In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we feature addictive soundscapes from artists Cigarettes for Breakfast, Bosola, Mindless Crowd, Svynx, and Perry Ripley.
Cigarettes for Breakfast - Seeing Stars
Matt Whiteford and his band of ever-changing musicians and collaborators, under the musical project called Cigarettes for Breakfast, cook up soundscapes that revive the fuzzy electrifying energy and raw emotionality of shoegaze/dream pop styles, reminiscent of music from greats such as my bloody valentine and Slowdive. Seeing Stars is the latest single from their upcoming album, Slow Motion. A speeding cascade of drums opens the song to a high-octane start. Jangly wails of guitars, distortion-soaked riffs, and washed out vocals create a lush, dreamy, impassioned musical backdrop. Seeing Stars serves a vibrant, effervescent dose of shoegaze textures and tones, and it is absolutely delectable. Listen to Seeing Stars here!
Bosola - vanilla beige
Five piece alt rock band Bosola bring fresh, infectious, and uninhibited energy in their soundscapes. Their latest release, vanilla beige is an absolute sonic riot. Jangly guitar motifs clash with gravelly riffs while pounding drums anchor the sound to a foot-stomping rhythm. The singer unleashes a defiant, rebellious, and impassioned vocal performance that elevates the mood all the more. Its jangle pop, its punk, its audacious americana, its indie rock, and it also is a wispy psychedelia. The genre-fusing, exhilarating sound is a signature feel of Bosola, and it will make you come back for more. Listen to vanilla beige by Bosola here!
Mindless Crowd - Dreamscape
Switzerland-based indie rock band Mindless Crowd channel the luminous glow and vividity of 70s rock and psychedelia sounds with modern pop rock sensibilities in their soundscapes. Their latest release, Dreamscape (from the Wanderlust album), is not just a song but a profound, inward journey towards introspection, self-realization, and revelation. As heavy as that sounds, the music transmutes this lyrical depth into a light, lively, and refreshing experience. Radiant riffs, sharp melodies, swirling solos soaked in reverb evoke a timeless feel and illuminate the music with color and excitement. The fast tempo drums flow with an urgency, pulling you in its current and infectious beat. The vocals create an air of enigma and surreality to the sound. Dreamscape is alluring and revelatory. Listen here!
Svynx - Art Won’t Save Me Now
Rock music duo Svynx summon a mighty and thrilling rock weather in their musical landscapes. Art Won’t Save Me Now bursts with energy and passion. The soundscape is laden with arresting, high-octane riffs thrumming, undulating, and swelling with melody and grit. The drums come alive with dynamic, ever-evolving, and intricate rhythms, rolling through the music with a racing immediacy. The emphatic, fervent vocals teem with angst, passion, and boldness, catalyzing the heat and energy of the song. Art Won’t Save Me Now is commanding and catchy, with a soundscape that speaks to the immense talent and impressive sonic authenticity of the artists. Listen here!
Perry Ripley - Song For You
UK-based singer-songwriter Perry Ripley captivates with his charming vocals, resonant melodies, and reflective lyrics. The latest release, Song For You, plays into the artist’s signature sonic direction driven by moody and raw emotionality. The electronica infusions create a sense of depth and immersion while the velvety radiance of the vocals pulls you into the soundscape. The stomping rhythm with richly-textured drum and percussion layers adds a sharp dynamism to the music, complementing the plush, rippling, reverberating richness of the varying guitar melodies. The singer’s voice sits at the heart of the music, giving it an emotive character with sincere, commanding melodies. Song For You is artfully ornate and emotionally-charged. Listen to the song here!
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