In this edition of LITM Rock Picks witness stirring emotion, energy, and exuberance from artists Shaun Lewis, Heavy June, Belonging, Love Ghost, and Twelve Days in June.
Shaun Lewis - Sister Flower
Singer-songwriter Shaun Lewis delves into themes of love, hope, and unity in latest release, Sister Flower. This single is part of the SL EP 3, the third installment in a series of three EP releases, and highlights the emotionally-charged, eloquent lyrical style and guitar-driven sound of Shaun Lewis. There is a raw, gritty feel to the music; driving guitar riffs adorned in distortion thrum alongside a thumping, punchy drum rhythm, forming the high-octane, rich musical backdrop of this track. Slick solos punctuate the sound with dynamic, glowing tunes. The singer’s vocals, impassioned and infectious, injects the music with emotive and emphatic melodies that uplift and invigorate your spirit. Sister Flower is anthemic and addictive. Listen here!
Heavy June - Good For It
Brooklyn, NY based musician Heavy June envelops you in the affecting emotionality and soft sonic aesthetics of his compositions. The latest release, Good For It reaches for your heart with its sound and story; a breezy, nostalgic indie rock soundscape unveils a tale of someone that desires love and connection. In the warm radiance of the acoustics and swinging pace of the percussion there is a sense of passion, yearning, and immediacy to love and be loved. The singer’s heartfelt performance heightens the appeal of the song, as sincere, tender melodies with a catchy cadence glide over the soundscape seamlessly. Good For It has a vibrant, ornate production that is executed impeccably and authentically. Listen here!
Belonging - Here It Comes
Here It Comes, the latest release from UK-based artist Belonging, brings the moody, MIDI strings-driven musical aesthetics of the artist to the limelight. Bright hooks open the song to an upbeat start as pumping beats set a lively groove to the sound. As the song progresses, richer synth textures bloom in vivid hues, intriguing tones, and intricate patterns. The vocals possess a casual excitement and confident expression that instantly enlivens the sound. Delivering off-kilter, catchy tunes with sincerity and passion, the singer makes the music all the more memorable and relatable. Here It Comes has a raw, distinct, and prismatic sound making it a refreshing and unique listening experience. Check out the song here!
Love Ghost - Ski Mask
Love Ghost is back with another gripping release, titled Ski Mask, featuring the talented artist Skold. This is the second single from their upcoming album Love Ghost x Skold. The song explores addiction—the desire, despair, disillusionment, and darkness that comes with it—in introspective, vulnerable, and vivid detail. The goth-industrial rock sound is heavy and gritty, capturing the intensity of the wars waging in the protagonist's inner world. Haunting synths, gravelly riffs, and pounding drums converge into an imposing, bleak, and ominous soundscape. Brimming with emotion, the vocals unleash powerful melodies. Ski Mask is a resonant and rousing exploration of addiction, with a sound that is genuinely affecting and brilliantly executed. Listen here!
Twelve Days in June - Numb
American artist Twelve Days in June brings a glorious, grunge-soaked 90s alt rock sound in the song, Numb. Filled with the despair, rage, and dejection of heartbreak, this track explodes with gritty, dark textures. Opening with a weighty, gaining riff and a pulsing drum beat, the music pulls you in with a magnetic grip. Pounding drum rhythms ring alongside a harsh and heavy wash of ominous guitar chords forming a musical backdrop that is as intense and imposing as a heartbreak. The singer’s vocals, heaving with anger, sorrow, and rumination, engraves stirring melodies into the soundscape, elevating the emotional depth and resonance of the music to new heights. The fervent, raw, and uninhibited instrumentation is formidable and spectacular. Listen here!
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