAMSARA. - IN TOO DEEP
NYC-based rock band SAMSARA. craft a powerful and potent sound in IN TOO DEEP. The track explores the unending battle within oneself between succumbing to old patterns and rising up to newer frontiers. This heavy and profound theme is sonically presented through a rich, intricate and emotive soundscape that is animated and emphatic. Pulsing, prominent bass notes and up-tempo hard-hitting drums anchor the music to an imposing rhythm. High-octane, ringing guitar riffs and electrifying solos form a lush musical backdrop, rising to intense highs and falling to tender lows, as demanded by the lyrical message. The vocals shape-shift as needed by the music, between impassioned passages and soft moments carrying the listener through the ebb and flow of the sound. SAMSARA. bring a lasting, masterful sound in their compositions, making them an artist to look out for. Listen to IN TOO DEEP by SAMSARA. here!
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