This edition of LITM Rock Picks navigates love, fantasy, dystopia, and more in its absorbing soundscapes from artists Chris Thomas & The Merrymakers, Eddie King, Kenneith Perrin, Howling Hawk, and Winchester 7 & the Runners.
Chris Thomas & The Merrymakers - FromTheTop 2.0
Chris Thomas & The Merrymakers, a one-man powerhouse musical project, brings an addictive, raw, and exhilarating new track called, FromTheTop 2.0. Instantly, the rough-hewn, DIY charm of the soundscape stands out. The dual drum kits bring a refreshing dynamism and texture to the sound, elevating the reverberating thrum of weighty acoustic notes and gritty riffs. The shuffling, intricate percussion anchors the music to a lively, groovy rhythm that demands you to move and sing along. The singer’s carefree, debonair vocals punctuates the music with catchy, adrenaline-injecting melodies, bringing the lyrics alive. Chronicling the rise, ruin, and resilience one may experience in life, this song takes you through a heart-racing, riveting sonic journey. Listen here!
Eddie King - Sugar Oz
Pioneering a new era of blues rock spruced up with indie and alternative influences, Eddie King brings an absorbing sound. Sugar Oz, the latest release, transports you to an eerie and exciting sonic world full of foreboding, fantastical imagery and electrifying melodies. The soundscape opens with a spiraling melodic vortex with ghostly whispers, whooshing winds, and ominous cackling, as though you’re falling through a hole into another magical realm. The music then welcomes you with energetic rhythms, impassioned riffs, and emotive vocals, all wrapped in an otherworldly, gauzy, raw vividity, much like the dreams that refuse to fade away upon waking. The song is as enchanting as it is haunting, the tale gripping you with a romance that blurs the line between madness and magic. Listen here!
Kenneith Perrin - Mad Love - Radio Edit
Kenneith Perrin’s captivating, soulful single, Mad Love - Radio Edit will inject your veins with love, passion, and wonder. The singer’s arresting vocal performance is at the heart of the sound, which equally displays goosebumps-inducing melodic excellence and evocative emotions. Navigating intricate runs, passionate highs, and tender lows with a rare charisma and ease, his plush, velvety voice wraps around your senses. The instrumentation is a charmer too, with uplifting, groovy drum rhythms and warm, bright riffs. Layers of moving, complex harmonies converge alongside rich, interlacing instrumental textures in a mesmeric show of song and tale. It is impossible not to be conquered by the skill and enthusiasm in the song, so let it take over you and fill you with love and elation. Listen here!
Howling Hawk - Napoleon Road
London-based four-piece rock outfit Howling Hawk brings a nostalgic rock blend embedded with just enough classic touches and elevated with unique, modern takes. The single, Napoleon Road, tells a riveting story of a night out full of strange, humorous, and adventurous twists and turns, keeping you hooked to the song. Add a radiant and rich soundscape to the mix, and you’ve got a track that refuses to leave your mind. Luxurious, luminous riffs soaked in distortion drive the music, fueled by an upbeat, layered drum rhythm. The sincere, expressive vocal performance heightens the emotion and energy; the personal and animated narration makes you feel as if the story is unfolding right in front of you. The guitars saturate the musical atmosphere with abundance and light, that you can’t help but be consumed by the pure energy. Listen here!
Winchester 7 & the Runners - Sell the Apocalypse
Winchester 7 & the Runners, an Atlanta-based band, look apocalypse in the eye and revel in the absurdity of a dying world in the single, Sell the Apocalypse, from their new EP, The Waking Giant. With strikingly vivid and eerily dystopian AI-generated visuals, the music video takes you on an exhilarating and existential journey through a future on the brink of oblivion, hauntingly similar to ours. The soundscape explodes with invigorating rock energy featuring vibrant, distortion-rich guitar riffs, searing solos, and upbeat drumming. The distinct, baritone voice exudes an effortless swagger and cool nonchalance making you forget the doom and gloom. Instead the music makes you swell with energy and thrill, imbuing a carefree joy that feels like laughing in the face of adversity. Sell the Apocalypse will stick to your ears and mind with its fantastic imagery and enlivening sounds. Listen here!
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