This edition of LITM Rock Picks presents unique, bold, and captivating tracks from artists The Planet Hour, Beach Vulture, N.A.S.H., Raphael Davison, and Lemon Power.
The Planet Hour - Gutpunch!
The Planet Hour, a Scotland-based band, brings you a sound that is impossible to ignore in the latest release, titled Gutpunch! The band presents a raw, gritty, and electrifying ambiance in this soundscape– a bold and rewarding shift from their acoustic roots to a more indie rock-forward sound. The song is teeming with vibrant, distortion-soaked guitar riffs and pounding drum rhythms, while the singer’s ear-catching, emotive and raw vocals further catalyse the intensity of emotion and energy in the sound and story. You get to experience an affecting narrative on enduring and overcoming personal struggles which is brilliantly juxtaposed with the lightness and exuberance of the instrumentation. This profound and uplifting design of the music ensures that the song sticks with you. Listen here!
Beach Vultures - Pocket
Matt and Alan, the musical duo behind Beach Vultures, showcase the sonic wonder of their long-standing creative synergies in each soundscape, laden with garage rock atmospheres, heartfelt melodic tunes, and affecting lyricism. In their single, Pocket, you get to taste the DIY spirit of their music—the soundscape, helmed by thunderous drums, gritty riffs, and shrill solos—infusing heavy and rough textures of instrumentation with palpable, raw emotions. The singer’s hazy, tender vocals tower above the weighty musical backdrop; like clouds heavy with rain, the vocal melodies are heavy with feeling, adding another layer of depth and resonance to the music. Pocket has a distinct and daring musical landscape, taking garage rock to newer, rousing directions. Listen here!
N.A.S.H. - LongArms
It is impossible to resist the heart-racing, foot-stomping, head-banging energy of N.A.S.H.'s soundscapes, so you might as well give in and experience the exhilarating music for yourself. The compelling single, LongArms brings just the fiery atmosphere needed to jolt you out of your seat. From the get-go, the song arrests your attention. The raucous, charismatic vocals open the track to an explosive start, followed by the rumbling pounds of the drumming. The distortion-heavy, incandescent guitar riffs light up the sound with addictive hooks and the booming bass lines thrum aloud. The solo, slick and searing, is the cherry on top of the masterful instrumentation and commanding vocal performance, showcasing just how much skill and ingenuity N.A.S.H. have in store, alongside their ability to unleash an endless influx of energy and emotion in their soundscapes. Listen here!
Raphael Davison - Time Takes Time
Raphael Davison comes from a special generation of artists, those emerging from the Greenwich Village music scene in the late 1980s, and in his soundscapes you experience a power-pop-rock vitality that feels timeless and abundant. The striking single, Time Takes Time, is simply beautiful, profound, and thought-provoking exploration of the concept of time, its relentless march, and the way it shapes our life experience. The soundscape flourishes with radiant, rich guitar riffs that evoke a state of reflection. The drums anchor the music to a fleeting, galloping rhythm that carries you in its lively momentum. The singer’s mature, mellifluous voice delivers catchy, emotive melodies that illuminate the sound with meaning and stirring sincerity. Time Takes Time is memorable and moving. Listen here!
Lemon Power - I’m an Animal
Lemon Power, led by Sere, a skilled singer and multi-instrumentalist, are steadily rising to fame in London’s indie rock scene, for their radiant, cinematic, and captivating tracks. There is the classic raw, gritty textures of indie rock but Lemon Power spruces it up with atmospheric, emotionally-charged infusions to create something truly modern, refreshing, and unique. The single I’m an Animal instantly draws you in with the prismatic guitar riffs that radiate energy, excitement, and passion. The dynamic, driving drum rhythms stitch an irresistible groove to the sound that gets you moving in no time. The slinky bass lines, the luminous motifs, the sharp bells, are just a few of the amusing textures you’ll encounter, leaving you with a feeling of anticipation and thrill throughout the music. And the vocals, bursting with life and style, take the song to new heights. Listen here!
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