In this edition of LITM Rock Picks explore a range of rock genres–alt rock, indie rock, psychedelic rock—and experience artistic brilliance with Superdays, Shakals, VELOUR FOG, My Giddy Aunt, and The Shrubs.
Superdays - Promises
Superdays, an indie band hailing from Southeast London are here to whisk you away into their punchy guitar and keyboard driven aural realms. In Promises, the Superdays craft a melancholy-soaked kaleidoscopic sound, a pop infused alt rock blend, one that pulls you in with a magnetic and gritty instrumentation and passionate vocal performance. Reverb rich guitar melodies, warm keys, and emotive vocals define the sound. The rhythm gallops across the soundscape with breezy drums and heavy basslines. The candor in the singer's voice and the raw delivery of melodies add an electric appeal to the music. If you’re a fan of Arctic Monkeys, Børns, or Radiohead, then Superdays should be on your playlist too. Listen to Promises by Superdays here!
Shakals - Moonshot
Shakals bring a unique perspective in their music, a captivating fusion of luminous atmospheres, indie rock energy, and ominous electronica undertones. Moonshot captures this aesthetic perfectly. The music opens with a pensive yet radiant melody accompanied by the singer’s commanding vocals. As you go further into the music, newer textures emerge, heavy synth spreads, bright undulating tunes, thumping beats, and celestial melodies. A dark, majestic feel permeates the sound inducing awe and a frisson of wonder in the listener. Shakals create a deeply imaginative and unique sound, one that reflects their genre-bending exploration and understanding of music. Listen to Moonshot by Shakals here!
VELOUR FOG - Glue
VELOUR FOG are not here to follow but to lead with their songs’ distinct and driving rock appeal. The four piece, British rock band’s latest single Glue has a raw, raucous energy that is injected into you through sweltering hot riffs, sharp textures, and thunderous drums. The harsh and hyped vocals glues your attention to the music, conquering the soaring highs and steep lows with passion and conviction. The sounds have a potent rock effect, and will get you head banging and playing air guitars in no time. VELOUR FOG do not hold back when it comes to the prowess or fervency they unleash in Glue, so get ready to experience a thrilling sound. Listen to Glue by VELOUR FOG here!
My Giddy Aunt - Bugs
Indie-rock trio My Giddy Aunt wields the might of witty lyricism and eclectic musicality to forge imaginative, vibrant, and intriguing soundscapes. Bugs feels like a sonic joyride with exciting highs, unexpected turns, and tasteful drops. Colorful hues of melody appear through the guitar strums, pulsing riffs, and warm basslines. The drums anchor the music to an ever-evolving rhythm, racing at times, galloping other times, cascading rolls, and more thrilling displays. At the heart of this vivid sonic picture is the singer’s powerful voice, scaling towering melodies and securing tender utterances all in one riveting performance. The lyrics, full of metaphor, humor, and meaning, brings an unforgettable charm to the music. My Giddy Aunt wins over your heart with this track. Listen to Bugs by My Giddy Aunt here!
The Shrubs - Can’t Last Forever
Psychedelic rock group, The Shrubs lull you into a reverie in their latest track Can’t Last Forever. Dreamy harmonies spread across a vast expanse of synth and guitar blooms pull you into the music with an inescapable hold. The song’s rhythmic pulse, breezy gentle drumming and hazy vocal expressions hypnotize, taking you into a radiant, otherworldly place that you want to dissolve into. There’s wonder, comfort, newness, and a familiarity in their soundscape, one you can find scattered all over the soundscape, be it in the trilling melodies, ambient synths, celestial chorals, or the blurry vocals. What you look for, their music materializes for you. The immersive boundlessness that The Shrubs conjure in their musical worlds is deeply amusing and awe-inspiring. Listen to Can’t Last Forever by The Shrubs here!
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